Databases

*Please note: Here you will find the largest collection e-books offered by NHL Stenden!

This database includes e-books in almost all academic disciplines of great scientific publishers. So online versions of a large number of books.

The BoomPortal from Boom Publishers offers e-books (Dutch) in the fields of Public Administration, Communication, Coaching, Criminology, Healthcare, Education, Research, Law, Psychology and Technology.

The e-books are available for one simultaneous user and it is not possible to print pages.

Discovery service of the OAPEN Foundation for e-books made accessible in open access by scientific publishers.

Study selection guide for Bachelor courses (full time, part time and dual). Contains descriptions of the courses by subject and comparisons between Universities of Applied Sciences that offer the same or related studies.

Access is possible with your NHL Stenden email or through a VPN connection.

Study selection guide for Bachelor courses (full time, part time and dual). Contains descriptions of the courses by subject and comparisons between Universities of Applied Sciences that offer the same or related studies.

Study selection guide for Master's degree programmes.

Study selection guide for Master's degree programmes available online from 5 March 2026

The OECD iLibrary is the gateway to the full text of books and journals from the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development on a wide range of topics in economics, political science, environmental studies, energy, education, social sciences and health.

For how to use the database, read the user guide or watch the video tutorials.

Vakbase is an online platform that contains Dutch trade information from the publisher VMN Media in the fields of Working Conditions, Insurance, Construction, Facilities, Financial Management, Food & Hospitality, HRM, Installation, Logistics & Mobility, Management Support and Employee Participation.