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The Bernard Reith exhibition

The Bernard Reith exhibition

An exclusive exhibition featuring the illustrious Reith Library Read More
Day Zero / Ground Zero

Day Zero / Ground Zero

Digital exhibition Read More

Special Collections news

New acquisition for our Special Collections: Marlene Dietrich portrait by Charles Eyck 

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 ... Read More
University Library Maastricht achieves successful digital integration for enhanced heritage access

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 ... Read More
Maastricht University students publish reviews of historical books on Wikipedia

Maastricht University students publish reviews of historical books on Wikipedia

Eleven insightful reviews of rare books from Maastricht University’s (UM) Special Collections have been added to Wikipedia, thanks to the ... Read More