Library
Lending
Our Library Services
In the library you'll find an up-to-date selection of printed and audiovisual media - both in German and in English - to keep you informed about current issues and latest trends.Our media collection includes:
- German-language books
- Translations of German authors into English
- Reference works and dictionaries
- African Literature
- Graphic Novels
- German magazines
- Databases
- CDs and Audio Books
- Videos and DVDs
To obtain a library card, simply fill out a membership application form (available at the information desk in the library) and return it with the following documents:
- Valid identification (International passport, Personal ID card, student or school ID card
- 1 passport picture
- personal e-mail address
Adults and students: 2.000 Naira per year
Students of Goethe-Institut: Free
Loan periods:
Books and audiobooks: 4 weeks
DVDs: 2 weeks
Magazines: 4 weeks
Renewals:
The loan period may be extended, provided that other library users have not reserved the materials.
For renewals, please contact:
Library-lagos@goethe.de // Tel: + 234 1 454 9515
New Media in the Library:
Currently, four laptops are availabe in the library to access the internet and research information on topics related to Germany, as well as to use CD-ROM databases. In addition, the laptops can be used by German language students at different levels to access digtial language learning programs that are designed to improve grammar, vocabulary, reading and writing skills, as well as to prepare for examinations like Zertifikat Deutsch (ZD) at the Goethe-Institut.
Library members may use the internet facilities free of charge.