It is currently only possible for UvA students to study in the Library. Reservations in advance are still required. Read more information on our page about reserving a study space.

It is possible to print and / or copy at all the open locations. Find more information on the page locations and opening hours.

The regular way of lending laptops with Chrome OS (Chromebooks) for one day is currently not possible. If you urgently need a Chromebook for a longer period, for example for an online exam or because your own laptop is under repair, you can submit a request via the contact form. The number of Chromebooks is limited. For those who need a laptop, there is the option to rent one via Studiepc.nl (with a discount via Surfspot).

UvA students can reserve a study space with a computer in the Library. For more information, go to the page about reserving a study place.

UvA students and staff and external borrowers can request printed materials via CataloguePlus and collect materials from different pick-up locations. External borrowers can only collect materials from the University Library Singel.

The open collections at the various library locations have limited access. Do you urgently need material from the open collections that cannot be requested via CataloguePlus? Please contact us by telephone on (+31)20 525 1405 to make a reservation for an inspection place.

Heritage materials and special collections can be viewed in the Allard Pierson research room. Reserving a workplace in advance is mandatory.

Books from the collection of the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (Hogeschool van Amsterdam) cannot be requested via CataloguePlus. UvA students and staff as well as external borrowers can visit the AUAS locations and borrow on site. UvA students and employees can also choose to request printed material from the AUAS via our contact form. It is also possible to pick up books yourself at the AUAS locations. For more information, see: www.amsterdamuas.com/library

Due to the corona period and measures taken, the delivery of material may take longer than you are used to. When the material is ready for you, you will receive a pick-up notification by email.

Some materials can unfortunately not (yet) be requested via CataloguePlus:

• Books from the collection of the AUAS cannot be requested via CataloguePlus. UvA students and staff can choose to submit an application for printed material from the AUAS via the contact form. It is also possible to pick up books yourself at the AUAS locations. For more information, see: www.amsterdamuas.com/library
• Inspection material from the open collections. To view material from the open collections, an appointment can be made by telephone on (+31)20 525 1405.

For other books / materials that cannot be requested, you can contact us via the contact form.

Materials that are not reserved by another borrower, can be renewed. Please contact us for this via the contact form. For those who are unable to return books at the UB Singel, there is an option to send them to us by post. Please, send them to:

Universiteitsbibliotheek van Amsterdam
Postbus 19185
1000 GD Amsterdam

Some postal services (e.g. DHL) do not deliver to p.o. boxes (postbussen). In that case, send your package to:

Universiteit van Amsterdam
Reference Postbus 19185 (Universiteitsbibliotheek)
Tafelbergweg 51
1105 BD Amsterdam

Due to the processing time of the mail, it may take some time for the books to be removed from your account.

UvA staff and students can submit a request. The Library will check whether the material can be supplied digitally. Keep in mind that it may all take longer than usual, and not everything can be delivered.

Requests can be made via the contact form (choose the option 'Request materials'). Please state clearly what you need (title and author, journal title, pages, etc.). There is also a Manual Requesting material.

In most cases you do not need a VPN to consult the digital collections. By logging in to CataloguePlus at the top right hand, you get access to the digital collections.

It is possible to request materials from other libraries via interlibrary loan (ILL). For borrowing materials from the AUAS, please see: Can I request and borrow books?

Under external borrowers are understood: private borrowers, alumni and borrowers from other universities or affiliated institutions.

External borrowers can again request printed materials via CataloguePlus and collect them at the University Library Singel. Returns are also only possible at the University Library Singel. In addition, external borrowers can view heritage materials and special collections in the Allard Pierson research room. It is mandatory to reserve a workplace in advance via the Allard Pierson website.

External borrowers who want to consult the digital collection can reserve a collection PC. A reservation can also be made to consult the inspection materials from the open collections on the University Library Singel. In both cases, reservations can be made by telephone on (+31)20 525 1405.

It is not possible for external borrowers to study in the library or to reserve a study place.