University Library

Opening hours university library

Note: Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, the University Library will be closed due to major maintenance on the main water line.

University Library closed on September 30

Note: Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, the University Library will be closed due to major maintenance on the main water line.

 

Major maintenance work to the water main has been scheduled for Saturday, September 30, and that day no water will be available in the Library and CUBE, TIAS, and Warande Buildings. Consequently, the restrooms and coffee machines in these buildings cannot be used, and it has therefore been decided that these buildings will remain closed that day.

Montesquieu study spaces available

Are you planning to come to campus that day to study? In Montesquieu Building, 110 study spaces will be available between 10:00 and 24:00 hrs. Please make sure to book a study space through LibCal before coming to campus. No Library support will be available that day.

Library reopens on Sunday, October 1

As of Sunday, October 1, the study spaces in the Library will once again be available.

Opening hours library

  • Monday - Friday         08:00 – 24.00
  • Saturday - Sunday     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  

During exam periods the library is only accessible with a valid University Card!
No valid university card = no entry.  

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. 

Questions?  Mail: library@tilburguniversity.edu

Reserving study places

The study places can be reserved through LibCal the reservation system. 

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. Visitors without an access card can ask at the library desk to open de gates.
  • On weekends and on weekdays after 17:00 hrs. the gates will remain closed, and 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.

Library/Brabant Collection

The Brabant Collection information desk is open from Monday to Friday between 09:00 - 17:00 hrs (during library opening hours).*

For the consultation of special materials/works older than 1901, the reading room is open from Monday to Friday between 09:00 - 17:00 hrs (during the opening hours of the Brabant Collection).

It is possible to make an appointment for viewing on a Tuesday evening. Please make a request for this before 17:00 hrs on Thursday by calling +31 (0)13 - 466 2865 or by sending an e-mail to brabant@tilburguniversity.edu.

For questions about membership or borrowing/returning books, contact Library support at: library@tilburguniversity.edu or regarding the Brabant Collection with: brabant@tilburguniversity.edu.