Request Items from the Library

STEP 1 - REQUEST

• Open the catalogue (search.iisg.amsterdam)
• Start your search and find the item you want
• Click the "Request" 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 may be a visual document (photo, poster, etc.).
  > digitized images (low resolution scans) of materials are displayed in the catalogue.
  Original material can, only in exceptional cases, be consulted by appointment.
• the item was already reserved:
  > the text " Item already reserved, please contact ask@iisg.nl (link sends e-mail)" 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