Bibliotheksausweis beantragen

To borrow media from libraries, you need a library card.

Municipal libraries in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern:

You need a library card to use a municipal library, bookshop or archive library. You must apply for this.

State library in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern:

You need a library card to use the state library. You can apply for this. The State Library is a regional and academic universal library. It collects, indexes and preserves the literature published about the state and holds the deposit copy for Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

The state library offers a large number of current media units from all subject areas in print as well as in the form of e-books, e-journals and databases. There is also a large collection of old books available for consultation. The music collection with a focus on baroque music is highly regarded. The Discovery Portal offers intuitive access to research our holdings and numerous other sources. You can also access literature from national and international libraries via interlibrary loan and fast delivery services.

• Valid identity card or passport with current registration certificate from the responsible registration office or other official identification with residence details
• Minors require a declaration of consent from their legal representative

For municipal libraries in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern:

• Proof of fee reduction, if applicable (student ID, student card, etc.)

• A user card is required.

Municipal libraries in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern:

The costs for use (annual fee) vary from library to library. Special services (copies, reproduction orders, document delivery, use of the image archive, access to the Internet) are also subject to a charge.

State library in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern:

Use of the state library is free of charge. Fees are charged for copies, reproduction orders, reminders and interlibrary loans.

You will receive a library card after prior registration:

• Submit the application documents to the library.
• Pay the user fee, if required.
• You will then receive your library card immediately on site or by post within a few days.

Please note: If you lose your library card or change your personal details, please inform the library immediately. The library card remains the property of the library and is not transferable to other persons.

• In person on site: about 15 minutes
• by post: maximum 10 days

Users must observe the loan periods for certain types of media specified in the library's user regulations.

• Library card issue
• immediately after registration in a library
• Card is either handed out in person on site or sent by post
• Personal appearance usually required
• validity period may be limited (e.g. 12 months); can be extended on request
• Responsible: respective library

In Mecklenburg-Vorpommern there are numerous libraries as municipal institutions as well as the state library.

• If you would like to apply for a library card for the state library, click on "Continue with state library".
• If you would like to apply for a library card for a municipal library, click on "Continue with municipal library".

• Written form required: No
• Personal appearance required: No
• Online service available: Yes