How to library – introductions in the winter semester 2025/26
Please note that all scheduled library tours will take place in German. If we are able to offer English language tours, we will update this page.
General library tours
- How do I get a library card?
- Where can I get sheet music for the orchestra project?
- How long can I borrow which media?
- (How) can I renew borrowed media?
- Do I also have to renew sheet music for the choir project?
- "Overdue fees?!"
- Where can I find what?
- How do I find what?
- Is there anywhere I can see what I have borrowed?
The introduction provides answers to these and similar questions!
Target group: First-year students and "library newbies"
Group size: minimum 3, maximum 10 people
Duration: approx. 1 hour
Meeting point: vestibule of the library, Building B
Dates
- Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 11:30 a.m. – Guided tour for HfMDK newcomers in the L1 degree program (no registration required)
- Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 2:30 p.m. – Guided tour for HfMDK newcomers in the L2, L3, and L5 degree programs (no registration required)
- Friday, October 10, 2025, 1:00 p.m. – Guided tour for new HfMDK students in the vocal program (registration possible)
- Friday, October 10, 2025, 5:00 p.m. – Guided tour for HfMDK newcomers in the BA KAM program (registration required)
- Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 12:15 p.m. – Guided tour for HfMDK newcomers (registration required)
- Thursday, October 16, 2025, 3:15 p.m. – Guided tour for new HfMDK students (registration required)
- NEW: Friday, October 17, 2025, 9:30 a.m. – Guided tour for new HfMDK students (registration required)
- Monday, October 20, 2025, 12:15 p.m. – Guided tour for new HfMDK students (registration required)
- NEW: Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 12:15 p.m. – Guided tour for HfMDK newcomers (registration required)
- NEW: Monday, November 3, 2025, 2:30 p.m. - Guided tour for HfMDK newcomers in English (registration required)
Information on the guided tours
- Guided tours for the Acting and Theater and Orchestra Management degree courses only take place in the winter semester by appointment.
- Small groups should make an individual appointment with the Library Director Kathrin Winter.
- Due to the limited group size and the individual training content, please register beforehand. Free places can be filled spontaneously.
Other tours
Information stand at the “Market of Opportunities”
- As part of the semester opening ceremony, we will be presenting our services (including database logins, account creation for DigitalConcertHall and the HenleLibrary app, and much more) on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, starting at 7:30 p.m. in the foyer of the university.
- Please note: Visiting the information stand does not replace the library tour.
Introduction to DigitalConcertHall
- Monday, October 20, 2025, 5 p.m.
- Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 11 a.m.
- Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 11 a.m.
- Thursday, October 23, 2025, 4 p.m.
These training sessions will take place digitally via the BigBlueButton video conferencing system. Please log in here.
Introduction to the NaxosMusicLibrary
- Monday, October 20, 2025, 5:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
- Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
- Thursday, October 23, 2025, 4:30 p.m.
These training sessions will take place digitally via the BigBlueButton video conferencing system. Please log in here.
Introduction to OPAC research (duration: approx. 45 minutes each)
- Thursday, October 16, 2025, 5 p.m.
- Friday, October 17, 2025, 11 a.m.
- Monday, October 20, 2025, 2:30 p.m.
- Thursday, October 23, 2025, 1:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
Please note:
- These training sessions will take place digitally via the BigBlueButton video conferencing system. Please log in here.
- Due to the individual training content, we ask that you register in advance.
- Small groups should arrange an individual appointment with library staff member Angelika Stevanovic.
- Please direct any questions about this training and scheduling to Angelika Stevanovic.
Henle consultation hours
- Starting October 29, 2025, every Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m., Room B 125
- and by appointment with Anna Luhmann
nkoda and Shibboleth consultation hours
- by appointment with Kathrin Winter



