Announcing the six OpenUP Grant winners!
Last October, the library proudly launched the OpenUp Grant, inviting faculties to seize an incredible opportunity. This grant empowers educators to license their materials, 'OpenUp,' and develop engaging educational resources. It also encourages collaboration with students to create open, accessible learning tools or materials that promote inclusivity and enhance the educational experience ... Read More
Get more out of AI Tools: tailored workshops for staff, teachers, and students
Do you already use AI tools in your daily tasks or studies but feel you are not unlocking their full potential? Join us on 11 February for a series of hands-on workshops designed to equip you with practical skills and strategies for using Generative AI tools more effectively ... Read More
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 NL, focusing on recognising and rewarding Open Science at Maastricht University (UM). The one-year project will run from June 2025 to June 2026 ... 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 Support team, which is being set up to assist researchers with local cloud computing resources, including the Data Science Research Infrastructure (DSRI), and to provide guidance on using (inter)national computing facilities ... Read More
Join the free online training sessions on FactSet, Wharton and Orbis in January 2025
Looking for tips & tricks on finding company data? Save the date for the demo training sessions Wharton Research Data Service, Orbis and FactSet in January 2025! ... Read More
New acquisition for our Special Collections: Marlene Dietrich portrait by Charles Eyck
We are excited to announce a significant addition to our Special Collections at Maastricht University Library: an original portrait of Hollywood icon Marlene Dietrich, created in 1945 by celebrated Limburg artist Charles Eyck. This acquisition enriches our already extensive Charles Eyck collection and highlights a unique historical connection between Dietrich, Maastricht, and the liberation of the Netherlands during World War II. ... Read More
Highlights from an inspiring PebblePad portfolio event at UM
Want to know how portfolio tool PebblePad can benefit your education? On 20 November Maastricht University (UM) programmes shared their experiences with PebblePad. Missed the event? Don’t worry, you can watch the recordings now! ... Read More
Talking about books XIV
Did you know the Maastricht University Special Collections include books about Christmas, offering information about the evolution of holiday celebrations? ... Read More
Taylor & Francis open access cap reached for 2024: Important update
Following recent announcements about Springer, LWW, and Oxford University Press, we now report that we reached the 2024 open access cap for Taylor & Francis. Learn about your publishing options and alternative routes to ensure your research remains accessible ... Read More
University Library Maastricht achieves successful digital integration for enhanced heritage access
In 2023, Maastricht University (UM) Library joined the NDE Versnellen grant program, a Dutch initiative that supports heritage institutions in making their digital collections more accessible and interconnected. Through this project, the library implemented advanced digital functionality (with IIIF) in their existing Omeka S system (software platform for digital collections), allowing rich metadata access, public availability, and compliance with national heritage standards ... Read More
