Houtschild International Booksellers was founded in the Netherlands in 1974 and has, over the years, made a name for itself as an academic book and journal supplier. HIB supplies from all countries, in all languages, specialising in the supply of English and foreign-language European publications. Houtschild International Booksellers is an efficient and innovative organisation strongly committed to maintaining a high level of service for both new and existing customers. Customer care is in the hands of a highly-qualified, experienced, multilingual staff. Houtschild International Booksellers offers a wide range of services for academic and instutional libraries: Standing Orders, extensive database of (new) books and journals and not to forget an Approval Plan program.