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Looking back on the Omeka S International Developer & Power User Event 2026

From 16 to 18 September, Maastricht University Library and the Dutch Digital Heritage Network (NDE) welcomed members of the international Omeka S community to Maastricht for the third Omeka S International Developer & Power User Event ... Read More
Maastricht University Library digital resources and open access publishing platform.

Open access publishing discounts for 2026: Quota limits approaching soon

Several of Maastricht University's prepaid open access discount deals are approaching their 2026 quota. Once a publisher's cap is reached, APC coverage through that agreement stops for the rest of the year. Check the status of your target journal now ... Read More
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Privacy assessment of the Qualtrics survey platform

Maastricht University uses Qualtrics for online surveys and questionnaires. As part of our commitment to protecting research data, a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) of the platform has been carried out by SURF, the IT cooperative of Dutch education and ... Read More
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Access academic information anywhere with browser extensions

Maastricht University Library now recommends two browser extensions that make it simple to access academic articles, journals and databases from anywhere. Add them to your browser and access UM-licensed content as if you were on campus ... Read More
XR and video at the UM Library Digital Labs

Digital Labs: Bringing digital facilities to the next level

Explore UM Library’s Digital Labs: accessible facilities for XR, podcasting, video, 3D printing, a 3D-Vesalius system and equipment lending for education and research ... Read More
Teacher behind computer working with the Gradeloader tool in Canvas at Maastricht University

New tools for course coordinators in Canvas: Gradeloader and Course2PDF  

The University Library recently added two new tools for course coordinators in Canvas: Gradeloader and Course2PDF ... Read More
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Omeka S International Developer & Power User Event 2026

Join us for the third Omeka S International Developer & Power User Event, taking place from 16–18 September 2026 at Maastricht University ... Read More
Recognising and rewarding Open Science on laptop screen

New dates announced for the Recognising and Rewarding Open Science working sessions

Starting in September, People & Development (P&D) and the Maastricht University (UM) Library will again organise several working sessions where participants can collaboratively explore how Recognition & Rewards (R&R) and Open Science can take form in practice at UM ... Read More
A group of professionals attending a Programming on the Vlaai session organised by Maastricht University Library.

The University Library is launching UM’s Programming CAFÉ: Programming on the Vlaai

Are you interested in scientific programming and looking to expand your skills and connect with other researchers? Join the Programming on the Vlaai! ... Read More
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