Library – Making knowledge accessible
As the central institution of the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam, the library has been making knowledge available to the public for over 30 years – for students, lecturers, researchers, university guests and interested citizens. We also ensure the analogue and digital supply of media and information to all departments of the university.
Important information at a glance
Library opening hours
During the lecture period:
Monday to Friday
10.00 am – 6.00 pm
During the lecture-free period
Monday and Friday
10.00 am – 4.00 pm
Tuesday to Thursday
10.00 am – 6.00 pm
The library is closed on public holidays.
User account and password
In the user account, you can change your own user data and renew borrowed media independently.
Access to the user account is possible via the personal password: Day and month of birth = DDMM (e.g.: 01.01.1999 = 0101)
Do you have a question or a comment?
Please feel free to contact us via email bibliothek@fh-potsdam.de or phone +49 331 580-8940.
Data protection
All data protection details can be found in our library usage privacy policy.
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Restricted library use from 29th - 30th of April and closure of the library on 2nd of May 2025
Due to filming, only limited library use is possible from 29th - 30th April 2025 and the library will be closed on 2nd of May.
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Registration: Long Night of Writing for FHP students
On 4th of April, as part of the Long Night of Libraries in Germany, Potsdam University of Applied Sciences will be taking part in the traditional ‘Long Night of Writing’. This is organised by the student counselling service and the library of the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam. This is…
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Feminism for the holidays - Book presentation in the university library
Presentation of summer literature of current books on the topics of feminism, gender & diversity in the context of society as a whole and the specialist communities in the foyer of the university library
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Joint Exhibition "Drängende Gegenwart" in the University Library
The joint exhibition "Drängende Gegenwart" will open on the 5th of December 2023 at 3.30 pm in the foyer of the main building of the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam. Photographic and textile works by students from the Department of Design will be exhibited in the library of the FH Potsdam.
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Learn literature research
First steps in the library or specific research in the subject area for a thesis? We offer training for students and staff.
Research consultation hour
For a good start in writing a scientific paper, the library offers every Friday 13:00 - 15:00 a research consultation hour.
Proposal for new acquisition
You can express your wishes for the acquisition of titles by the library at any time. Please understand that new acquisition proposals can only be acquired to a certain extent and that desired titles must fit into the library's acquisition profile.
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You can find the current opening hours on the library's website.
