German Language and Literature
Resources, both online and elsewhere, for the German language and literature.
Access to Dissertations
- ProQuest Dissertations & Theses GlobalIncludes more than 2 million entries.The single, central, authoritative resource for information about doctoral dissertations and master's theses.
- Interlibrary Loanthe Library does not routinely purchase dissertations from other institutions. However, many are available through InterLibrary Services. Search in WorldCat for easiest ordering.
- Request a purchase for the libraryIf you would like the Library to purchase a dissertation, contact the Librarian for the Department.
In Europe
DissOnline: Open access dissertations online, a service of the Deutsche Nationalbibliothek.
Austrian dissertation database: now combined with the Verbundsuchmaschine
Helveticat. The Swiss National Library has a copy of all dissertations written in the country. Add the word “diss” to your search terms in order to retrieve dissertations.
EthOs: British Library dissertations
Index to Theses: comprehensive listing of theses with abstracts in universities in the United Kingdom and Ireland since 1716.
Buy Your Own
As a last resort, you can purchase dissertations directly.
Dissertation Express : US, from ProQuest
- Verify using the tools listed above that the document is not otherwise available to you free before ordering.
- If Interlibrary Loan can't locate a copy to borrow.
- Use a credit card or fax payment.
- Orders are shipped directly to you.
Submitting your dissertation
Related Guide
Print Catalogues
- Catalogues in the library collections will usually treat a particular subject, time period, or institution.
- You can locate printed catalogues of dissertations easily in the online catalog.
- Or in WorldCat.
- For either database, do a Subject Keyword search on: Dissertations Germany bibliography.