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New location for the AI Prompt Library

As of this month, the AI Prompt Library has been relocated to the University Library website. The AI Prompt Library contains a collection of prompt templates and helps you find the right techniques for crafting effective instructions (prompts) to achieve the best results with Generative AI tools ... Read More
Are you aware of the Qualtrics survey tool support services?

Are you aware of the Qualtrics survey tool support services?

Qualtrics is the only centrally supported survey tool at Maastricht University, offering secure and GDPR-compliant survey solutions. To help you make the most of its features, we provide various support options, including a helpdesk, online resources, and training workshops ... Read More
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Highlights 2024

We are pleased to share the Highlights 2024, a showcase of this year's achievements and milestones. At Maastricht University Library, making scientific information accessible remains at the core of everything we do. By embracing cutting-edge practices, we aim to provide a dynamic and supportive environment for the UM community ... Read More
Sign up for the OpenUp Workshop: turn your teaching materials into FAIR Open Resources

Sign up for the OpenUp Workshop: turn your teaching materials into FAIR Open Resources

Do you want to maximise the potential of your teaching materials and make them accessible to a wider audience? The OpenUp Workshop will teach you how to license, share, and publish your materials as Open Educational Resources (OERs), contributing to sustainable and accessible education ... Read More
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Supporting Diamond Open Access: new guide and expertise centre launched

We want to highlight a new guide and a new service supporting the Diamond Open Access developments in the Netherlands. The 'How to Flip Your Journal' guide provides journal editors with practical strategies for transitioning to Diamond Open Access. At the same time, a new national expertise centre offers comprehensive support for the open-access community ... Read More

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Database Overton now available for the entire UM community

Database Overton now available for the entire UM community

The Overton Index (previously called Overton) database, which provides access to a vast collection of grey literature, is now accessible to everyone within the UM community ... Read More
Discover the new and improved EBSCO interface

Discover the new and improved EBSCO interface

Starting 1 February 2025, EBSCOhost, the platform used by Maastricht University (UM) researchers and students to access multiple licensed databases, will introduce a redesigned interface. This update brings more intuitive tools to refine, save, and share your search results ... Read More
Announcing the six OpenUP Grant winners!

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

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

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

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