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Category: Research
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.
…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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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New Research Computing Support team nearly complete
The University Library and ICT Service Centre (ICTS) are pleased to share updates on the development of the Research Computing Support team, which is being set up to assist researchers with local cloud computing resources, including the Data Science Research Infrastructure (DSRI), and to provide guidance on using (inter)national computing facilities.
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Taylor & Francis open access cap reached for 2024: Important update
Following recent announcements about Springer, LWW, and Oxford University Press, we now report that we reached the 2024 open access cap for Taylor & Francis. Learn about your publishing options and alternative routes to ensure your research remains accessible.
…University Library Maastricht achieves successful digital integration for enhanced heritage access
In 2023, Maastricht University (UM) Library joined the NDE Versnellen grant program, a Dutch initiative that supports heritage institutions in making their digital collections more accessible and interconnected. Through this project, the library implemented advanced digital functionality (with IIIF) in their existing Omeka S system (software platform for digital collections), allowing rich metadata access, public availability, and compliance with national heritage standards.
…Explore the Covidence trial
Are you interested in using Covidence? From this month until 31 December 2024, the entire UM community has access to a trial unlimited institutional licence to Covidence.
…Oxford University Press open-access cap reached for 2024: What you need to know
Following our recent announcement about Springer and LWW, we now report that Oxford University Press’s 2024 open access cap has been reached. Learn about your publishing options and alternative routes to keep your research accessible.
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