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House rules

Study places

All study places in the UB City Centre and UB Zernike are freely accessible, with the exception of the UG-only periods. In these weeks surrounding the exam periods you must reserve a study place in the UB City Centre upfront (you need your UG or Hanze student number for this). You do not need to reserve a studyplace at the UB Zernike.

Please note: in UG-only periods the UB City Centre is accessible for students and staff of the University of Groningen only, see: Exam periods: UG-only weeks.
At the UB Zernike the UG-only period does not apply.

Contact

  • Facility Desk UB City Centre (e.g. for questions on study places and the building):
    Mon-Fri, 9 am - 5 pm: tel. 050 36 35000.
  • Library Support Desk UB City Centre (e.g. for questions on borrowing books):
    Mon-Fri, 9 am - 4.30 pm: tel. 050 36 35020 or e-mail us at library rug.nl
  • Library Support Desk UB Zernike:

    Mon-Fri, 9 am - 4.30 pm: tel. 050 36 35020 or e-mail us at library rug.nl

House rules

The University Library has the following house rules:

  • Water bottles and coffee cups are permitted throughout the building, with the exception of the Special Collections room
  • You're considerate of your fellow students
  • You leave your study place tidy and clean


The building has study zones and coffee corners, with different rules of conduct for each zone. On your right are some examples of the signage that can be found on the doors in the different zones.

Smoking

The whole University of Groningen is smoke-free! That means it is not allowed to smoke in any UG building - which also applies to the roof terraces of the University Library City Centre!
Moreover, there are smoke-free zones directly around the entrances of the UG buildings.

Remarks or complaints?

Please report any irregularities, nuisance, waste, etc.

  • in person to the Facility Desk,
  • by phone at (050) 363 5000,
  • via e-mail: library rug.nl
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