eBibliotheken Hessen - onleihe and more

As a constituent part of the Kassel University Library, the Murhard Library is particularly committed to serving the citizens of Kassel and the surrounding region. In addition to providing access to literature from the University Library’s collections, the library—as a member of the “eBibliotheken Hessen” (eLibraries Hessen) consortium—is expanding its digital offerings. Alongside the e-resources primarily available to the library’s academic users, the Onleihe Hessen service now provides an offering that extends to other genres as well. Furthermore, a range of additional digital services are available to users free of charge through the eBibliotheken Hessen platform.

Onleihe Hessen

Users of the Murhard Library can access the digital collections of Onleihe Hessen free of charge. The login credentials associated with the University Library card are used for virtual borrowing.

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Changeover from Adobe ID to ByteBooks
At the end of june, Adobe will discontinue the previous login procedure via Adobe ID for Adobe Digital Editions (ADE) and external reading apps. It will be replaced by the new ByteBooks ID.
A free ByteBooks account is required to use ByteBooks. The Onleihe provides information about the change here and a step-by-step guide with all the details about the changeover here. Information from Adobe can be found here.

  • E-Books
  • E-Audio and E-Music
  • E-Magazine and E-Paper
  • E-Video
  • E-Learning

Technical Requirements for Onleihe 3 (effective February 11, 2026):
Browser: Minimum Windows 8/10 / macOS / Linux
App: iOS version 13 or higher / Android version 8.0 or higher / FireOS version 6 or higher
E-readers that support the open EPUB format (e.g. Tolino, PocketBook)

Further information can be found at hilfe.onleihe.de.

If you have any questions, our colleagues at the Murhard Library (Brüder-Grimm-Platz location) will be happy to assist you.

Phone: +49 561 804-7337
Email: bgp-info[at]bibliothek.uni-kassel[dot]de

More digital services from the eBibliotheken Hessen (eLibraries Hesse)

RiffReporter is a news platform with articles on the environment, science, technology, society and world affairs by professional freelance journalists.

Technical requirements: RiffReporter can be used via the browser.

Access via the Kassel University Library:

1. Open https://www.bibliotheken-hessen.de/riffreporter-anmelden.html

2. Select Kassel University Library in the license manager (HeLiMa)

3. Log in with your library card and password from Kassel University Library

After logging in, users have free access to the entire news portal for 24 hours in the browser in which they logged in.

uTalk is a language learning app that can be used to learn more than 150 languages in a fun way. The focus is on vocabulary acquisition, useful sentences and pronunciation. You can choose from over 100 source languages.

Technical requirements: uTalk can be used in the browser, in the desktop app or in the mobile app.

Access via the Kassel University Library:

1. log on to https://login.ebibliotheken-hessen.de

2. apply for a license via the uTalk tile

3. after automatic forwarding, set up a personal uTalk account (only for the first use) - then receive free access via the e-mail address used for this purpose

Important: Users of Kassel University Library cannot log in directly to uTalk with their library account details!

Enote is an intelligent sheet music app for Apple devices and Android tablets that contains everything classical musicians need to learn, practise and play. The app offers full access to an extensive library of classical sheet music, which has been enhanced with additional functions using an AI recognition process. Enote can also be used to import sheet music, editions, recordings and learning materials into a personal library.

Users of Kassel University Library have full access to the premium version of Enote via eBibliotheken Hessen. The app interface is currently only available in English, with other languages to follow.

Technical requirements: Enote is available as an app for Apple devices with iOS version 15.0 or higher. There is also an Android app (under development) that can be used on Android tablets with Android version 8.0 or higher.

Further information:https://hilfe.onleihe.de/enote/c-3826

Access via the Kassel University Library:

1. download Enote app (for Apple iOS - for Android)

2. set up a personal Enote account with email address and password and verify your email address

3. under "Enote-Premium" in the "Account" section, create the link to Kassel University Library: Under "Access Now" select the option "Hessen | eBibliotheken" and then select Kassel University Library

4. log in with the library card and password of Kassel University Library

By logging in, full premium access is activated for 7 days. To extend premium access, you will need to log in again with your library access data.

Studyflix is a digital learning service that provides access to over 7,000 animated learning videos on various subject areas. The videos explain complex topics in an understandable way in just a few minutes, supplemented by summarizing articles and quizzes for testing. Studyflix supports learners at school, college or university in acquiring the most important subject basics and general knowledge, as well as in their personal development.

The focus of the learning videos for students is on technology, computer science, natural sciences and economics.

Technical requirements: Studyflix can only be used with library access via the browser.

Although a Studyflix app is also available in the usual app stores, it cannot be used with the library login. With a personal account, you can only access the limited offers of the free version or take out a paid subscription.

Access via Kassel University Library:

1. register at https://login.ebibliotheken-hessen.de

2. apply for a license via the Studyflix tile

3. use Studyflix after automatic forwarding

Kompreno is a digital reading service with a focus on journalistic content from Europe. Articles from newspapers and magazines selected by editors are offered in German, English, French, Spanish and Italian. The translation is done with the help of AI.

Technical requirements: Kompreno can be used on the web or on a mobile device (smartphone, tablet).

Access via the Kassel University Library:

1. log on to https://login.ebibliotheken-hessen.de

2. apply for a license via the Kompreno tile

3. use Kompreno after automatic forwarding