Library - Ordering books & journal subscriptions

Book & journal requests (BUas staff)

Please note: the procedure of ordering books for private use has changed on 1 September 2024. Books for staff and lecturers will now be borrowed from the library instead of being bought for private use & study purposes. By changing this procedure, we can save costs and contribute to a more sustainable environment at BUas.

Request a book

The form will be submitted to the information specialists of BUas Library, and the following procedure will be followed:

  • If the book is already part of the library collection the information specialist will reserve the book for you.
    • You will receive a pickup notice via email when the book can be borrowed by you from the library. If the book is in stock, this means that you can usually pick it up the same day. Standard lending period is 12 weeks, this can be extended 9 times, or a special lending period can be set up for you (for instance a lending period of 1 year or longer). 
    • If the book is part of the collection but currently not in stock, the information specialist will contact you to determine what would be the best solution (for example keep the reservation, check for an e-book or ordering an extra copy).

  • If the book that you have requested is not yet part of the library collection, and the content of the book fits within the library collection, then the information specialist will order a paper or online copy of the book and reserve it for you. 
    • You will receive a pickup notice via email when the book can be borrowed by you from the library, or you will receive an email with a direct link to the online copy (e-book version) of the book. 
    •  Please note: an eBook will be available to you within 24-48 hours, a new paper book will usually take 1 -2 weeks. Standard lending period for a paper book is 12 weeks, this can be extended 9 times, or a special lending period can be set up for you (for instance a lending period of 1 year or longer).

Questions regarding requesting books?

Contact your information specialist at Buas library:

  • Tourism & Leisure: Anja van Hoof
  • Hotel & Facility: Maaike van Berlo
  • Game, Media & AI: Linda Hurkmans
  • Built Environment & Logistics; & supporting staff (ER&IM, CFA, P&O and M&C): Marjolein Verheijen

Or send an email to [email protected] 

For journal/ magazine subscriptions: please email your request to [email protected], attn. Johanne van Rooijen and Helma van Noije.

Practical information