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Events for children

The DAI library offers programmes for children from an early age.

Here you will find an overview of all the offers for children:

World Poetry Day

World Poetry Day

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Story Time for Kids

Story Time for Kids

Story Time for Kids takes place every Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. in the DAI library

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Toddler Time

Toddler Time is designed for English-speaking and multilingual families with young children.

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Kids & Art in the Library

Kids & Art in the Library

Kids & Art is an art course for children between the ages of six and nine.

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Paint & Play in the Library

Paint & Play in the Library

Terri-Lynn's Art Class for Toddlers

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The Little Poets Club

The Little Poets Club

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Kindergarten
- Care hours & contributions
- Important information, dates & holidays<h2>Visiting dates</h2> Several times a year, we offer parents the opportunity to visit the kindergartens and get to know the teachers and ask all questions about the concept as well as financial and practical aspects. Of course you are welcome to bring your children to this appointment. <strong>A registration is absolutely necessary.</strong> In addition, for organisational reasons we ask you to be punctual during the opening hours mentioned above. <h3>Old Town, Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage</h3> Every <strong>Thursday</strong>, 3:30 to 4:30: October 15th November 12th December 10th <strong>Dates only with registration Contact: amber.auer@dai-heidelberg.de</strong> <h3>Neuenheim, Kuno-Fischer-Strasse</h3> Every <strong>Tuesday</strong>, 3:30 to 4:30: October 13th November 3rd November 24th December 15th <strong>Dates only with registration Contact: caitlin.hines@dai-heidelberg.de </strong> <h3>NEW! – Neuenheim, Gutenbergstraße</h3> Every <strong>Wednesday</strong>, 3:30-16:30: September 30th October 21st November 18th 09. December <strong>Dates only with registration Contact: jamie.kurt@dai-heidelberg.de patrick.hartmann@dai-heidelberg.com </strong> <hr /> <h2>Holidays</h2> Like the municipal kindergartens, the kindergarten has 24 closing days, which are spread over three weeks of summer holidays, about two weeks of Christmas holidays, as well as some bridge days and two “teacher workdays”. The summer holidays usually extend to the last three weeks of August. For children whose parents also need care during the summer holidays, places are available at the language school’s holiday camp. <h2></h2> <hr /> <h2><strong>Closing dates: Kindergarten year 2020/2021</strong></h2> <span style="font-weight: 400">German Unity Day: Friday, </span><b>October</b><b>2nd</b><b> 2020 </b>(day before the holiday) <span style="font-weight: 400">Christmas break:</span> <span style="font-weight: 400"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400">Last day of kindergarten: Wednesday, </span><b>December 23rd</b>,<b> 2020. Early closing 3pm! </b><span style="font-weight: 400"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400">First day of Kindergarten: Tuesday,</span><b> January 12th</b><b> 2021 (mandatory teacher workday Monday January 11th</b><b>) </b> <span style="font-weight: 400">Good Friday. </span><b>April 2</b><b>nd</b><b> 2021</b><span style="font-weight: 400"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400">Easter Monday: (Easter Monday) </span><b>April 5</b><b>th</b><b> 2021</b><span style="font-weight: 400"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400">Ascension of Christ: Friday, </span><b>May 13</b><b>th</b><b> 2021 </b><span style="font-weight: 400"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400">Whitsun: Monday,</span><b> May 24</b><b>th</b><b> 2021 </b><b> </b><span style="font-weight: 400"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400">Corpus Christi: Thursday, </span><b>June 3</b><b>rd</b><b> 2021</b><span style="font-weight: 400"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400">Summer break: </span><span style="font-weight: 400">Last day of kindergarten: Friday, </span><b>August 6</b><b>th </b><b>2021. </b><b> </b><b>Early closing 3 pm!</b> <span style="font-weight: 400">The kindergarten will always be closed for three weeks during the summer. Typically the last three weeks in August. Advanced notice will be given to the parents if changes occur. During the summer break, you may sign up your child for DAI summer camps program. Extra charges apply. Children in the kindergarten program get a 10% deduction. </span> <span style="font-weight: 400">First day of Kindergarten: Tuesday,</span><b> August 31</b><b>st</b><b> 2021 (Mandatory teacher workday: Monday, August 30</b><b>th</b><b>)</b> <span style="font-weight: 400">Christmas break: </span><span style="font-weight: 400">Last day of kindergarten: Thursday, </span><b>December 23,</b> <b>2021. Early closing at 3pm!</b>
- Registration & Place AllocationHere you will find all the information you need on registration and space allocation as well as the supervision contract. <h2>Registration</h2> You are welcome to register your child at the International Kindergarten of the DAI Heidelberg. To do so, please fill out the registration form and send it by e-mail, fax or post to <strong>DAI Heidelberg</strong> International kindergartens z. Mrs Sarah Lantry Sofia Street 12 69115 Heidelberg Phone: +49 (0) 6221 7288231 Fax: +49 (0) 6221 607373 <a href="mailto:kindergarten@dai-heidelberg.de">Send e-mail</a> <h3>Registration form</h3> <a href="https://dai-heidelberg.de/de/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2018/07/Anmeldeformular-KIGA-2018.pdf"><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000ff">Formulation</span><span style="color: #3366ff"><span style="color: #0000ff">lar German</span></span></span></a> (pdf) <a href="https://dai-heidelberg.de/de/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2018/07/Anmeldeformular-KIGA-2018-engl.pdf"><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000ff">Form English</span></span></a> (pdf) You will receive a confirmation by e-mail as soon as we have received your registration and are therefore automatically on the waiting list if there is not already a place available. <hr /> <h2>Allocation of places</h2> Nursery school places can be allocated in all houses, crèche places are only available in the Neuenheim houses. Places are allocated at the end of April or the beginning of May of each year at the latest. The places are allocated according to various criteria. Preference is given to siblings and children with an international background, and the date of registration is also decisive. In addition, we naturally take into account the age of the children and the current group structure, such as the number of boys and girls. In the case of the Neuenheim institution, priority is given to children resident in Neuenheim. In contrast, the kindergarten in the old town can also accept children from other districts. We will inform you by e-mail or telephone whether or not you have been allocated a place. You will help us a lot if you let us know if you are on the waiting list but are no longer interested in a place in our kindergarten. <hr /> <h2>Childcare contract</h2> As soon as you have received a place in the kindergarten, we will inform you by telephone or in writing and send you a contract for care. To sign the contract, please make an appointment with Brigitte Kipke at the DAI administration. <a href="mailto:brigitte.kipke@dai-heidelberg.de">Send an E-Mail</a> The <strong>opening hours</strong> are from Monday to Friday between 9:30 and 15:30 in the DAI Administration, Sofienstraße 12, 69115 Heidelberg. Directions can be found <a href="http://dai-heidelberg.de/de/das-haus/anfahrt/">here</a>. <a href="https://dai-heidelberg.de/de/unsere-angebote/die-internationalen-kindergaerten-des-dai/betreuungszeiten-beitraege/">Reduced fees</a> must be applied for with the registration (see registration form). Please bring proof of income from both parents to the signing of the contract. In addition, the respective kindergarten will contact you and arrange an appointment with you to get to know the respective educators. Furthermore, you will receive a list of all things you need to bring with you from the heads of the respective kindergartens and will have the opportunity to clarify all further practical questions with them.
- Caregivers of the International KindergartensGet to know our kindergarten staff. Select the desired location for a list of all persons.
- Contact<h3>Postal address:</h3> <strong>DAI Heidelberg </strong>International kindergartens For the attention of Sarah Lantry <strong> </strong>Sofia Street 12 69115 Heidelberg DAI Heidelberg Phone: +49 (0) 6221 7288231 Fax: +49 (0) 6221 607373 <a href="mailto:kindergarten@dai-heidelberg.de">Send e-mail</a> If you have any questions regarding <strong>registration </strong>, please contact <a href="mailto:kindergarten@dai-heidelberg.de">Mrs. Sarah Lantry</a> by e-mail. Please address all questions regarding <strong>financial matters</strong> to <a href="mailto:brigitte.kipke@dai-heidelberg.de">Ms. Brigitte Kipke</a>: Tel.: +49 (0) 6221 607327. <strong> Location Old Town</strong> International Kindergarten DAI Heidelberg Friedrich-Ebert-Anlage 28 69117 Heidelberg <strong>Management:</strong> Sarah Lantry-Schäfer Phone: 06221-7288231 E-mail: <a href="mailto:sarah.lantry@dai-heidelberg.de">Send an e-mail</a> <strong>Secretery:</strong> Amber Ora Phone: 06221-7288231 E-mail: <a href="mailto:amber.auer@dai-heidelberg.de">Send an e-mail</a> <strong>Office hours: </strong>Monday – Thursday, 8:30 – 16:30 <strong>Location Neuenheim Kuno-Fischer Straße </strong> International Kindergarten DAI Heidelberg Kuno-Fischer Road 2 69120 Heidelberg <strong>Management:</strong> Sarah Lantry-Schäfer Phone: 06221-7280796 E-mail: <a href="mailto:sarah.lantry@dai-heidelberg.de">Send an e-mail</a> <strong>Deputy management:</strong> Caitlin Hines E-mail: <a href="mailto:caitlin.hines@dai-heidelberg.de">Send an e-mail</a> Phone: 06221-7280796 <strong>Office hours: </strong>Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 13:00 <strong>Location Neuenheim Gutenbergstraße </strong> International Kindergarten DAI Heidelberg Gutenbergstr. 7 69120 Heidelberg <strong>Management:</strong> Sarah Lantry-Schäfer Phone: 06221-3545220 E-mail: <a href="mailto:sarah.lantry@dai-heidelberg.de">Send an e-mail</a> <strong>Deputy Head of Kindergarten: </strong>Patrick Hartmann E-mail: <a href="mailto:patrick.hartmann@dai-heidelberg.de">Send an e-mail</a> Phone: 06221-3545220 <strong>Deputy Head of Crèche: </strong>Jamie Kurt<strong> </strong>E-mail: <a href="mailto:jamie.kurt@dai-heidelberg.de">Send an e-mail</a> Phone: 06221-3545220 <strong>Office hours: </strong>Tuesday & Thursday, 11:00 – 14:00
International DAI School
- Our school<ul> <li><a href="#01">The DAI International School Mission Statement and Educational values</a></li> <li><a href="#03">Our values</a></li> <li><a href="#04">Our concept</a></li> </ul> <hr /> <span style="font-weight: 400">The Circle of Friends of the DAI Heidelberg e. V. opened an international school in September 2021, located in the future<a href="https://begeisterhaus.de/"> BEGEISTERHAUS</a>. The bilingual community school (initially grades 1–10 with an option for an upper school) offers all-day classes and builds on the work of the DAI’s international kindergartens.</span> <a name="01"></a> https://youtu.be/Ecr4vk_xMXo <h2><b>The DAI International School Mission Statement and Educational values</b></h2> <span style="font-weight: 400">The International DAI School is a non-profit independent school; with the connection to the community at the heart of the school. We believe that every child matters and through their innate curiosity and scaffolded deeper learning; we can help to ensure that all of our students reach their full potential.</span> <img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-48803" src="https://dai-heidelberg.de/de/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/03/Leitbild-Englisch.png" alt="" width="9216" height="2304" /> <span style="font-weight: 400">We believe every journey should be guided by curiosity </span><span style="font-weight: 400">–</span><span style="font-weight: 400"> at times the journey is more important than the destination. In our school we value the method of inquiry with equal importance. </span> <span style="font-weight: 400">We believe in preparing our students for the real world; to recognise and understand its complexities and interconnectedness. </span> <span style="font-weight: 400">We are all lifelong learners; our school is a safe environment for students to develop and try out new ideas </span><span style="font-weight: 400">–</span><span style="font-weight: 400"> learning from each other’s successes and setbacks. </span> <span style="font-weight: 400">We believe that we should celebrate our individual potential and work together to create a flourishing community.</span> <a name="03"></a> <hr /> <h2>Our values</h2> <span style="font-weight: 400">Our school is committed to the values of RESPECT, KINDNESS and TOLERANCE. The aim is to treat ethics as a main subject, i.e. not to limit it to the weekly lesson or double lesson, but to let it intersperse all areas of school life. A student parliament, the class council, the subject “Freedom & Responsibility” and later on the subject “Future” are part of this understanding, as well as the examination of central philosophical ideas, which are discussed with the students in an age-appropriate manner. Making our values the concrete basis of our dealings with each other and weaving them into our everyday school life is the big goal.</span> <a name="04"></a> <hr /> <h2>Our concept</h2> <b>Bilingual; International & Project – Oriented </b> <span style="font-weight: 400">The International DAI School is a BILINGUAL SCHOOL; classes are held in German and English. Previous knowledge of the other language is not necessary. The goal is for the children to be able to express themselves well and confidently in both languages by the end of primary school.</span> <span style="font-weight: 400">The lessons follow the Baden-Württemberg curriculum while incorporating the Cambridge Curriculum. Children and teachers of DIFFERENT NATIONS learn together in SMALL CLASSES: around 20 children per group and a German-English team of teachers teach in pairs during the core periods of the morning. As in the DAI kindergartens, the focus is on fostering children’s curiosity and JOY IN LEARNING. In cooperation with the Institute of Educational Science at the University of Heidelberg, teaching and learning methods are at the center of lessons that have proven to be particularly beneficial in a worldwide comparison. These include, in addition to large amounts of movement, above all PROJECT-BASED LEARNING and the DEEPER LEARNING method.</span> <hr /> <b>BEGEISTERSCHULE</b> <span style="font-weight: 400">The DAI’s main objective is to ensure that children enjoy learning and developing their talents – after all, the school will be based in the <a href="https://begeisterhaus.de/">BEGEISTERHAUS</a>. On the site of the Heidelberg Innovation Park (hip), formerly known as Patton Barracks, the Begeisterhaus will be a creative center for the entire city that is unique in Germany. We will offer a wide range of activities for children and young people; from the Makerspace to the Art Space, the Language and Poetry Lab to the Astronomy Tower, it offers the students of the International DAI School Heidelberg privileged access to outstanding and inspiring learning opportunities.</span> <a href="https://dai-heidelberg.de/de/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/12/1_DAI_Schule_Praesentation.pptx_.pdf"><b>You can download a short presentation of the International School of the DAI.</b></a>
  - FAQs – Frequently asked questions
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- Dates, Holidays & Closing Days<h2>Vacations & Closing Days of the International DAI School</h2> <strong>School Year 2021/22</strong> Fall vacation: 01.11.21 – 05.11.2021 Christmas/New Year: 23.12.21 – 07.01.2022 Carnival vacation: 28.02.22 – 04.03.2022 Easter vaction: 14.04.22 – 22.04.2022 Pfingstferien: 06.06.22 – 17.06.2022 Summer vacation: 28.07.22 – 09.09.2022
- Admission<span style="font-weight: 400"><img class="alignnone wp-image-30467 size-full" src="https://dai-heidelberg.de/en/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/02/Schule-CTA_Page_EN.png" alt="" width="760" height="160" /></span> <span style="font-weight: 400">You are welcome to register your child for the International School of the DAI without obligation. To do so, <strong>please fill out the registration form below </strong></span><span style="font-weight: 400"><strong>and send it by e-mail</strong>, fax or post to us.</span><span style="font-weight: 400"> </span> <strong>DAI Heidelberg</strong> International School Ingrid Stolz Sofienstraße 12 69115 Heidelberg Phone: +49 (0) 6221 607320 Fax: +49 (0) 6221 607373 <a href="mailto:ies@dai-heidelberg.de">Send E-Mail</a> <h3>Registration form</h3> <strong><a href="https://dai-heidelberg.de/de/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/12/School-Admission-Application_2020_Vers1_Eng-1.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000ff">Form English</span></span></a></strong> (pdf) You will receive a confirmation by e-mail as soon as we have received your registration. This will automatically put you on the waiting list and on the information distribution list of the International School. <h3>Parental Interview</h3> <strong>Please register additionally to your written registration for our <a href="https://doodle.com/poll/rzds36ymdhpetvnh?utm_source=poll&utm_medium=link">parental information zoom-meeting here</a>.</strong> Fill out the doodle for your date of choice. Please notice, that only <strong>one date</strong> can be choosen by each family.
- Relevant documents<span style="font-weight: 400"><img class="alignright wp-image-48795 size-medium" src="https://dai-heidelberg.de/de/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/03/220119_DAI_Schule_Raumfotos_sc_16-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></span> <span style="font-weight: 400">On this page you will find all relevant forms you and your child might need when attending the DAI International School. </span> <span style="font-weight: 400">Please submit this </span><a href="https://dai-heidelberg.de/en/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/03/Admission-Application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>registration form</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> when your child is admitted to our school. </span> <span style="font-weight: 400">The form </span><a href="https://dai-heidelberg.de/en/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/03/Admission-Application.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>fees</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> outlays the structure of the individual cost for a student when attending the school. In order for the fees to be withdrawn from your account automatically each month, please fill out the </span><a href="https://dai-heidelberg.de/en/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/03/DAI-Schule-–-Einzugsermachtigung_EN_PaloAlto_Adresse.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>SEPA form</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> for your bank, sign it and send it to us.</span> <span style="font-weight: 400">We would like to inform you about your child’s school life and share pictures with you from time to time, also on our website. We ask you to please sign the </span><a href="https://dai-heidelberg.de/en/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/03/Photo-Permission-form.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>photography permission form</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> and hand it back to us. </span> <span style="font-weight: 400">Since school attendance is compulsory in Germany, a </span><a href="https://dai-heidelberg.de/en/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/03/Application-for-leave-of-absence_exemption-from-lessons.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>leave of absence</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> must be requested for certain exceptional cases of foreseeable absence. Please submit this form in advance. The leave of absence will then be reviewed and you will be notified of the decision.</span> <span style="font-weight: 400">In the event that your child is ill and cannot attend classes, a </span><a href="https://dai-heidelberg.de/en/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/03/Excused-absences-_-sick-leave.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>sick leave form</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> is available, which must be forwarded by e-mail to the school secretary’s office from the first day of absence. In addition, there is a document that summarizes our </span><a href="https://dai-heidelberg.de/en/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/03/Late-Arrival-Policy-and-Sick-Notes.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>regulations regarding sickness reports</b> <b>and tardiness.</b></a> <span style="font-weight: 400">If you would like to assign an additional person to pick up your child, please first fill out the </span><a href="https://dai-heidelberg.de/en/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/03/Pickup-Permission-Form.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>pick-up permission form</b></a><span style="font-weight: 400"> with the respective contact information and submit this to us.</span> <span style="font-weight: 400">The school provides </span><b><a href="https://www.astradirect.de/fach-mieten/fachart-waehlen" target="_blank" rel="noopener">lockers</a> </b><span style="font-weight: 400">for each student. These lockers can be rented through the third-party provider AstraDirect under the following link </span><a href="https://www.astradirect.de/fach-mieten/fachart-waehlen" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span style="font-weight: 400">lockers for students and schools</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400">. The secretary’s office has access to the students’ codes at all times, so they can reset the codes if needed or tell them to the students if they might have forgotten them. </span> <span style="font-weight: 400">If you have any questions about the individual forms or how to fill them out correctly, you are more than welcome to contact us directly. </span> <span style="font-weight: 400"> </span>
- Contact<b>Address International DAI School </b> <span style="font-weight: 400">Enthusiast House </span><span style="font-weight: 400"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400">Heidelberg Innovation Park (hip) site</span><span style="font-weight: 400"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400">Palo Alto Square 2</span><span style="font-weight: 400"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400">D-69124 Heidelberg</span> <span style="font-weight: 400">Tel: 06221 4165650</span><span style="font-weight: 400"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400">E-mail: <a href="mailto:Secretary@daiheidelberg.onmicrosoft.com"> Secretary@daiheidelberg.onmicrosoft.com</a></span> <hr /> <b>Address of the DAI </b> <span style="font-weight: 400">DAI Heidelberg</span><span style="font-weight: 400"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400">The House of Culture.</span><span style="font-weight: 400"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400">Sofienstraße 12</span><span style="font-weight: 400"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400">D-69115 Heidelberg</span> <span style="font-weight: 400">Phone: +49 (0) 6221 60730</span><span style="font-weight: 400"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400">Fax: +49 (0) 6221 607373</span><span style="font-weight: 400"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400">E-mail: </span><a href="mailto:info@dai-heidelberg.de"><span style="font-weight: 400">info@dai-heidelberg.de</span></a> <hr /> <b>Directions <a href="https://dai-heidelberg.de/de/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/03/Wegbeschreibung-DAI-Sofienstr.-nach-DAI-Schule-Palo-Alto-Platz-2.jpg"><img class="alignnone wp-image-48764 size-medium" src="https://dai-heidelberg.de/de/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/03/Wegbeschreibung-DAI-Sofienstr.-nach-DAI-Schule-Palo-Alto-Platz-2-300x287.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="287" /></a> </b> <strong>How do I get from the DAI to the DAI International School in the Begeisterhaus?</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400"><strong>By car:</strong> The quickest way to reach the school from the DAI is via Rohrbacher Straße </span><span style="font-weight: 400"> </span><span style="font-weight: 400">or the Kurfürsten-Anlage in northern direction. The drive takes about 10 minutes. </span> <span style="font-weight: 400"><strong>By public transport:</strong> </span><span style="font-weight: 400">Streetcar line 26 from Bismarckplatz in the direction of Kirchheim stops at the Rudolf-Diesel Straße stop. From there it is a 3-minute walk to the entrance of the Heidelberg Innovation Park. Alternatively, streetcar line 22 runs from Bismarckplatz in the direction of Eppelheim and stops at the Montpellierbrücke stop. From there it is a 10-minute walk to the entrance of the Heidelberg Innovation Park. Bus 33 from Bismarckplatz in the direction of Emmertsgrund stops at the Innovationspark (hip) stop on the other side of the site. From there it is about a 6 minute walk to the school.</span>
- Jobs<b>Together we are a strong team</b> <span style="font-weight: 400">If there are currently no positions posted for the specialty for which you would like to apply, please feel free to email a cover letter and resume to the office. These will be forwarded to management for consideration. Please note that due to the volume of inquiries we receive, we are unable to contact all applicants directly. However, we will retain your information and contact you if an opportunity arises for which you may be a good fit.</span>
Library
- Opening hours & contact<h2><strong>Opening Hours</strong></h2> Tuesday – Friday: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. <h3>Closed:</h3> The library is closed on public holidays and during the month of August. <hr /> <h2>Contact Us</h2> <strong>Reception </strong>Phone: +49 (0) 6221 607315 Fax: +49 (0) 6221 607373 <a href="mailto:library@dai-heidelberg.de">Send E-Mail</a> <strong>Jutta Wagner</strong> – Head of Library <a href="mailto:jutta.wagner@dai-heidelberg.de">E-Mail senden</a> <strong>Evelyn Bausch</strong> – Administration <a href="mailto:ebausch@dai-heidelberg.de">Send E-Mail</a>
- Membership & Loan Periods<h2><strong>Library card</strong></h2> <table border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align: center" valign="top" width="215"><b><strong>Card (Valid for one year) </strong></b></td> <td style="text-align: center" valign="top" width="123"><b></b><b><strong>Regular </strong> </b></td> <td style="text-align: center" valign="top" width="142"><strong>Reduced (students, DAI Members)<sup>1</sup></strong></td> <td style="text-align: center" valign="top" width="104"><b>Heidelberg Pass</b></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="text-align: left" valign="top" width="215">Library card</td> <td style="text-align: center" valign="top" width="123">12,00 €</td> <td style="text-align: center" valign="top" width="142">10,00 €</td> <td style="text-align: center" valign="top" width="104">6,00 €</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="215">Family membership</td> <td style="text-align: center" valign="top" width="123">20,00 €</td> <td style="text-align: center" valign="top" width="142">16,00 €</td> <td style="text-align: center" valign="top" width="104">10,00 €</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="215">Library card + Movie Club<sup>3</sup></td> <td style="text-align: center" valign="top" width="123">24,00 €</td> <td style="text-align: center" valign="top" width="142">20,00 €</td> <td style="text-align: center" valign="top" width="104">12,00 €</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="215">Family membership + Movie Club</td> <td style="text-align: center" valign="top" width="123">40,00 €</td> <td style="text-align: center" valign="top" width="142">32,00 €</td> <td style="text-align: center" valign="top" width="104">20,00 €</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="215">Little Bookworm Membership (for 12 year-olds and under)</td> <td style="text-align: center" valign="top" width="123">free<sup>2</sup></td> <td style="text-align: center" valign="top" width="142">free<sup>2</sup></td> <td style="text-align: center" valign="top" width="104">free<sup>2</sup></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <small><sup>1</sup> Library memberships are free for Ivy Members of the DAI.</small> <small><sup>2 </sup>The <strong>Little Bookworm Membership</strong> is free for children 12 years and under if their parent also has a library membership.</small> <small><sup>3</sup> With the <strong>Library card + Movie Club</strong> you can additionally check out DVDs as well as any other media. </small> A library membership is non-transferable. <h3>Trial Membership for Students</h3> We offer a free three-month trial membership for schoolchildren and university students. A Library Card + Film Club subscription is valid for six months and costs 10€. <table border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="205"><strong>Internet access</strong><b> </b></td> <td valign="top" width="205"><strong>One hour on our computers</strong></td> <td valign="top" width="205"><strong>Wifi</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="205">Library members</td> <td style="text-align: center" valign="top" width="205">1,00 €</td> <td style="text-align: center" valign="top" width="205">free</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="205">Non-members</td> <td style="text-align: center" valign="top" width="205">2,00 €</td> <td style="text-align: center" valign="top" width="205">free</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="205"><strong>Printing & Copying</strong><b> </b></td> <td valign="top" width="205"><strong>Black and white</strong></td> <td valign="top" width="205"><strong>In color</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="205">A4 page</td> <td style="text-align: center" valign="top" width="205">0,10 €</td> <td style="text-align: center" valign="top" width="205">0,20 €</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="205">A3 page</td> <td style="text-align: center" valign="top" width="205">0,15 €</td> <td style="text-align: center" valign="top" width="205">0,30 €</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h3><strong>Late Fees</strong></h3> For books, test books incl. CDs and audio books: 0,50 € a week per item For DVDs: 0,50 € a day per DVD Late fees must be paid in cash at the library reception desk. <h3><strong>Loss of Library Card</strong></h3> Replacing your library card costs 5€. The cardholder is responsible for any misuse of the lost card. It is therefore important that you immediately report your lost library card to us. <h3><strong>Loss or Damage of Media</strong></h3> Should you lose or damage any media, you must pay a processing fee of 5€ in addition to the replacement costs of the item. <hr /> <h2><strong>Loan periods</strong></h2> <table border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="215"><strong>Item</strong></td> <td valign="top" width="123"><b><strong>Amount </strong> </b></td> <td valign="top" width="142"><strong>Loan period</strong></td> <td valign="top" width="104"><strong>Extension</strong></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="215">Books</td> <td style="text-align: center" valign="top" width="123">6</td> <td style="text-align: center" valign="top" width="142">28 days</td> <td style="text-align: center" valign="top" width="104">2x</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="215">Test books incl. CDs</td> <td style="text-align: center" valign="top" width="123">2</td> <td style="text-align: center" valign="top" width="142">14 days</td> <td style="text-align: center" valign="top" width="104">2x</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="215">Audio books (CDs)</td> <td style="text-align: center" valign="top" width="123">4</td> <td style="text-align: center" valign="top" width="142">14 days</td> <td style="text-align: center" valign="top" width="104">2x</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top" width="215">DVDs</td> <td style="text-align: center" valign="top" width="123">5</td> <td style="text-align: center" valign="top" width="142">14 days</td> <td style="text-align: center" valign="top" width="104">Not extendable</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h3><strong>Extension Periods</strong></h3> You may extend your loan period by using the online catalogue or by calling us. <strong>Online Catalogue</strong>: <a href="http://opac.dai-heidelberg.de">http://opac.dai-heidelberg.de</a> Please login to your user account and select “Option” and then “Verlängern”. Your user name is the number on the barcode of your library card, e.g. 314511F. Your password is your birth date, given in the format (dd.mm.yyyy), e.g. 05.09.1995.
- Catalog & Media<h2><a href="http://opac.dai-heidelberg.de" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">online catalogue</a></h2> <p>In our online catalogue, you can search extensively for media and renew borrowed media yourself – conveniently from home or on the road.</p> <h2><a href="http://ebooksusa.lib.overdrive.com/645DDC44-46C9-4400-87AC-E9034D81B819/10/50/de/Default.htm"><strong>E-books offer</strong></a></h2> <p>Members of the DAI Library have access to our wide range of eBooks. You don’t have an eBook reader at hand? No problem, borrow it too!</p> <p>Let our staff register you and get started.</p> <h2><a href="http://elibraryusa.state.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">eLibraryUSA</a></h2> <p>The eLibrary USA is an extensive online library that contains US-American scientific databases, magazines and periodicals. Learn English, US-American history and culture, health, business, ecology, film, theatre and much more – start a well-founded research on your topic!</p> <p>You can also use the service without a reading pass at our PC workstations – our staff will be happy to register you and assist you.</p> <h2>Further media and topics:</h2> <ul> <li>children’s and youth literature</li> <li>DVDs, audio books</li> <li>Graphic Novels / Comics</li> <li>Fiction / Poetry</li> <li>fantasy</li> <li>mystery novels</li> <li>biographies</li> <li>Non-fiction and specialist books on politics, history, philosophy, art and architecture</li> <li>travel literature</li> <li>languages</li> <li>national & international newspapers & magazines (reference collection)</li> <li>Literature and exam preparation for language and admission tests (TOEFL, GMAT etc.)</li> <li>Official publications about the USA</li> </ul>
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