University Library City Centre temporarily accessible for University of Groningen students and staff only

Exam period: UG-only weeks

To cope with the ever-increasing crowds in the library, four periods have been scheduled in which the UB City Centre is only accessible to students and staff of the University of Groningen.

The periods these measures will apply:

• 2 - 28 January 2026
• 14 March - 8 April 2026
• 30 May - 24 June 2026

Reservation mandatory

In the above-mentioned period, you can only enter the library by presenting your University card while entering the UB City Centre.

• Reserve a study place (required!)
• UB City Centre: entering the library, always have your University card ready!
• UB City Centre: no University card means no entry!
• When in doubt, our staff may ask for an ID.

Exceptions

In some cases, non-University of Groningen students or staff can get access to the library:

• Visitors wanting to consult a work from our Special Collections department (you may indicate upfront which work you wish to consult);
• and other persons who want to visit the library with a valid reason. For instance: the Documentation Centre for Dutch Political Parties (DNPP), the Groningen Institute for Central and Eastern European Studies (GICEES), etc.

Please report to the Facility Desk. If you want to be sure you won't be denied access to the library, please contact us in advance. Call our Facility Desk at 050 - 363 5000.

AExtra study spaces and alternatives

• Study spaces at the faculties (e.g. Harmonie, Röling and Duisenberggebouw)
• Hanzemediatheek
• Forum library (Nieuwe Markt 1)

Useful links

• University card (information on MyUniversity for staff)
• University card (information on MyUniversity for students)
• Download the UB App
  and get updates about opening hours and access rules
• Exam period alert

  During exam periods, reservations are mandatory and spots fill up quickly. With our alert (4 times a year), you'll always be on time.