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Category: Collections
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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Faculty of Science and Engineering: Investigating book materials with microscopy
As part of the student project Level 2000, at the Maastricht Science Programme, a selection of damaged books of the Special Collections was examined to better understand and manage foxing, which are brown stains that could threaten the integrity of many books. Handling these books provides information about their creation and history. Paper, glue and ink indicate when the book was created, while damage can reveal more about its history.
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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.
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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.
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Talking about books XIV
Did you know the Maastricht University Special Collections include books about Christmas, offering information about the evolution of holiday celebrations?
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