Library app

The push notifications of the H/Library app is not functioning properly. The library is aware of this, unfortunately we depend on an external supplier. In February there will be an update of the app. As soon as the update is available, we will communicate ​this through the library website and social media.

The HHS library app can be downloaded for consulting the catalogue and the availability of items from the library. With this app it is possible for employees and students of the university of applied sciences to extend the lending period of library items with their personal university account and to set a reminder for the expiry of the loan period.

The library attaches importance to the privacy of users of the library app. Therefore, the library will carefully handle your personal data while respecting the General Data Protection Regulation. This unique Library app therefore asks for verification to log in with your HHs login. Camera use within this app is only applied as a barcode scanner. For further details on privacy data, see the privacy regulations of The Hague University of Applied Sciences and the general terms and conditions. If you download and use the library app, you agree to these terms and conditions.

This college library app is available free for Android and IOS.

What you can do with the app

When you log in with your THUAS account, you can use this app to check your borrowing information, renew your books and consult the library catalogue. By scanning a book’s ISBN barcode, you can quickly see if the library has this book in its collection.

You can also set up push notifications: to get an alert to check out a book you reserved, or to get a reminder that the books you borrowed are almost due. This will help you avoid unnecessary fines! The app also gives you contact details for the various library locations and a link to the library website. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I download the app?

Go to Google Play for Android devices or to the App Store for IOS devices.

I want to get a reminder when the books I borrowed are almost due. How do I set this up?
  1. Log in via 'user activities'.
  2. Go to  'manage push notifications'.
  3. Go to 'other options' at the bottom of the page and click on 'registrations for push notifications'.
  4. Tick 'loans' to be notified by phone two workdays ahead of when the lending period is up.
I reserved a book. Can I be notified on my phone so I can go and collect it?

Yes:

  1. Log in via 'user activities'.
  2. Go to  'manage push notifications'.
  3. Go to 'other options' at the bottom of the page and click on 'registrations for push notifications'.
  4. Tick 'reservations' to get a notification of when the book you reserved can be collected. 
How do I make a wish list?

While searching, you can put books on your wishlist:

  1. Enter the title in the search bar (search for books, e-books, periodicals).
  2. Click on a title and scroll downward where you will see an option to store that title in your wish list.
Can I use the app to find the opening hours and addresses for the various library locations?

Yes. To do this, go to 'locations' and select the library. You will then be given its opening hours, address, telephone number and e-mail address. 

Do I have access to the library website via the app?

Click on the 'library website' button to get to the home page for the THUAS library.

How does the ISBN barcode scanner work?

By using the ISBN barcode scanner, you can quickly see if a book is in the library collection. Go to 'scan ISBN barcode' and scan the barcode on the back of the book.

Does the app work just like the catalogus?

No. The app does not have the advanced search and filter options available like in the library catalogue. The app gives you a quick way to search for a title and/or manage your borrowing data.

What can't you do with the app?

At present, the links to e-books and e-journals are not available. For this purpose, you'll have to go to the library catalogue.  

How to renew in the app?
  1. Log in to the app.
  2. Go to user activities.
  3. Select items to renew (right side).
  4. Scroll down the page and 'renew selected items'. 
I can't renew items?

The items have reached the maximum limit of 5 renewals. Please return the books to the library. If there is no reservation on the books, the books can be borrowed again immediately. Renewing is also not possible if there is a reservation or a fine higher then €7,50.