Databases and websites

Flanders Heritage Libraries maintains a number of websites and databases, all of which are publicly accessible. Most resources (marked with *) are currently available in Dutch only.

STCV. The Bibliography of the Hand Press Book

The Short Title Catalogue Flanders (STCV) is the retrospective bibliography of the handprinted book in Flanders until 1801.

• database (www.stcv.be/en)
• about the database

Flandrica.be | Heritage Libraries Online

Flandrica.be offers a selection of fully digitised works from six important Flemish heritage libraries.

• website (www.flandrica.be)*
• about the database*

Abraham - Catalogue of Belgian Newspapers

Abraham is a catalogue of Belgian newspapers preserved by Flemish libraries and other cultural heritage institutions: on paper, on microfilm or digitally.

• database (database.abraham-online.be/en)
• about the database*

Heritage Library Collection Guide

The Heritage Library Collection Guide attempts to map heritage collections of library materials in Flanders and Brussels.

• website (www.collectiewijzer.be)*
• about the database*

The Daily Book. Seventeenth Century Reading Matter Revisited

This online exhibition puts twelve books printed in Flanders in the sixteen hundreds on display. Which books left their mark on 17th century daily life? And what do they tell us today?

• website (www.hetdagelijksboek.be)*
• about the website*