Tag: library
Access to full text or database: why do or don't I have access?
A database is a collection of information, and in the context of libraries, it's often a database filled with scientific articles and/or abstracts. You can find those databases in our library's catalogue, lib.ugent.be.
If you're a student, researcher or staff member at Ghent University, you can access the databases …
Read moreBook: can I borrow a book?
As soon as you are registered as a user in the library system, you can borrow books with your student card, personnel card or visitor's card, unless:
- the book has been borrowed by someone else (out of library)
- the book can only be consulted in the library ( …
Book: how and where to find it?
Ghent University holds a very diverse collection of books, journals, theses, heritage material and much more, both in analogue and digital form.
The catalogue gives you an overview of what can be found in which library what is available online for Ugent users.
How do you use the catalogue …
Read moreBook: how to renew the loan term
The standard loan period for books borrowed from Ghent University libraries is four weeks. However, exceptions may apply depending on the faculty (see regulations).
You can renew a loan yourself at the end of the loan period by logging into the library catalogue.
- when you renew, the …
Chapterscan: searching and finding references and content tables of books
It is possible for researchers and students at UGent to request chapter scans of some of the books, that are eligible for scanning, via the catalogue (lib.ugent.be). You can find a blue button 'Scan request' if we provide this service on a book.
Here are some tips & …
Read moreLibrary: Renewal of Online Library Services
As of September 16, 2025, the online library services will be operated via a modernized infrastructure. This update is part of a large-scale overhaul of systems aimed at keeping pace with the evolving needs of researchers and students.
ILL services temporarily unavailable
In the coming weeks, we will work …
Read moreRecources: using Lean Library for e-sources
Lean Library is a tool that provides quick and easy access to online information sources and is a user-friendly alternative to VPN or Athena. With the Lean Library browser extension, you have our e-resources at your fingertips, on any website and from any location.
How does it work?You install …
Read moreResources: helpful tools to find literature
These tools will help you find literature on the topic of your choice.
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lib.ugent.be
You can find over 4.000.000 references for books, serials, images, theses, and databases in the library catalogue of Ghent University. Many of these can be consulted online, from the comfort of your home.
If you can't …
Resources: search and find information
Do you need to write a text or do you need to find information and you are looking for the right resources? Follow the step-by-step plan below.
Step 1: define your subject- Narrow down your subject based on the literature you find.
- Explore the subject. You can read a paper …
Web of Science (WoS): introduction
Web of Science (WoS) is a portal of several scholarly databases. Ghent University has access to:
- Science Citation Index (SCI)
- Social Science Citation Index (SSCI)
- Arts & Humanities Citation Index (AHCI)
- Conference Proceedings Citation Index - Science (CPCI-S)
- Conference Proceedings Citation Index - Social Science & Humanities (CPCI-SSH)
- Emerging Sources …