Lending

In our library you will find books, magazines, films, music, apps and games in German. Our translated titles also offer non-German readers the opportunity to find out about literature, culture, society, politics and current affairs in Germany. We also focus on German as a foreign language.

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Offer of our library

In the library you'll find an up-to-date selection of printed and audiovisual media both in German and English to keep you informed about latest trends and current issues.

We can offer you

German-language books
Translations of German authors into English
Reference works and dictionaries
German weekly newspapers
German specialist journals
Databases
Music CDs and Audio Books
DVDs

Lending service

The library is open to the general public. Reference use of the library and information centre is free of charge. To borrow books and other materials, you need a valid library card. Please contact our office during the opening hours.

Library cards are available for the following fees:
Adults: N$150
Students: N$75

Loan periods:
Books: 3 weeks
Magazines: 1 week

Renewals:
The loan period may be extended, provided that other library users have not reserved the materials.

Library rules and regulations

Library regulations(PDF, 147 KB)

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