Search for a book in our catalogue by using sEURch. First, type a search term, title or author in the search bar on our website, below Search our collection via sEURch.
You can filter the search results by selecting only books. In the filtered results, you will see Print book or eBook in the information pane of each title. Optionally you can click on Explore all editions & formats near the book title to see a complete survey of available editions. Click on the title of the edition with Erasmus University Rotterdam. To access an eBook or borrow a print book, you need to log in when prompted:
- Click on Login with ERNA account
- Select Erasmus University Rotterdam (first time only)
- Enter your ERNA-ID (username and password)
- Click on Log in
Under Check Availability you will find the library location for print books and a request number. For example:
ISS The Hague Open Stacks (for loan) 53336 - Available
To borrow a book, do the following:
- Click on the orange Place hold button
- Click on Yes, share this data (first time only)
- Check the I want it from box
- Choose the pickup location of your choice at I want to pick up at
- Click on Submit
- Click on View Requests to check your requests
You will be notified by email when your book is available for collection. If you chose ISS The Hague as your pick-up location, your book will be available in the pick-up carousel near the Library Services Desk. Take the book from the pick-up carousel and check it out yourself using your EUR student card or library card. Otherwise the book will be ready for collection at one of the other locations, as selected in sEURch.
Requested books will be available for collection for seven days. Check the opening times before you collect your book(s).
If the book is available online (eBook), you can click to the full text of the book via the button View eBook or click on the title of the book and see all available online options under Access Online.
Borrowing, reserving and renewing: more information