Services
The HAN Study Centres are here for you! Our services can help you with your studies and research. From extensive library facilities to online resources. From personal coaching to training to improve your study skills.
Library loans, reservations and renewals
Need to borrow, reserve or renew books or other materials? You’re welcome at any of our 4 study centre locations. You can also make arrangements in advance online - see what and how below.
As a student, you can borrow books and other materials free of charge. You’ll need your HAN card. Use your card to check out materials at the self-service stations or just go to the front desk.
The standard loan period is 4 weeks, with the possibility of renewal. Please note! Some materials have a shorter loan period. This is indicated in our catalog and will be noted when you check out materials.
Is a book at another location? You can also request materials from Arnhem in Nijmegen and vice versa. Contact one of our staff members for assistance.
Is a book or article not available with us, but is it available somewhere else? Then we can request it for you! This does incur costs.
Finished with the materials? Return them to the place where you checked them out. Be sure to return (or renew) materials on time. Late returns are subject to a fine per item:
Days late Fine 1-7 days €1,00 8-14 days €2,00 15-21 days €3,00 30+ days €3,00 + €15,- (+ possibly new price) If you incur a fine of more than €6, your account will be blocked and you will no longer be able to use all of the HAN Study Centres services.
Is the material you want to borrow already on loan? Then make a reservation. This doesn't cost anything and can be done at all HAN Study Centre locations. You can make a maximum of 10 reservations.
Is an item not on loan? Then you cannot reserve it.You can easily reserve materials in the catalog:
Under loaned materials, click "reserve".
- Log in.
- Are you a student? Log in here with your HAN email address and password. If you are a staff member, log in with your HANaccount@han.nl and password.
- Next, select the desired pick-up location.
- You'll receive an email when your reservation is ready to be picked up.
- You can pick up your reservation within one week by presenting your HAN card at the front desk of the selected study centre.
Of course, you can also visit the reception desk of a HAN study centre to make an appointment.
You can also request materials from Arnhem in Nijmegen and vice versa, but you can’t do this online. Contact one of our staff members for assistance.
If you have any problems or questions, we are happy to help you by phone or email. You can find our contact details here.
Have your materials expired, but you're not done with them yet? No worries. You can renew your items as long as no one else has reserved them. Each item can be renewed up to 10 times.
You can easily renew your items in the catalog:
- Log in. Are you a student? Log in here with your HAN email address and password. If you are a staff member, log in with your HANaccount@han.nl and password.
- Click on Loans and renewals
- and renew the items
If you have any problems or questions, we are happy to help you by phone or email.
lease note! If you incur a fine of more than €6, your account will be blocked and you will no longer be able to use all of the HAN Study Centres services. This also means that you will not be able to renew borrowed materials until the fine is paid. Is this the case for you? Then come to one of our reception desks to pay your fine.In addition to the physical collection of books and journals, HAN offers a wide range of digital resources. These include e-books, online academic articles, specialized databases and handy libguides.
Through HANQuest, these resources are easily accessible, sometimes after logging in with your HAN account.
In addition, there are specialized databases specific to certain subject areas. These databases contain not only articles, but also statistics, research reports, and other valuable resources essential for in-depth research and study. Search this list for a database!
Note!
For some databases/digital resources/digital tools, you can create a personal account to use additional features such as notifications, storage et cetera. If you do this, please check their Privacy Conditions first, so you know what personal data will be stored. It is your own responsibility whether you share your personal data. Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen is not liable in case of data leaks from such databases / digital sources / digital tools.Finally, we provide access to Libguides. These are practical tools that guide students and staff in the use of resources. The LibGuides contain information and tips on how to use various resources effectively. Libguides are compiled by HAN information specialists and offer direct links to relevant databases, search strategies and useful tips for finding literature.
RU students and staff can borrow books free of charge at the HAN Study Centres.
Please report to the Study Centre at Kapittelweg 33 or 35.
ring the following items with you to register:- Proof of enrollment at RU = student card + registration card (or Studielink login) / staff card
- Valid ID (passport, identity document, driver's license)
- Valid proof of address (log in with RU account, or studielielink, bank statement, payslip, contract, insurance papers)
Library loans at Radboud University
As a HAN user, you can apply for a RU library card. This gives you access to the physical collection of the Radboud University Library. This means that you can borrow materials that are available for loan and have access to non-loan materials in the library.
Student study spaces
Looking for a good place to study alone or with a group? There are many different study spaces available for HAN students. There are workstations with PCs, quiet areas, areas for group work and facilities for working with laptops.
Resources
Studying can be difficult for students with a disability or chronic illness. They often need special facilities. Read more about the resources and facilities available at HAN Study Centres here.
Digital learning materials
We are here to help you with digital learning resources! We offer free access to a wide range of high-quality learning resources, including e-books, videos and interactive modules. This allows us to facilitate flexible learning and share knowledge within and beyond the HAN community.
Information literacy
You are about to begin work on a literature review. But where do you start looking? What are good sources, and what's the right way to search?
You need "skills" for this: information literacy skills.
The information specialists at HAN Study Centres can help you get started:
Contact
Got a question? Contact us at ASK HAN. We're happy to help!
Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 17:00