Media stock

We offer books, sheet music, audio recordings, digital media and much more.

Our collection covers all areas of music (classical, popular music, jazz, etc.), music education and cultural management.

Sheet music (approx. 75,000)
Books and journals (approx. 50,000)
CDs, DVDs, videos, Blu-rays, CD-ROMs (approx. 15,000)
Vinyl records (approx. 11,000)
Databases
e-journals
e-books

Media technology for loan

iPads

The Main Library lends out iPad Pros (complete with tripods and foot pedals) to enable all members of the university community access to relevant apps.

Please enquire at the library about the terms and conditions of borrowing.

Media technology (cameras, audio equipment, microphones, tripods, accessories, etc.) and mobile hybrid systems

Media and digital technology can be borrowed for teaching, as well as for teaching-related projects and events:

Microphones
Cameras
Tripods
Audio interfaces
iPads with a collection of music-related apps
Mobile hybrid systems
and more…

Please check with the library in good time.

Further information and registration for borrowing recording equipment: https://www.hfm-weimar.de/en/working/rental-service-for-media-technology-and-mobile-hybrid-systems-1

Please note the publication rights!

Databases

Access to our databases

in the library
on the university network
from off-campus (via login or VPN)

e-Journals

You can find relevant or licensed online journals via our online catalogues.

The journals can be accessed on the computers at both our campuses, as well as from home (via Shibboleth or VPN).

Please note that, in the case of JSTOR, the most recent volumes may not be freely accessible (= moving wall).

e-books

The library offers a selection of e-books.

These can also be accessed off-campus via Shibboleth or VPN.

Suggested purchases

If you cannot find a title in our collection:
please send an email stating your request for the item to bibliothek(at)hfm-weimar.de or to katharina.hofmann(at)hfm-weimar.de.

You can also submit a purchase proposal directly via our CHECK LIS(Z)T discovery system.

Gifts

The library welcomes gifts that usefully complement its collection.

However, each donation must be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Please only hand in donations at the library after consulting the library management.