Welcome to the library

The library is open to everyone. The collections are available to anyone interested in carrying out research, studying or reading.

Items may only be borrowed by students and staff of a higher education institution in Thuringia.

We offer: books, sheet music, CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays, journals, databases, e-journals and e-books

covering: all genres of music (classical, popular music, jazz, etc.), education and cultural management.

News

Changed opening hours on November 10, 2026

On Tuesday, November 10, 2026, the opening hours will change:

Main Library	12:00 – 17:30 Uhr
Musicology Branch Library	12:00 – 19:00 Uhr

We appreciate your understanding,
Your Library Team

Open Saturdays starting in winter semester 2026–27

Starting in the 2026–27 winter semester, the Musicology Branch Library will be open only every other Saturday!
10.10. 24.10.	07.11. 21.11.	05.12.	09.01. 23.01.	06.02.

On the other Saturdays, the branch library is closed.

Our opening hours during the semester

Sheet Music and CD Sales

at the Main Library. Purchases are allowed!

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Henle Library—What Can the App Do?

Make music—anytime, anywhere! A wide range of features are here to help you.

› “Henle Store” and “My Library”
› Print, export to PDF, and share
› Set up sheet music
› Record and play back
› Metronome
› Quick “page turning” and navigation
› Playlists (iOS version only)

(Source: https://henle-library.com/de/features/)

Do you know these databases yet?

further information to the databases

Access to our online resources:

at the library
on the university network
from off-campus (with a login or via VPN)