Library card
All borrowers must have a valid ISS library card.
In the table below you can see how to acquire a library card and whether you are entitled to a free membership.
Borrower category | Membership fee p/y | How to apply |
|---|---|---|
ISS staff | - | - |
ISS PhD students | - | - |
ISS MA and Diploma students | - | - |
ISS retired staff | free | On request |
ISS guests ('staff-like') | free | On request |
ISS Alumni (resident in the Netherlands) | € 15,00 | In person at Library services desk |
General public | € 23,00 | In person at Library services desk |
Students from Dutch universities | free | In person at Library services desk |
Students from the Haagse Hogeschool | € 15,00 | In person at Library services desk |
Day visitors* | - | In person at Library services desk |
Membership starts only after registration and payment of the membership fee. Registration includes: full name, home address, work address and e-mail address. A current passport and proof of current home address will be required to validate the information.
Students from Dutch universities and the Haagse Hogeschool are also required to show a valid student card.
*Day visitors using a service card must return the card 15 minutes before the closing time of the services desk.
Loss or theft
In case of loss or theft of the library card the borrower should immediately contact the Virtual Desk or call 070-4260456. Until this is done, the borrower will be held responsible for all items borrowed with the card.