Apps & tools

Everything you need to know about how to get access to the library locations and systems.

Find out about tools you and your students can use to optimise reading content and resources.

The AI Prompt Library is a collection of prompt templates designed for educators and students to give you a starting point and inspiration you need to use Generative AI tools like an expert.

The university library hosts the digital learning environment (Canvas and additional tools) and offers support to embed these tools in your course.

Make videos and video conferencing more comprehensible for a wider audience. 

The Data Science Research Infrastructure (DSRI) is a cluster of servers using Kubernetes, a container orchestration system, to deploy workspaces and applications for Data Science.

After you finish filming your raw material, it is time to edit.

Make use of a varied range of collections of (open) educational resources on edusources or start sharing yourselves.

EndNote is a software program that helps you collect and keep track of your references, and easily insert them into your research documents.

FeedbackFruits for actively engaging your students on documents or videos or facilitate peer feedback.

The University Library uses Keylinks Learning Resources to create uniform lists of course-related materials for your students.

The Lean Library browser extension provides quick and simple access to digital content licensed to Maastricht University and Open Acces publications.

Reserve a study place at the Inner City Library. Choose between seats with or without computer, or book a single study “cell”.

MATLAB and Simulink applications for algorithm development, data analysis, modelling and visualization.

A set of tools for recording lectures, uploading and sharing videos.

Teams is Maastricht University’s videoconferencing and collaboration tool available to staff and students.

The UM Open Access Journal Browser contains all OA journals and the APC arrangements for UM and MUMC+ scholars

Overleaf is an online collaborative LaTeX editor used for writing, editing and publishing scientific documents.

PebblePad is Maastricht University’s digital portfolio tool for learning, assessment and showcasing.

Build, distribute, and analyse online surveys, collaborate in real-time, and export data in multiple formats.

Off-campus access to protected services and resources licensed by the library, like databases, e-journals and e-books for UM and MUMC+ students and staff members

Students and staff can make reservations for studyrooms, computer rooms and the do-it-yourself video studio.

Prevent sloppy referencing or plagiarism with the Similarity Check for researchers. The tool can be used by (co-)authors to authenticate manuscripts, and to check PhD theses.

Student Desktop Anywhere (SDA) as a way of providing students with all UM and faculty specific applications without the need to buy or install any software.

Your one-stop location for accessing and managing your personal university information.

An overview of tools available for students

TestVision for (summative) digital assessment (both on-site, e.g. in MECC Maastricht, and off site).

An overview to help you find out what online tools are available in the context of several educational scenarios.

Turnitin Originality software helps detect and prevent plagiarism when students hand in assignments and papers.

Start to film or record a video with a varied set of recording tools.

Virtual Research Environments (VRE) facilitate this evolution by combining filesharing, communication and collaboration in one tool.

Plug and play software used in the DIY Video studio.

A set of tools for feedback, voting, quizzing and engaging students during lectures and other learning activities.

Zoom is a video conferencing tool that is easy to use inside of Canvas or as stand-alone.