Request books, brochures and serials online
STEP 1 - REQUEST
- Open the catalogue (search.socialhistory.org)
- Start your search and find the item you want
- Click the "Add to Request List" button (next to the call number)
- “Your List of Requests” now appears at the bottom right corner
- There’s a maximum of 3 items per request, but you may submit multiple requests.
- Click the "Submit" button
NB Clear the list by clicking on “Remove all”, remove an item by clicking on the “X”
STEP 2 - RESERVATIONS
- A new tab will open with a reservation form and an overview of your selected items
- Complete the Reservation Form
NB don’t forget to mention the year volume/issue in case you want a serial - Select the date of your visit (default is the current day until 4 p.m.)
- Retype the two words at the bottom of the form
- Click the “Reserve” button
NB if you can’t read the words, try a new captcha by clicking the icon
STEP 3 – CONSULTING
- You'll get an email confirming your request
- The item(s) will be ready for you to consult in the reading room with a copy of the request form
- When you return an item, please enclose the request form too
- See also: Rules concerning Consultation
WHAT IF
the "Add to Request List" button fails to appear:
- the item you want may be an archive or part of an archival collection. You must fill in request forms in the Reading Room or submit your request beforehand in an email to ask@iisg.nl
- the item may be a visual document (photo, poster, etc.). Digitized images (low resolution scans) of materials are displayed in the catalogue. Original material can be consulted by appointment only.
- the item was already reserved: the text " Item already reserved, please contact ask@iisg.nl" appears
- the item can't be consulted due to restrictions on use: the text "Item not reservable" appears.
the text "Item not found" appears:
- Click the Refresh button or press the F5 key