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The Maastricht University (UM) Library aims to be an inspiring partner in research and education within the UM community, including the Brightlands campuses, azM/MUMC+, UM contract partners and regional and Euregional education partners.
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New de Gruyter Brill Read & Publish agreement from January 2026
As of January 2026, Maastricht University has a new Read & Publish agreement with de Gruyter Brill, negotiated nationally via Read More
Looking back: connecting citizens and science
On 15 December 2025, the UM Library welcomed citizens, researchers and science enthusiasts to the Citizen Science Matchmaking Event at Read More
Copyright in your teaching: a quick reminder of the rules
Sharing learning resources with your students? Below is an overview of the key rules that apply when using copyrighted materials Read More
Upcoming events
Open Science – UM General PhD Trainings
3 February 2026
In this interactive session, you will get an overview of the Open Science landscape and set Open Science goals for ... Read More
Academic guided tour: Hugo and the Law
4 February 2026
On selected dates, the exhibition on Hugo and the Law will be accompanied by academic guided tours. During these sessions, ... Read More
Open Science – UM General PhD Trainings
4 February 2026
In this interactive session, you will get an overview of the Open Science landscape and set Open Science goals for ... Read More