University Library

Welcome at the University Library

Discovering new sources, improving research methods, innovating teaching approaches – Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam’s University Library (UL) supports students, researchers and teachers in a wide range of activities.
The UL is the prime meeting place for people and knowledge. A place for individual studying and group projects with access to a huge wealth of information and materials.

Questions about the University Library? Send an e-mail to our management support.

Welcome at the University Library

Discovering new sources, improving research methods, innovating teaching approaches – Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam’s University Library (UL) supports students, researchers and teachers in a wide range of activities. The UL is the prime meeting place for people and knowledge. A place for individual studying and group projects with access to a huge wealth of information and materials.
The UL is the prime meeting place for people and knowledge. A place for individual studying and group projects with access to a huge wealth of information and materials.

What we do

Our information experts assist and advise researchers and teachers, whether they are searching the literature or need help with data management, open access publishing, open learning materials or copyright. We offer students workshops, guidance and a variety of places to study. We also curate and exhibit special collections, heritage objects and artworks.

Our ambition is to keep developing to become the central location for meeting others, sharing knowledge and finding inspiration – for both students and staff members. We offer services that help teachers, learners and researchers continue their journey. We focus on finding inspiring ways of working together, growing and learning from each other in order to have an even greater impact on scholarship and society.

What we do

Our information experts assist and advise researchers and teachers, whether they are searching the literature or need help with data management, open access publishing, open learning materials or copyright. We offer students workshops, guidance and a variety of places to study. We also curate and exhibit special collections, heritage objects and artworks.

Our ambition is to keep developing to become the central location for meeting others, sharing knowledge and finding inspiration – for both students and staff members. We offer services that help teachers, learners and researchers continue their journey. We focus on finding inspiring ways of working together, growing and learning from each other in order to have an even greater impact on scholarship and society.

Are you interested in joining the University Library?

You will contribute to innovative services that are ideally suited to the interests and needs of staff and students. Personally engaged, service oriented and constantly innovating. At the UL you will join over 100 colleagues who work at two different locations, the VU Main Building and VUmc.

Are you interested in joining the University Library?

You will contribute to innovative services that are ideally suited to the interests and needs of staff and students. Personally engaged, service oriented and constantly innovating. At the UL you will join over 100 colleagues who work at two different locations, the VU Main Building and VUmc.

Socially engaged

Working at VU Amsterdam means working together for a better world. You are an active contributor to that.

A healthy work-life balance

With our attractive secondary employment benefits, we help you stay balanced. Ranging from various forms of leave to sporting for free.

Sustainability

VU Amsterdam is the most sustainable university in the Netherlands. We encourage you to arrive at our campus by bike or public transit. And in our business operations, we make sustainable choices.

Interesting projects

In our team, you have full freedom to take initiative and develop your skills. We value sharing knowledge and work towards results.

Socially engaged

Working at VU Amsterdam means working together for a better world. You are an active contributor to that.

A healthy work-life balance

With our attractive secondary employment benefits, we help you stay balanced. Ranging from various forms of leave to sporting for free.

Sustainability

VU Amsterdam is the most sustainable university in the Netherlands. We encourage you to arrive at our campus by bike or public transit. And in our business operations, we make sustainable choices.

Interesting projects

In our team, you have full freedom to take initiative and develop your skills. We value sharing knowledge and work towards results.

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