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Hanoverian online library system
HOBSY combines catalogs from Hanover's public and research libraries to help readers find literature across the city.
About Hanoverian online library system
HOBSY is the Hanover online library network of the city's research libraries and public libraries, with the aim of improving literature provision in Hanover and easing library use. It brings together catalog information for institutions including the Stadtbibliothek Hannover, Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Bibliothek, TIB and university and specialist libraries. The site is in German and shows opening hours for member locations, noting that times are without guarantee and should be checked on each library's homepage.
Key features
- Combined catalog for Hanover's public and research libraries
- Member directory covering state, university, medical and city libraries
- Daily opening-hour overview for participating library locations
- Library news updates, including TIB announcements and events
Best for: People in Hanover who want to find literature held across the city's public and research libraries.
Good for
- Covers both research libraries and city libraries in one Hanover network
- Includes Stadtbibliothek Hannover, Leibniz Bibliothek, TIB and specialist libraries
- Shows opening hours for many member locations in one place
Watch out for
- Opening hours are shown without guarantee and must be verified on each library's homepage
Hanoverian online library system at a glance
- Website
- hobsy.de
- Category
- Research & Data › Academic Search
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- German
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Hanoverian online library system FAQ
Which libraries are part of HOBSY?
Members listed include Stadtbibliothek Hannover with Musikbibliothek, Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Bibliothek, TIB, Hochschule Hannover, Medizinische Hochschule Hannover, Stiftung Tierärztliche Hochschule Hannover, Hochschule für Musik, Theater und Medien Hannover, Bibliothek im Kurt-Schwitters-Forum, the Landeskirche Hannovers library and the Niedersächsischer Landtag library.
Are the opening hours on HOBSY definitive?
No. The site states they are without guarantee and users should also check the respective library's homepage for opening hours or special closures.
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