If you try to bring others inside, your pass will be temporarily taken away and you will have to leave the building. You can pick up your pass again later at the reception desk.

Want to know more about a library cards? Go to the webpage on requesting or renewing a library card.

Restricted access during exam periods

Due to busy moments during examination periods, the library locations are then only accessible to UvA students and staff.

All other pass holders can only pick up materials during these periods (on showing their pick-up notice) and return them at the UB University Quarter. The Allard Pierson Reading Room will remain open for all pass holders for consulting heritage material and books from the Hand Libraries.

Questions or remarks? Please let us know via the contact form of the Library.

Exam period

Academic year 2025-2026

• 13 October up until 23 October 2025
• 12 December up until 19 December 2025
• 23 January up until 30 January  2026
• 20 March up until 27 March 2026
• 22 May up until 29 May 2026
• 19 June up until 26 June 2026

Law Library

The Law Library has a different access policy. Please read more on the Law Library web page.