Lending books from our own collection is without charge. However, one must apply for a library card. On a first visit, a borrower’s pass will be made (upon presentation of a valid identification document and address identification). More information can be found in the lending regulations at the bottom of this page.
Library Services
Lending
The primary focus of the Library of the Theological University is to facilitate and support its students and lecturers in their research and studies. Furthermore, other interested parties are welcome to use its facilities. Read more about our services and rates on this page.
Requesting books from TU Apeldoorn or John Smyth Library
Books from the collections of Theological University Apeldoorn and John Smyth Library, IBTS Centre (and not in any form available in the collection of TU Utrecht) can be requested via the catalogue of TU Utrecht, and picked up in Kampen/Utrecht. For students and staff of the TU this service is free. For other patrons a fee applies: € 5.00 per volume.
Note: When not picking up these requests, a fine of € 5.00 per volume will be charged to all patron types.
Requesting books and articles from other libraries (ILL)
When requesting material from other libraries, the university will mediate for staff and students of the TU, but any cost involved is to be paid by the applicant. Requests can be send to the library.
Book: € 13.00 per volume (from abroad € 16.00)
Scan: € 6.50 per article
Photocopying or scanning
It is possible to make photocopies or scans (to your e-mail adress of USB). There are no costs applied to scan, photocopies are € 0,05 per copy – A4. Students and staff pay a reduced fee.
It’s also possible to have photocopies made at an extra charge.
Other
Eduroam is available in the library.
It is not permitted to eat or drink in the library reading room.
The library has limited wheelchair access, so please keep this in mind if you are a wheelchair user.
The lending desk in Kampen is located on the second floor. There is a stair elevator available.
Do you have any questions or comments? Please send an email to bibliotheek@tuu.nl.
