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  • A participant at a Spoken Word event. Poetry.

    Celebrating World Poetry Day: A Timeless Art Form

    Poetry should be celebrated every day because it allows one to see the world through different eyes. That’s the sentiment echoed by Limburg poet and writer Merlijn Huntjens as International Poetry Day is celebrated worldwide today, on 21 March.

  • Highlights 2023

    We are excited to present the Highlights 2023, showcasing our achievements from the past year. Maastricht University Library continues to innovate itself in response to the increasing diversity of scientific information resulting from digitisation. Consequently, the library plays an active role in making scientific information available and supporting its use for education and research.

  • woman holding a book

    Talking about books X

    Digital Cultures expert, Professor Dr Sally Wyatt, is shining a spotlight on a book just in time for International Women’s Day: “Invisible Women: Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men” by Caroline Criado Perez.

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    Exploring the pages: Students bring rare books to life

    Student reviews about 12 captivating old books from Maastricht University’s (UM’s) Special Collections have recently been published on Wikipedia.

  • Mathilde Docclot in UM's Special Collections

    On Charles Eyck’s trail: A student’s journey from France to Maastricht

    The surprising discovery of remarkable artwork in a small-town church in northern France led a young French student all the way to Maastricht University’s (UM’s) Special Collections.

  • student working on a laptop

    Access publications anywhere with the Library Access browser extension

    The Library Access browser extension makes it simple to access academic articles, journals and databases licensed by Maastricht University Library. Add the extension to your browser and you will experience the internet as if you were on campus, wherever you are.

  • An open book with a magnifying glass through wich you can see the word access

    (National) Read & Publish Deals and an improved evaluation tool

    Several national Read & Publish contracts with publishers (jointly negotiated for UKB institutions within SURF) expired at the end of 2023. New contracts have been concluded for the next three years (2024-2026).

  • Evidence Based Acquisition deal: access to thousands of law e-books from Brill

    Explore the Brill law e-books collection, now available to all UM community members through Evidence Based Acquisition.

  • woman in a hospital showing a book

    Talking about books IX

    For a new video in the series Talking about books, we were invited to Maastricht University Hospital MUMC/azM. This time, a book about nursing research is presented.

  • Make your teaching more interactive with Wooclap

    Did you know that interaction between teachers and students can enhance students’ attention and involvement? Furthermore, long-term retention of information improves when you actively engage your audience.