University Library Singel

The main location of the University Library was located on the Singel in the heart of Amsterdam. This location will be closed from Monday 30 June 2025. The new University Library will open on Monday 1 September.

Closure of locations

The new University Library (UB) in the University Quarter will open on 1 September. Therefore, the UB Singel (30 June) and the PC Hoofthuis Library (16 June) will close. From these dates, the printed collections will no longer be accessible due to the relocation.

During the summer months, the Library offers alternative study places and collection points for materials. You can collect and return requested materials at other library locations. This also applies to external borrowers. For study places, you can go to other study locations.

During the moving period, you will receive an alternative pick-up location for material that you request from the Book Depot or another library location. In CataloguePlus you can view the available options when requesting material.

Access policy

With a valid pass, the University Library is accessible to UvA students and staff, AUAS students and staff and anyone registered as a borrower. Please note: during examination periods, access for AUAS students/staff and external borrowers is restricted. Read more about the access policy.

Service & Collection

Check the opening hours of Service & Collection.

The information centre on the 1st floor is open for questions and for various facilities.

Collecting and returning books and other materials.
Assistance in finding scientific information and research data.
Borrowing laptops (Chromebooks). You can find more information about borrowing laptops at student.uva.nl.
Borrowing headphones (only UvA).
Requesting a library card (external borrowers).
Consulting the digital collection via collection PCs (external borrowers).
Student card service.
Printing, copying and scanning. You can find more information about printing, copying and scanning at student.uva.nl.

In the C and E buildings you will find the current collections (Humanities collections) in the fields of philosophy, religion, art history, Greek and Latin literature, science and technology. The musicology collection is located in A2.01. The collections are arranged according to the Library of Congress Classification system.

The other humanities collections can be found in the P.C. Hoofthuis Library. Explore the Library's classification.

Other facilities

Canteen
Recharge point for paying with student card
Meeting rooms

Accessibility

There is a sliding door to the right of the main entrance (next to the revolving door). Visitors in wheelchairs can enter through this door. Some parts of the building are not accessible to wheelchair users, namely: Vondelzaal, Belle van Zuylenzaal and 2nd floor of the C-building (part collection PR-Z).

Parking spaces for wheelchair users

Within the municipality of Amsterdam you can apply for an Amsterdam parking permit for disabled visitors if you are in possession of a European disabled parking card. This permit allows you to park free of charge in all paid parking areas.

Address & Contact

Any Questions, Suggestions or Complaints? Please let us now via the Library contact page.

Singel 425, 1012 WP Amsterdam

Telephone: 020 525 1405

P.O. Box 19185, 1000 GD Amsterdam

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