Information services
Borrowing books
Books (including theses, white papers, and reports) that were published after 1950 can be borrowed.More information about borrowing
Ordering photocopies
You can order photocopies of articles from magazines or the clippings collection, or copies of sheet music or other archival material (if the condition of the material permits).More information about photocopying
Answers to your questions
Our library, archives, catalogues, databases and extensive expertise allow us to answer most questions about women’s history and the position of women in society.Ask a question
Using archival material
Archival material and ego documents can only be used on site at Aletta. If the condition of the material permits, you can request photocopies of archival documents.More information about Aletta’s archives
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Viewing and ordering visual material
Most visual material can be viewed on the website and ordered online. If you are interested in viewing the actual visual documents in person, please make an appointment with Aletta’s image archivist.More information about the image archive
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Borrowing material for exhibitions
Archival documents and visual and other materials that are not normally lent out may be borrowed for exhibitions. For more information about the conditions and terms that apply to borrowing these types of materials, please contact our archivist.Prices
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Discussion lists
Aletta manages a number of open and closed e-mail discussion lists. The Know How discussion list allows you to be in touch with information specialists worldwide.Know How Community
Reading rooms and tours
Do you need a place to read or review library or archival materials in peace? Both our library and the silent reading room provide quiet workspace. Aletta also provides tours of our building and collections for groups of students, researchers and other visitors.Contact