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Meertens Instituut Collecties
Meertens Institute Collections include books, journals, digital collections, audio recordings, and archives on Dutch language and culture.
About Meertens Instituut Collecties
The Meertens Instituut Collecties is the collections portal of the Meertens Institute, which conducts research and documentation of language and culture in the Netherlands. It brings together over 70,000 books, 4,000 journal titles, more than 180 digital collections, thousands of hours of audio recordings, and over 500 paper collections and archives. Key themes are variational linguistics and ethnology.
The site provides links to databases, a library catalogue, an overview of archives and collections, audio collections, and digital collections. The institute states that it aims to offer its collections in digital format and open access, and it is certified with CoreTrustSeal and operates as a CLARIN-B Centre. Paper and analogue collections can be viewed in the reading room by appointment.
The collections are intended for anyone interested in the research themes of the institute. The institute also accepts donations of diaries, audio material, letters, books, and other paper or digital items that could be used for research.
Key features
- Over 70,000 books and 4,000 journal titles on Dutch language and culture.
- More than 180 digital collections available through the site.
- Thousands of hours of audio recordings and over 500 paper collections.
- Links to databases, library catalogue, archives overview, and audio collections.
- Reading room access to paper and analogue collections by appointment.
- Donations of paper or digital materials accepted for research.
Best for: Researchers and anyone interested in Dutch language, variational linguistics, ethnology, and related cultural archives.
Good for
- Covers a large and varied set of Dutch language and culture materials.
- Provides several access points, including digital collections and a library catalogue.
- States a commitment to digital format and open access.
- Certified with CoreTrustSeal and operates as a CLARIN-B Centre.
Watch out for
- Some paper and analogue collections require an appointment to view in the reading room.
- Access to a specific digital collection may require contacting the institute.
- Not all collections may be available digitally, as digital access is an aim.
Meertens Instituut Collecties at a glance
- Category
- Research & Data › Open Data & Datasets
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Meertens Instituut Collecties FAQ
What can I find in the Meertens Instituut Collecties?
The collections include books, journal titles, digital collections, audio recordings, and paper collections and archives focused on Dutch language and culture, variational linguistics, and ethnology.
Can I view paper collections in person?
Yes. Paper and analogue collections are stored at the Meertens Institute and can be viewed in the reading room if you make an appointment before visiting.
How do I get access to a specific digital collection?
The site says you can contact [email protected] for access to a specific digital collection.
Does the Meertens Institute accept donations?
Yes. It accepts diaries, audio material, letters, books, and other paper or digital items for research. Contact [email protected] or 020 462 85 00.
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