Bibliotheek services
OVERVIEW SERVICES
Registration
- The library of Vlerick Business School is open to everyone with an interest in its business and management collection.
- Registration is possible at the circulation desk (Ghent) and is free of charge.
Loan
- You may borrow up to 6 books at a time.
- The loan period for books is 4 weeks. You may extend the period twice, unless the books have been reserved in the meantime.
- Renewing a book is possible by phone (+32 9 210 97 27) or e-mail.
Book reservations
- When performing a search within our online service, you'll be able to make a reservation by filling out a book request form. Click the "Request" button to open the form.
- It's also possible to make a reservation by phone (+32 9 210 97 27) or via e-mail.
- You’ll be notified once your request is available at the circulation desk (Ghent) or at the reception desk of Vlerick campus Brussels/Leuven. Find out more about our Book Transfer service below.
Book transfer services to Brussels & Leuven campus
- We organize book transfers through courier services between the main library in Ghent and the other campuses (Brussels & Leuven) on Tuesdays & Thursdays.
- When requesting a book on a weekday (Monday till Thursday 12 p.m.), delivery is planned no later than 1 (working) day!
- You will receive a notification once the book is available at the reception desk of your choice.
- To return the book(s) you may drop the book(s) into the book delivery boxes which are installed near the reception desk (Brussels & Leuven) or near the library entrance (Ghent).
Book returns
- To return books you will find dedicated book delivery boxes:
- Ghent: at library entrance
- Brussels/Leuven: at reception area
Interlibrary loans (ILL)
- If a publication is not available in our collection, Vlerick staff & participants may use the ILL service.
- When performing a search within our online service, you'll be able to make a reservation by filling out a ILL request form. Click "Request this item through interlibrary loan" to open the form.
- Requests can be made by sending an e-mail (including publication details as title, author,...).
- You will be notified when the requested publication is available at the library desk or we will send it through email (digital items).
- Depending on your request, the price for an ILL varies from €0 to €10. We will always notify you before placing the order.
Scanning & copying
- There is a copier and scanner available in the library.
- Scanning is for free, for a copy you will pay €0,04 per page. It is your responsibility to abide by the copyright laws.
Book suggestions
- We love to build a collection for you! Don’t hesitate to send us your purchase suggestions by e-mail.