Collections no longer accessible

The Humanities collections from the UB Singel and the P.C. Hoofthuis Library are moving to the new UB. This means that the collection from the P.C. Hoofthuis Library will no longer be accessible from Friday 13 June. And from Monday 30 June, the collection from the UB Singel will no longer be accessible.

Plan ahead and borrow the books you need from the P.C. Hoofthuis and UB Singel collections on time. The loan periods for borrowed books from the Humanities collections will be extended until the new University Library opens.

Special requests

During the moving period, you will receive an alternative pick-up location for material that you request from the Book Depot or another library location. In CataloguePlusExternal link, you can view the available options when requesting material.

Students can always contact the Library with questions about the collections using the contact formExternal link. If certain material is urgently needed, we will see what is possible on a case-by-case basis.

If you know before 13 June that you’ll need certain non-loanable books during the summer, please contact the Library. We’ll check if we can make an exception and lend the material temporarily.

Summer months

The Library will remain available on all campuses. Roeterseiland (REC H) is a quiet study location in the summer, and Science Park may be a good alternative if it's closer to your home.

Enhancing study comfort

The new University Library combines modern study comfort with Amsterdam’s historical heritage. The building, originally a hospital, has been transformed based on thorough research and input from students.

Students expressed a preference for smaller study spaces rather than large halls and a surrounding environment filled with books. This feedback has been incorporated into the design. The Humanities collections will remain, maintaining the atmosphere of a traditional library.

Several study spaces have been created to ensure you always find a suitable place, tailored to your needs.

The journey to the new University Library

The creation of the new University Library in the historic heart of Amsterdam was a complex challenge. Check out "The Making of" the new UB to discover how this innovative learning environment came to life.