University Library

Opening hours university library

Regular opening hours library

  • Monday - Friday: 08:00 – 24:00
  • Saturday - Sunday: 10:00 – 24:00

Holiday period openings hours:

Kings Day, Saturday April 27 : closed

Remembrance Day, Saturday May 4 : 10:00 - 18:00

Liberation Day, Sunday May 5 : closed

Ascension Day, Thursday May 9 : closed

Whitsun, Sunday May 19 : closed

Whitsun, Monday May 20 : 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, functioning University Card!

As stated 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.
If visitors have received a collection notification for a book, they can collect it at the library desk.

Next exam period 2024

  • June 3 - July 14

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.