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News about our Services
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New: Find articles by Digital Object Identifier
21st September 2020Looking for an article for which you have a DOI (Digital Object Identifier) or a PMID (PubMed ID)? There is a new possibility to easily retrieve the text of an article, without having to search databases for minutes.
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Expand search terms in WorldCat Discovery
27th May 2020WorldCat Discovery can extend your entered search terms with synonyms or related terms.
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Thieves active in the library
10th March 2020Pay extra attention to your stuff! There are thieves active in the library,
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Study places for students
For more information, see the FAQ on coronavirus for students and the question 'Can I go to campus to study?'.
Tilburg University Card
The valid Tilburg University Card is the card that is used for multiple purposes and also gives access to the University Library.
Students and staff of Tilburg University can borrow books and av-materials on presentation of the University Card.
Visitors can purchase a loaner's card at the library desk to borrow books.
Visitors with a valid ID can request a day card at the Library Desk. The day card gives access to the library and the workplaces without a PC. During exam periods at Tilburg University, the library is only accessible to students of Tilburg University with a valid University Card and visitors with a library card. During exam periods day cards are not provided.
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The university library has an extensive collection in the fields of economics, law, social sciences, communication, culture, philosophy and religion. In addition, a number of special collections are managed, including the Brabant Collection.
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