Databases news and issues

Databases of the week

The databases can be accessed via our website and via our catalogue. From academic year 2025-2026, the databases will only be available through our catalogue. 
 

CROW
The submodules in the CROW Online Kennisbank are not available at the moment. CROW is working on a solution.
 

NEN Connect
It is no longer possible to download standards from this database, you can only view them online. Teachers who still need a printed/downloaded standard can contact the library.
 

Brightmine
This database (formerly called XpertHR) is unavailable from 23 June due to renewal of the platform. Brightmine is expected to be accessible again in September, via a different URL.
 

Lean Library via Firefox
Mozilla has temporarily unlisted the Lean Library extension in the Add-ons store. This does not affect current users and Lean Library is also available through other browsers.
 

Databases changes 2025
Please see the updated news release on the changes in our databases this year.

ScienceGuide
All THUAS employees and students have access to ScienceGuide after registering on this page. The platform provides independent news in Dutch about higher education, science and the knowledge sector.
 

Search systems and tools
Besides the library catalogue, these are main search systems / tools to find documentary information: the databases overview, E-Publication Finder and three browsertools: Lean Library, LibKey Nomad and EndNote Click. See the Toolguide for more information.
 

Library app H/Library app
• The H/Library app may not work properly on new Android devices. 
• The push notifications do not work properly. 
• More information

Updated: Friday June 27, 2025