Library card
Radboud University libraries are freely accessible and you can reference the collection for free. To borrow and request items, you need a library card. For many groups, the card is for free.
Do you want to reference items from closed stacks without a library card? At the Central Library you can request items with a library reference card. This is valid for one day. This card is available for free at the service desk on presentation of a proof of ID.
Only for the physical collection
The library card will only provide access to the physical collection. Acces to the digital library from outside the University campus is only for students and staff of Radboud University and Radboudumc.
More information on access to the digital library.
Request a library card
In the table below you can read how to request a library card. Unless otherwise specified, this is free.
| Kind of borrower | How to activate/ request |
|---|---|
| Radboud University or Radboudumc staff members |
activate your campus card as library card. You can use it as a library card one working day after activation. |
| Radboud University students |
activate your campus card as library card. You can use it as a library card one working day after activation. |
|
Former Radboud University staff members |
As registered Radboud University retiree you can (continue to) use your campus card as a library card. activate your campus card as library card if you have not activated it before your retirement. |
| External PhD candidates |
Receive a library card at one of the service desks on presentation of:
After a year you must renew your membership. |
|
Alumni with an Alumni Benefits Card (ABC card) |
Activate your ABC card with barcode as a library card. If you do not have an ABC card, or if your ABC card does not have a barcode, you can request a (new) ABC card. If you have not used the ABC card for a year as a library card you must reactivate it. |
|
Others associated with Radboud University |
Receive a library card at one of the service desks on presentation of:
After a year you must renew your membership. |
| Students and staff members of HAN University of Applied Sciences |
Activate your HAN card as a library card. After the academic year you must reactivate your HAN card. |
| Students and staff members of Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences |
Receive a library card at one of the service desks on presentation of:
After a year you must renew your membership. |
|
Students and employees of other Dutch universities (UKB - Dutch library consortium) and Open University (OU) |
Receive a library card at one of the service desks on presentation of:
Staff member:
After a year you must renew your membership. |
| Other borrowers not associated with universities |
Or Receive a library card at one of the service desks on presentation of proof of ID. Costs: € 22 for 1 year, € 15 for six months |
Loss or theft of the library card
Separate library card
Immediately report loss or theft of the library card to one of the service desks. A replacement library card costs € 4.50. In the event of theft, replacement is free if you have a police report and proof of ID.
Other cards
Are you using the Campus card, staff pass or HAN card as a library card? Report loss or theft to the institution where you received the pass.