For researchers

Searching

in the Ghent University Library catalogue: lib.ugent.be
in other catalogues of Belgian academic libraries: Unicat
in other catalogues of academic libraries worldwide: Worldcat

Borrowing & reservation

How do I borrow and reserve books in the Faculty Library of Arts and Philosophy?
My current loans (log in at the top right)

Orders, ILL, trials

ILL: To request articles or books from any library, both in Belgium or abroad
I want to order a book on collection or project credit
I want to request a trial for a database
Library funds

Visiting the library

Access for persons with reduced mobility
Borrowing at the circulation desks
Floor plan of the library
Scanning, printing & internet
Library lab reservations
Library tours for new lecturers and researchers
Lost and found: iLost
Workspaces for groups
About the library

The library as a partner in research

Biblio: Ghent University’s academic bibliography
Cun-iiif-orm: an interdisciplinary consortium on the disclosure of Old Babylonian clay tablets
Datamanagement: how to manage my research data?
Digital Humanities: Leerpaden: an online Ufora-course developed by the faculty of Arts and Philosohy. The DH Learning Paths introduce you to a wide range of tools and methods related to digital humanities research.
Knowmadic workplace: quiet alcoves in case of stress or to find focus
Library Lunches: learn during the lunch break
Open Journals UGent: UGent's own open access journals platform
Researchtips: a platform with practical tips for research, from Ghent University information professionals
Research in Residence: your own laboratory to dive into a specific collection
Scantent: borrow this research tool

The library as a partner in education

How to request a course reserve shelve? Complete this form
Customised information literacy sessions: request a workshop and/or guided tour for your students
Recording studio

The Faculty Library Committee

In the report “The network : the reorganisation of library and information services at UGent” Lars Björnshaug describes the primary tasks of the Faculty Library Committee:

to give advice to the faculty librarian about the overall profile of the services;
to give advice about collection development;
to prepare the budget for the faculty library services (be it in one or more libraries) to be discussed and decided upon at the faculty board;
to draft a plan for the library services at faculty level;
to evaluate the quality of library services.

The Faculty Library Committee of the Faculty of Arts and Philosophy is composed of representatives of the various departments, student representatives, a representative for the ATP (administrative and technical staff) and a member of the Book Tower (central library). The reports can be read by any member of the faculty on the Sharepoint site of the Faculty Library Committee.