Opening hours university library
Opening hours library
- Monday - Friday 08:00 – 24:00
- Saturday - Sunday 10:00 – 24:00
Easter opening hours
- Good Friday 29th March: 10.00 - 24.00
- Saturday 30th March: 10.00 - 24.00
- Easter Sunday 31st March: Closed
- Easter Monday 1st April: 10.00 - 24.00
Exam periods
To cope with the ever increasing numbers in the library, the library can only be used by Tilburg University students and staff during 4 exam periods throughout the academic year. The library gates are then closed.
During exam periods the library is only accessible with a valid University Card!
As described in the house rules, during the exam period it is not permitted for visitors with a (guest) library card to use the study places in the library.
Visitors can pick-up their reserved books at the library desk, if they have received a collection notification.
Exam periods 2024
- 18 March - 31 March
- 3 June - 14 July
Questions? Mail: library@tilburguniversity.edu
Library access policy
The library access policy has been revised since the reopening of the library. The Executive Board have made the following decisions:
- The library will be open for visitors on weekdays between 08:00 - 17:00 hrs.
- On weekends and on weekdays after 17:00 hrs. the gates will remain closed. Access is only possible for visitors with a Tilburg University card.
- During examination periods, access to the library is only possible with a Tilburg University Card.
When to collect your depot request?
Take a look at this webpage.
Brabant Collection
The Brabant Collection information desk is open from Monday to Friday between 09:00 - 17:00 (during library opening hours).*
For the consultation of special materials / publications older than 1901, the reading room is open from Monday to Friday between 09:00 - 17:00 (during the opening hours of the Brabant Collection).
It is possible to make an appointment for using the reading room on a Tuesday evening. Please make a request before 17:00 on a Thursday by phone +31 (0)13 - 466 2865 or by e-mail to brabant@tilburguniversity.edu.
For questions about membership or borrowing/returning books, contact Library support at: library@tilburguniversity.edu . Questions regarding the Brabant Collection may be sent to: brabant@tilburguniversity.edu.