Library card and subscriptions
Free library card
The following target groups are entitled to a free University Library card:
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Former employees of the University of Groningen whose employment ended due to the (pre)pension or occupational disability (WAO)
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Staff of other Dutch universities, affiliated with UNL
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Students of other Dutch universities, affiliated with UNL
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Students of the Senior Academy (HOVO)
N.B.: during the UG-only period, only University of Groningen students and staff have access to the UB. You can always request and borrow materials.
Paid library cards
Subscription
If you are not not eligible for a free library card you can choose from several subscription options:
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University Library subscription: €45 a year - after first year, one month's notice.
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The Martini Card (valid at the UB as well as Forum Groningen - Public Library). Please contact Forum.
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The business card: €100 a year (after first year, one month's notice)
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Secondary school pupils: €15 a year
Payments can only be made by debit card.
N.B: These library cards do not grant you access to the UG's e-resources, journals and e-books. If you are not a student or member of staff at the UG but would still like to access these resources, you can only do so via the walk-in PCs in the UB on the ground floor.
Hanze University
Hanze University students who want to borrow books from the University Library have to buy a subscription (see above); the Hanze University will refund half of the subscription price. You may also purchase the Martini Card (combination card) at a discount. Employees of the Hanzehogeschool receive no compensation and pay the regular subscription price.
Application procedure
Applications for a library card can be made at the UB Library Support desk from Monday to Friday during office hours (until 5 p.m.). To acquire a library card, applicants must bring a valid ID, i.e. a passport, identity card, driver's license or an annual public transport pass (OV-jaarkaart). Staff from other Dutch universities must also bring a statement of employment; students from other Dutch universities must bring a valid student card; OU students must bring an OU card and proof of registration.
Please report any change of address, loss or theft to the Library Support desk immediately, by phone 050 - 363 50 20 or by e-mail: library rug.nl.