Library

Adress

SBO-BVO – secretariat
Avenue Charles Madoux, 59
B 1160 Bruxelles

+ 32 2 512 35 89
+ 32 2 511 82 64

Conditions of access

The library is national and open to everyone on presentation of an identity card. An entry form will be completed at every visit.

The access is free for the members of the SBO-BVO.
For other users, a registration fee of 5.00 € will be asked at the first visit of every academic year starting on the 1st of September.

Open hours

The library is open during the opening hours of the secretariat. Call number 32 2 512 35 89 for more information.

Catalogue

The SBO-BVO library contains :

• Theses, student dissertations in French or Dutch;
• Books of osteopathic medicine (historical and scientific …);
• Books of medical sciences (anatomy, physiology, …);
• Osteopathic or specialty medical journals and/or paramedical journals;
• Course syllabi.

Loan period and conditions

No visitor can enter the reading room with briefcase, bag, handbag, etc.
Theses and out of print books may not be borrowed.
For books still on the market, a deposit of superior value to the cost price of the book will be asked as guarantee. The books must be returned within 3 weeks after borrowing date. If the books are not returned in due time, a file of 1.25 € will be counted for each day of delay. If you wish to renew an item which you have on loan, you must apply for it at the end of the 3 weeks by presenting the borrowed item.
Photocopies cost 0.10 € (A4 paper size) at the secretariat. Theses cannot be copied.