International Institute of Social Studies
International Institute of Social Studies

About the Library

Hallway of ISS Library

The ISS Library is part of the EUR University Library and is located in The Hague.

Collection

The Library of the International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) specializes in English-language literature in the social sciences, with an emphasis on the economic and social development of developing countries and countries in transition.

The collection includes:

  • 100,000 books and other print materials
  • some 120.000 e-journals
  • over 300 online databases
  • online reference works
  • e-books
  • international newspapers (print and online)
  • videos

Over the past 65 years the Library acquired a substantial collection of report material, including ‘grey’ literature. The collection also includes the research papers and doctoral theses of all ISS participants.

The ISS collection reflects 65 years of development experience and the Erasmus University Library's strength.

Rules and regulations on access to and use of ISS Library services

Library photo gallery

Patron and librarian
Impression of the Library
  • Stairs leading to ISS Library entry
  • Notice board near ISS Library entry
  • Information desk of ISS Library

Impression of the Library

Patron and librarian
1/17 Patron and librarian at the service desk
Stairs leading to ISS Library entry
2/17 Stairs leading to the ISS Library entry.
Arie Kers
Notice board near ISS Library entry
3/17 Notice board near the ISS Library entry.
Arie Kers
Information desk of ISS Library
4/17 Information desk of the ISS Library.
Arie Kers
Self-service desk in ISS Library
5/17 Self-service desk with book carousel and check-out machine in ISS Library.
Arie Kers
Study area above the bookshelves
6/17 Study area above the bookshelves. Reachable via the stairs next to the service desk.
First floor study area in the ISS Library
7/17 Study area above the bookshelves. Reachable via the stairs next to the service desk.
Arie Kers
Copy machines
8/17 Copy machines
Student using the PC near the lounge area
9/17 Student using the PC near the lounge area
ISS Library lounge area
10/17 ISS Lounge area with couches, magazines and novels.
Arie Kers
Event in the lounge area
11/17 Event in the lounge area
reading without borders collection
12/17 Reading without borders collection
Shelves with journals
13/17 Shelves with journals
Students in the study area next to the journals
14/17 Students in the study area next to the journals
Study spaces near the journals
15/17 Study spaces near the journals
Study spaces next to the bookshelves
16/17 Study spaces next to the bookshelves
Study seats in the silent area
17/17 Study seats in the silent area
Patron and librarian
Stairs leading to ISS Library entry
Notice board near ISS Library entry
Information desk of ISS Library
Self-service desk in ISS Library
Study area above the bookshelves
First floor study area in the ISS Library
Copy machines
Student using the PC near the lounge area
ISS Library lounge area
Event in the lounge area
reading without borders collection
Shelves with journals
Students in the study area next to the journals
Study spaces near the journals
Study spaces next to the bookshelves
Study seats in the silent area

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