The CMB is closed. Online services continue as normal!

The Central Medical Library will be closed until further notice.
Reserve a seat
During this period, you cannot reserve a seat or group room at the CMB.
Borrow & return books
Borrowing books remains possible. You can request books via SmartCat, pick up is only possible at the self-service of the University Library City Centre. For UMCG employees, we can also send requested books to your workplace via internal mail. Send us an email if you want that.
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You can return library books via the Bookbox outside the University Library City Centre.
Online services
All online services will continue as usual.
Ebooks
Do you urgently need a specific book? Let us know and we will try to get it as an e-book.
Request articles
Students and staff can still request journal articles from other libraries.
Assistance
Although you cannot make an on-site appointment during the closing period, you can always contact us by email for assistance. Or schedule an online meeting:
- Help with a search strategy: go to Request for LitSearch Support or send an email to literaturesearch umcg.nl
- You can also make an appointment if you want to reuse copyright-protected material for education, for example in lectures or on Nestor: Make an appointment or send an email to: m.pentinga umcg.nl
- Help with Pure: e-mail pure umcg.nl
- Help with Open Access: e-mail openaccess umcg.nl
- Help with Endnote, Mendeley and Refworks: e-mail refman umcg.nl
Other questions?
We will remain available, even on weekends. Contact us via:
Email: cmb umcg.nl | |
Chat: Chat with a librarian |
Last modified: | 14 September 2024 2.53 p.m. |
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