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University of Groningen Library
University of Groningen Library Borrowing

Access and library card

All visitors (UG internal and external) need to present their access cards at the access gates at all times when entering and exiting the building. Please note that this may cause some inconvenience.

Student shows library card at the desk

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

Target groups

The University Library welcomes the diverse target groups that can access the University Library.

Library card and subscription options

If you are not a student or staff, but do wish to use our collection, the University Library offers a choice between a library card, a day pass and several subscription options.

Students

Students can use their University student card as a library card to borrow and access books. Your library card number is the bar code number on the back of the University student card. The student card is used:

Staff

UG staff have a personal University card. The University card can be used to borrow books from all UG libraries. The University card can also be used for interlibrary loans.

Alumni

Alumni can purchase a UB subscription. This costs € 45 a year - one month period of notice. Or you can choose to combine your UB card with a subscription to the Public Library.
With this subscription you can borrow books and enter the building. It does not include off-campus access to the UG’s electronic files, journals and e-books. Those are only accessible within the UG network.

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