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Making reproductions

You may scan, copy or photograph some items from our collection yourself. Alternatively, you can request a high-quality scan from our reproduction service.

Groepsfoto studenten en professoren onderzoeksgroep READSEARCH van PXL-MAD School of Arts in Nottebohmzaal

From student programme to exhibition: Design for Digital Reading

What can a book from the 17th century teach us about digital reading? During the three-year programme Design for Digital Reading, a team of students, instructors and curators delved into the Heritage Library’s historical collection. The assignment was just as simple as it was complex: use the analogue books as a breeding ground for digital reading innovations. The result? An exposition full of innovative prototypes that redefine the boundaries of reading and experience. 

Achter de schermen

Behind-the-scenes tour

What goes on in a historic preservation library? Find out during our behind-the-scenes tours.
 

    Saturday 2 May 2026 from 10:30 to 12:00
    Saturday 2 May 2026 from 13:00 to 14:30
    Saturday 5 September 2026 from 10:30 to 12:00
    Saturday 5 September 2026 from 13:00 to 14:30
    Saturday 3 October 2026 from 10:30 to 12:00
    Saturday 3 October 2026 from 13:00 to 14:30
    Saturday 7 November 2026 from 10:30 to 12:00
    Saturday 7 November 2026 from 13:00 to 14:30
    Saturday 5 December 2026 from 10:30 to 12:00
    Saturday 5 December 2026 from 13:00 to 14:30

Practical information

Do you intend to visit our library to consult a publication or visit our stunning Nottebohm Room? Below you can find all the practical information you need, from the opening hours to information for wheelchair users and accessibility.

Zicht Nottebohmzaal met focus op twee globes van Blaeu

Hendrik Conscience Heritage Library

The library for Dutch literature, Flemish cultural heritage and the history of Antwerp

The library for Dutch literature, the history of Antwerp, and Flemish cultural heritage

Sfeerbeeld bijna volledig gevulde boekenplak in kast in Nottebohmzaal

The Library

You can consult all items in the collection of the Hendrik Conscience Heritage Library in our Reading Room. Here you may also reproduce documents and check our digital databases. If you want to learn more about our library and its heritage collections, then sign up for one of our introductory sessions or workshops.