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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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Grant application on recognising and rewarding Open Science at UM
Last summer, the UM Library and the People & Development (P&D) department successfully submitted a grant application to Open Science ... Read More
DataverseNL usage at Maastricht University in 2024
Discover the number of datasets published in 2024 on DataverseNL, one of the curated data repositories of Maastricht University ... Read More
New Research Computing Support team nearly complete
The University Library and ICT Service Centre (ICTS) are pleased to share updates on the development of the Research Computing ... Read More
Upcoming events
Search strategies for Systematic and Scoping Reviews
20 January 2025
During this workshop we will discuss the requirements a search strategy for a systematic or scoping review should meet and ... Read More
Introduction to Data Management Plans
20 January 2025
During this training, we will explain more about what research data management involves, good data management practices, advantages of good ... Read More
Orbis introduction training
22 January 2025
The library is organising a series of free online introductions for Business and Economics (Master) Students currently writing their thesis, ... Read More