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Category: Collections
Opening up university treasures: The ‘Open Topstukken’ Project
Maastricht University (UM) and Radboud University (RU) joined forces to bring their most remarkable heritage objects into the digital spotlight. Through the Open Topstukken Project, both universities digitised and shared 15 key objects each from their collections around 4 shared themes, making them accessible, findable and reusable to researchers, students, and the public worldwide.
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Looking back: Butterflies through the eyes of science and art
During the Weekend van de Wetenschap (Weekend of Science), visitors were invited into the wonderful world of butterflies at Tapijn. The University Library participated with the activity “Butterflies through the eyes of science and art”, where science, art, and history beautifully came together to inspire both young and old.
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Make your literature review easier with Covidence
Will you be working on a literature review this year? If so, it is good to know that Covidence is now available to the entire UM community.
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Lending services during summer
Would you like to request, return, or collect library books during the summer? This news item provides more information.
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Discover the new and improved EBSCO interface
Starting 14 July 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 new features including personalised dashboards and new ways to share and save resources.
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Talking about books XVI
With this sixteenth and final episode of Talking about books, we bring the series to a close. In this video, we’re putting a tasty e-book in the spotlight.
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Looking back: Heiligdomsvaart 2025 | Guided tours and cultural performances
During Heiligdomsvaart 2025, Maastricht University Library took part in the city-wide celebrations by hosting a unique program centered on the rich religious and cultural heritage of Maastricht. The Special Collections played a key role, with events that were not only fully booked but also warmly received by attendees.
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Access to information: update on recent developments in the US
Recent developments in the US restricting access to academic information are raising questions. We are closely monitoring the situation; stay up-to-date! Last updated: 29 April.
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Call for performers | Culture & creativity @Dominicanen
Step into the spotlight at the Dominicanen Bookshop during Heiligdomsvaart 2025 and let your performance be inspired by rare treasures from the Maastricht University Special Collections.
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Talking about books XV
How does Eugene Onegin contribute to literary research and critical analysis? This seminal novel in verse by Alexander Pushkin offers valuable insights into 19th-century society, narrative techniques, and poetic form.
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