History
The Netherlands Deposit Collection was established in 1974 to preserve the published output of the Netherlands as part of the Dutch cultural heritage. The collection includes a.o. books, periodicals, newspapers, reports, theses, comic books and government publications.
Services
All publications received by the KB are included in the Netherlands Bibliography Online. New publications are included in our weekly online alert service Out now.
Understanding with publishers
As one of the few countries in the world without legal deposit regulation, the KB relies on voluntary deposit arrangements with publishers, as laid down in an agreement with the Netherlands Publishers Association. Publishers are invited to submit one free copy of each publication for inclusion in the Deposit Collection. Ninety percent of all publications find their way to the Deposit Collection in this way. The KB actively scouts the market to fill in any gaps and ensure comprehensiveness.
Deposit
The KB counts on the publishers to contribute to the National Deposit Collection as a means to preserve the Dutch cultural heritage. How to deposit.
Relevance
The National Deposit Collection continues to grow as a result of donations and acquisitions, thus enhancing the Collection’s relevance every year. Special dossiers on current affairs allow readers an insight into the impact of the collection [in Dutch].
Contact
More information can be obtained from our Acquisitions Department.
