Library card for students
Library card, Uni Siegen app or USiCard
As a student at the University of Siegen, you can use the digital library card in the University of Siegen app. The app is available free of charge for Android and iOS via the respective app store. In order for the library card to work in the app, you must have it activated once at the University Library.
Form for activating the Uni Siegen app
Alternatively, you can also apply for a classic library card or have your "old" USiCard activated for library use.
Form library card for students of the University of SiegenForm for activating the USiCard
In addition to the application, please present a valid ID card or passport and a official registration certificate of residence at one of our circulation desks.
Students of the University of Siegen also need to show their electronic student ID in the University of Siegen app or a current certificate of enrollment.
An application can also be made by e-mail:
Please fill in the application form for the library card / activation of the Uni Siegen App or USiCard for library use on the screen, print it out, sign it and scan it together with:
- a copy of your valid identity card (front and back),
- a copy of your certificate of enrollment for the current semester and
- maybe your USiCard (front and back).
Please send it to: benutzung@ub.uni-siegen.de.
As soon as your library card has been finished or the Siegen University app/USiCard has been activated, we will send you “First Information on Borrowing” by email.
➜ The physical library card needs to be picked up in person, with valid photo ID.
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