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STUDENT LIFE The Public Libraries in Herning
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Welcome to the library
The Library in Herning has a lot of exciting offers and services for new students. – Get help to find the right materials and sources for your papers. – Get access to a number of professional databases related to your study activities. – Enjoy our cozy working and studying environment with free WIFI. – Print, scan and copy at very low cost.
If you want to borrow...
– Take part in TED-talks and debates. – Listen to concerts… and much more.
– our materials or gain access to our databases and digital services (e-books, sound-books, movies etc.) you have to sign a library membership. It is completely free of charge.
You are always welcome at the library. To drink a cup of coffee, eat you own food, ask for help, get inspired – or just to hang out for a while in our cozy environment.
Remember to bring your yellow health card and an ID with a photo when you come around to sign up. It only takes a few minutes.
We hope to see you at the library in the near future.
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Cozy study environment Café Help DATABASES Free WIFI Quietzone Printing
We are ready for your visit
Book-en-bibliotekar
- our “book a librarian” service… If you need help to find relevant literature or primary sources, specific information for projects or access to special databases, you can book a librarian for half an hour. Remember to inform about your specific needs in advance when booking so the librarian can prepare and conduct targeted research beforehand if needed. Book on www.b1b.dk
Biblioteksvagten
– our online “ask a librarian” service…
If the library is closed and you need help for a project, you can contact the online library service. “Biblioteksvagten” is a national library service with more than 400 librarians (including librarians from several universities) on duty almost 24/7 – all ready to help you. Ask the librarian here: Twitter@bibvagt Facebook/spoerg @ www.biblioteksvagten.dk @ www.bibliotek.dk
Book IT-help
Do you need help with your computer or tablet, installing new programs, printing, scanning or other IT-related issues? Feel free to book one of the employees from our IT-department for half an hour. Book on www.b1b.dk
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Give your task a boost - use the library
Information about profession
www. herningbib.dk/kickstart
Professional Databases
Books
Literary analysis & interpretation
Kickstart your essays at the library
Language & grammar Statisisk & legislation
Check out
Primary sources
Herning libraries completed list of digital offerings specifically for students: www.herningbib.dk/ digitale-tilbud/ studerende
Articles
e-books
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Remember! Become registed user
The library gives you free access to a world of experience –
look page 2 online databases, magazines, movies, e-books, sound books...
The library can give you access to a number of e-books and sound books in English online. You can borrow the material on your computer, tablet or smartphone. .
“Filmstriben” is a library streaming service offering access to selected movies. You can stream the movies as you please - free of charge.
Try the app ”Zinio for Libraries” and get instant access to a large number of international magazines on your PC, tablet or smartphone for free.
Free access to newspapers and magazines from all over the world – more than 100 countries and 60 different languages. You will find articles and issues from the last 3 months. Access on PC and through the app “PressReader” on tablet and smartphone.
E-books in English in a number of areas.
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Bonus tips for students… The cafe has delicious coffee and bread. Sometimes it just smelts so good that you can’t resist. But it’s also perfectly okay to bring your own coffee and lunch box.
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Events at the library
The Library in Herning hosts more than 500 large and small events every year. There is something for all - also students and young people.
”Unwrap Herning” – The event ”Unwrap Herning” with focus on new international students. This day the library gives you the best of Herning; meet other international students and learn more about what Herning has to offer in regard to cultural activities, shopping, where to eat, run, work out – or how to get a job.
Concerts
– (Torsdags Lounge) every last Thursday every month 7 PM.
And much more...
TED-talks
– TED-talks every month. We show two TED-talks and discuss them afterwards in a friendly and open debate. You are most welcome to share your ideas about interesting future TED-talks.
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Guided tour for groups If you form a group of 10 or more students that would like a guided tour in the Library in Herning, you can contact us on : Phone: 96 28 88 00 or send an email to mail: bibnel@herning.dk
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