Mini-conference on Open and FAIR practices in Natural & Engineering Sciences
Are you interested in the topics of open research and FAIR data? Then join the first mini-conference on Open and FAIR practices in Natural & Engineering Sciences this spring!Read more
March 14, 2025
Forum Library: Spring holidays & exam opening hours
Spring is here, and we will be adjusting our opening hours for the upcoming spring holidays. We will also offer extended opening hours to support you during exam time! Be sure to check out the updated schedule below so you can plan your visits accordingly.
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March 13, 2025
WUR Library in 2024 at a glance
In a compact summary, we've gathered the facts and figures of the Library's key services in 2024. We're proud of our achievements and milestones over the past year. They reflect our commitment to excellence in providing reliable scholarly information services for research & education at WUR.
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March 10, 2025
Discover AI Library tools and resources
AI is changing how we work with and around scientific information. To help you use AI for library-related tasks, we have compiled a webpage with guidance, handy tools, and resources.Read more
March 7, 2025
How to remove copyrighted material from StudeerSnel?
StudeerSnel and Stuvia are popular platforms for students to exchange summaries and study notes. When a student makes a summary, sharing it on the web is lawful and beneficial. However, sharing copyrighted materials such as lecture slides and assignments from WUR courses is copyright infringement. You can ask StudeerSnel to remove copyright-protected materials.Read more
February 28, 2025
Use Lean Library to access the online library everywhere & anytime
Do you often search for publications using Google Scholar or other search tools? And do you often search for publications when you are not on campus? With Lean Library, you can easily access digital library resources, even when you are off-campus. The tool notifies you when WUR Library provides access to a publication. Read more
February 28, 2025
Unlimited access: explore Boerderij and other Misset journals
Starting 1 March 2025, WUR staff and students will have full access to all premium content and online magazines from Misset Publishers, thanks to a new Library licence. This includes top professional journals about the Dutch and international agricultural sector, such as Boerderij and Food + Agribusiness.Read more
February 24, 2025
Extended opening hours for exams
Exams are just around the corner. The Library offers extended opening hours during self-study and exam weeks. Please be sure to reserve your study spot in TimeEdit to make sure you have a place. Wishing you the best of luck with your exams!Read more
February 5, 2025
Online bookshelf: Study skills
Studying effectively at home or on campus doesn’t always come naturally. WUR Library has acquired a selection of study skills resources, recommended by the student dean and the student psychologist. Take some time to learn how to study smarter, it can make all the difference!
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February 5, 2025
Online bookshelf: Well-being
Studying and preparing for exams can be quite stressful as any student knows. In the Library you can find a small collection of encouraging books to help boost your happiness and well-being. The books are all chosen and recommended by the Surf your Stress team.Read more
January 28, 2025
Library collections: what's new, renewed, and ended?
For 2025, the Library has renewed its journals and databases subscriptions, added new ones, and extended several publication agreements. We’ve also carefully evaluated usage statistics and decided not to renew certain licences. What does this mean for the coming year?Read more
January 28, 2025
Find your ideal study spot in Forum Library
From group study rooms for collaborative projects to comfortable study pods for individual focus, the Library offers a broad variety of study places to meet your needs. Let’s have a quick look at the different study places in the Forum Library.Read more
January 28, 2025
Opening of the Beautiful Botany Exhibition
We’re happy to announce the opening of the exhibition "Beautiful Botany" in March 2025. On display will be drawings of tropical plants from Java by Berthe Hoola van Nooten. She was one of the finest Dutch botanical illustrators of the 19th century. The illustrations will be on view from 7 March until 15 July 2025. We warmly invite you to come and explore this extraordinary collection!
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January 27, 2025
New call for proposals and guide on flipping your journal to Diamond Open Access
NWO published a new funding call to support the transition of subscription-based academic journals to the Diamond Open Access model. Additionally, UKB created a practical guide to help editors with the process of flipping their journals to Diamond Open Access.Read more
January 23, 2025
Read, Publish & Scopus deal with Elsevier
Dutch higher education and research institutions and Elsevier have signed new reading, publishing, and Scopus agreements. The agreements started on 1 January 2025 and have a two-year term with an option for a one-year extension.
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January 21, 2025
Join the new series of Library essentials webinars
This spring, you can join a new series of Library Essentials webinars. Each session focuses on a topic that directly benefits your research or teaching, such as systematic literature searching, research data management, and open-access publishing. New to the series is a webinar on recognising predatory journals.Read more
January 13, 2025
From art to collectibles: showcase your creativity at WUR Library!
Are you a WUR student or staff member with a passion for art? Whether you're an artistic scientist or a scientific artist, WUR Library is looking for artwork for upcoming exhibits. This could be the perfect opportunity to showcase your creations and share them with a wider audience in a unique exhibition space!Read more
