Use LibSearch to search for a book

When you're looking for a specific book, use the book title to search in LibSearch to check if it is available in the library and whether it is a digital or printed book. Possible search results for books in LibSearch:

If a book is available digitally, you will see the option “View eBook” and it will say “Available at VU Library”.
Click “View eBook” to open and read the book.

If the book is physically available, you'll see “Available at VU Library” and the location where the book can be found.

Note: To place a hold, your student card must be activated as a library card.

If the printed book is checked out, you can still place a hold.

The person who borrowed it will be notified and can no longer renew the loan.

If the book is not in the VU collection, you can request it through Interlibrary Loan (ILL) – note: this involves costs.
You can also check which Dutch library does have it and go there yourself.
As a VU student, you can get free membership at other university and university of applied sciences libraries in the Netherlands.