For many courses, you can find the mandatory literature in the Library. This can be ebooks, textbooks or course readers.

How do I know which books I need?

In the study handbook and Brightspace, you can see for each course which literature you need. Note that some teachers add this information in a later phase or during the course itself. 

For example, you’re taking this course: (ABG31806)Wildlife Conservation Genetics

You will need the following book: R. Frankham, J.D. Ballou & D.A. Briscoe. A primer of conservation genetics. (2005). ISBN 0-521-53827.

How do I get the book?

Search for this book in WUR Library Search and open the record. Under 'Availability', you can see that you can read the book online and that the print book is located in the Study Collection under the call number ABG-0001.

Study Collection

You can find the mandatory books that are only available in print at the Study Collection in Forum Library. Items in the Study Collection are not for loan. You can read the books in the Library or make a copy or scan. The Study Collection in Forum Library is located on the 3rd floor.

Forum Books

Sometimes a book will be available both in the Study Collection and on the regular shelves in the Forum Library (Forum Books). Items in Forum Books are available for loan. You can get the book from the shelf yourself. The call number shows where the book is located. If the book is checked out, you can make a reservation by clicking on the blue Get it! button.

You can find more information on locating and requesting books in this Library guide.

Questions & Support

Do you have questions about this service, or would you like personal support? Feel free to contact us. You can send an email to the Lending Desk.