- Contact & opening hoursThe University Library is located on the second floor of the Vrijhof building and is open to students and staff of all faculties of the University of Twente. Other visitors are welcome with a valid library card. Contact The University Library service desk is located at the entrance of the library in the Vrijhof. Contact staff members via email, phone or WhatsApp. Email: library@utwente.nl Telephone: +31 (0)53 - 489 2777 WhatsApp: +31 (0)6 39 458 713 (only during opening hours, no calls please) For education and research related matters, please contact the specialists in your faculty. Opening hours Regular weekend opening hours from January 2025: 10.00-20.00 REGULAR OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday: 8:30 - 23:30 Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 - 20:00 Extra WEEKEND opening hours EXAM WEEKS (10.00 - 22.00) 2025 (Jun) 28 & 29 June 2025 21-27 Jul.: weekday 8.30 - 20.00, weekend closed 28 Jul.-3 Aug.: weekday 8.30 - 20.00, weekend closed 4-10 Aug.: weekday 8.30 - 20.00, weekend closed 11-17 Aug.: weekday 8.30 - 20.00, weekend
- Historical image bank (Beeldbank)Images of on-campus student life throughout the years, portraits of remarkable professors and employees, photos and videos of exceptional moments in the history of the University of Twente. All that, and more, can be found in the University of Twente Beeldbank (Image bank). Photos can be downloaded in small and normal size for own use only. All photos copyrighted by the University of Twente can be published freely if 'Beeldbank University of Twente' is cited as the source. For all other photos, the photographer should be contacted unless otherwise stated. Separate internal image bank UT has a separate internal image bank used by MC, UToday and others. For details see the documentation on the internal image bank. CONTACT The Beeldbank is managed by the University Library. Do you have new visual material or additional information on persons pictured in the images, or do you want to use certain materials, please contact us. Use the form below to send us your questions, comments and/or complaints. Publication number
- Library registration & accountTo make use of the full range of the University Library services as a University of Twente staff member or student, make sure you register and/or login to your personal account (direct access) in FindUT. If you are not a UT staff member or student, you can obtain a library card at the University Library Service Desk or by filling in the application form online in advance after which you’ll receive an email with more information on the card and when it is ready for pick up. Alumni Alumni can obtain a UT library card for free at the University Library service desk Alumni can borrow up to 15 books With the temporary day account alumni have online access to literature within the IP-range of the University of Twente / when on campus In addition, access to the JSTOR database is possible via the alumni portal. Visit this page to learn how to obtain the login details. Retired UT staff, Saxion employees and students of other Dutch universities This group of users can obtain a free library card at the University Library
- Library service chargesBelow you will find the charges for various services offered by the University Library. Please be aware that instructions regarding these services can be found elsewhere on the University Library website. For the services listed here only debit card payments are accepted. Access to the University Library Students and staff UT: free (student or employee card is also your library card) Visitors: € 15 (rates may differ for businesses or institutions) Saxion students: € 3 TPC Navitas students, UT Alumni, UT former staff, Saxion staff, students of other Dutch universities: free You can apply for a Library Card using this online form. The Library Card will be created within a few working days and can be collected at the Library Service Desk on the second floor of the Vrijhof. Borrowing books From the university library collection: free From libraries in the Netherlands: € 13 (per volume) From libraries abroad: € 30 (per volume) Replacement costs will be charged when an item is not returned within the appropriate time
- Library staffLibrary service desk To contact staff members of the University Library service desk, please consult contact & opening hours. Information specialists Within your faculty, the Information Specialists are the first contact point for library-related matters, such as searching for literature, publishing, copyright & referencing and visibility & impact of your research. The Information Specialists are responsible for education in Information Literacy within your faculty. Service Portal - LISA Library - contact - information specialists Data stewards Within your faculty, Data Stewards are the first contact point for Research Data Management related matters, such as handling your data in day-to-day practice, writing a data policy for a group or filling in a data management plan for a research proposal. Watch this video to find out how your faculty's data steward can help you. Service Portal - LISA Library - contact - data stewards Other specialists The information specialists and data stewards work closely together with
- Starter guide for studentsThis overview of pages will help you get started at the University Library when you first arrive at the University of Twente as a student.
- Starter guide for teachersThis overview of pages will help you get started at the University Library when you first arrive at the University of Twente as a teacher. Library staff Information Specialists Content management Data stewards Other Specialists Library Service Desk Literature for education Find books, ebooks & more FAQ Using literature for teaching Available literature Course Reserves (FindUT) Databases A-Z Off-campus access Information literacy Quick start to information literacy Information Literacy | Microlectures FindUT Tips & Tricks Copyright, Referencing & Plagiarism Copyright Referencing & Plagiarism Any questions? Contact the library service desk
- Student projectsThe University Library provides a study environment that aims to facilitate learning for all UT students. In order to make the University Library as supportive and inclusive as possible, students are invited to use the study landscape as an innovative and safe space for research and experiments through the Leave Your Mark initiative. This not only gives you a chance to put your learning into practice, but also to share your ideas on how to improve the Library and take part in making the changes you wish to see. Why take part? An on-campus space to conduct projects linked to modules and/or personal ideas Put Challenge Based Learning into practice in a supportive, real-life environment Help the Library to develop a study landscape created by students for students Choose from a range of themes including well-being, inclusion and digitalization Made By Student – Previous Projects Smart Library UT TCS students used data from the Library's people counter sensors to develop a dashboard that visualizes and predicts occupancy
- Study facilitiesAt the University Library lots of materials are available to help UT students and staff focus and work comfortably. Consult the information below to learn more about the University Library study facilities. Lisa - bibliotheek In collaboration with the LISA Video Team (utwente.nl/video). Study Landscape Project Rooms There are 44 project rooms varying in capacity (1 – 7 people). The larger rooms are intended for group work and are equipped with whiteboards and LCD screens. Students are able to book a project room for 2 hours at time, twice per week (via Time Edit). Silent Areas A quiet and focused environment for individual study. Individual Study Places in Open Areas Provide a place to concentrate with natural light and nice views. Shared Study Places Offer subtle stimulation and peer support. Physical collection Recent literature, reference works, textbooks and dictionaries are available in the open stacks. Coffee Corner A place to stretch your legs and take a break with a coffee can be found just outside the
- The Chameleon RoomFeeling stressed or just need a break from your studies? The Chameleon Room, the ultimate student living room, was designed by students, for students, as a space to recharge, relax, and take care of your mental well-being.