Our search portal THMfind helps you find out whether a particular book is available as an eBook or in print.

You have found the eBook and would like to access it?

The detailed view of the title provides information about whether

You have found the printed book and would like to borrow it or use it on site?

If the status is "available" or "for on-site use only", you can take the book directly from the shelf.

The area code indicates the location as Gießen or Friedberg.

The call number indicates the exact location on the shelf, for example, 675 175. The call number consists of:

  • an alphabetical abbreviation of the subject area,
    in the example: we = economy
  • a sequence of numbers to subdivide the subject area,
    in the example: we 675 = General Business Administration
  • a continuous count,
    in the example: we 675 175

Books marked "available" can be borrowed via our self-service terminals scanner is available for books marked "for on-site use only" .

If the book you want is not on the shelf, for example because it is in an obstructed position, order it using the media order form.

You have found the printed book and would like to order it to your home? Use the media order form .
You couldn't find the book, neither as an eBook nor in printed form?

You can suggest the book for purchase
via the media ordering service use the paid interlibrary loan or a paid document delivery service.