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Published 24 June 2011
Frequently Asked Questions
Searching
Frequently asked questions on how to search the UvA Library holdings, how to use UvA-linker, and how to save search results.
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How do I search by author?How do I perform a subject search?
How do I perform a search using more than one search term?
How do I search the catalogue for a specific type of publication?
How do I search the catalogue for a publication on a specific period?
How do I search the Allard Pierson Museum collection by inventory number?
How do I quickly find an article of which I know the bibliographic data?
How do I find electronic journals?
How do I find a publication not held by UvA?
What is the E-shelf in the catalogue?
What are the functions of My Account in the catalogue?
How do I make a stable link to a publication?
I want to e-mail titles from the catalogue
How do I export titles from the catalogue or the Digital Library to RefWorks?
What is UvA-linker and how do I use it?
Alert services
How do I get full access to the library's electronic resources from home?
Borrowing
Frequently asked questions about borrowing, consulting and reserving publications, extending the loan period, requesting photocopies and scans, and borrowing from other libraries (interlibrary loan).
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Where can I get a library card and how much is it?How long is my library card valid?
I have lost my library card!
I am not a UvA student or member of staff. Can I still use the UvA library?
Where are the books I can borrow?
I have found the correct journal, but the volume I need is not in the list. What do I do?
The book I need does not have a ‘Request’ button. What do I do?
The book must be used within the library, but I need it for some time What do I do?
How do I see what books I have requested from the Special Collections?
Where and when can I collect requested publications?
I am unable to come to Amsterdam. Can you send me the publication I need?
Can I cancel a loan request?
How do I reserve a book?
How do I cancel hold requests?
How long can I keep a book?
Where and when can I return books?
How do I extend the loan period?
How many times can the loan period be extended?
Why can’t I extend the loan period?
When do I get a fine?
How do I find a publication not held by UvA?
Writing
Frequently asked questions on writing papers and theses, referring to literature and managing references.
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How do I write a Master’s thesis?Why is it important to cite sources?
How do I cite literature and make a bibliography?
Where can I put a question about RefWorks?
Copyright Information – for students, lecturers and researchers
How do I obtain an ISBN?
How do I convert my thesis to PDF format?
How do I make my Master’s or PhD thesis online available?
UBAcoach
Your question not here? Then put it to UBAcoach, the virtual reference librarian of the UvA Library. UBAcoach is ready to help you - by telephone, email or chat - in your search for information and to explain the use of the library services. Please, follow the link below to get in touch with UBAcoach
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