Library card and subscriptions
Free library card
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 flexiblepension and retirement scheme (FPU), retirement 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).
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 (access to university libraries and Forum Groningen - Public Library). Please contact the Public Library.
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The business card: €100 a year (after first year, one month's notice)
N.B. These subscription options do not include off-campus access to the UG’s e-resources, e-journals and e-books. Those are only accessible within the UG network. Payments are only possible with a debit card.
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. Employees of the Hanzehogeschool receive no compensation and pay the regular subscription price.
Day pass
For occasional visits to consult material from the closed stacks in the study room, you can request a day pass for €2.50. The day pass can be purchased from the Library Support desk from Monday to Friday during office hours (9:00 a.m-5 p.m.) with valid ID. Payments are only possible with a debit card. You will be asked to leave a security deposit or your valid ID.
Please also note and take into account that retrieving publications from the closed stacks usually takes 3 hours, and in some cases even longer. Please contact us before your visit.
Application procedure
Applications for a library card can be made at the UB City Centre 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.
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