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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.
Our professional staff focusses on new types and forms of knowledge resources. We invest in state-of-the-art learning, research and meeting environments, both on campus and online (24/7 accessible with your UM account).
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Latest news
Royal Society discount deal and new features added to our Open Access Journal Browser
We’ve introduced a new publishing deal and several enhancements to our Open Access Journal Browser, helping UM and MUMC authors make Read More
DSRI service update: status and recovery plan
The DSRI service is currently unavailable following planned maintenance in July. Updates to the cluster management software caused multiple issues Read More
Workshop: DataverseNL in practice – Requirements, workflows, and best practices
On 6 November, the University Library is organising a workshop on DataverseNL. This is the data repository supported by Maastricht Read More
Upcoming events
Open Science – UM General PhD Trainings
18 September 2025
In this interactive session, you will get an overview of the Open Science landscape and set Open Science goals for ... Read More
The University Library for postdocs
19 September 2025
Have you ever wondered what the University Library can do for you? Join us to learn more about the University ... Read More
Getting started with Wooclap
22 September 2025
Learn how to use Wooclap to make your lectures and other educational activities more interactive! ... Read More