Update: Forum Library summer schedule & maintenance

Summer opening hours & services 

From 13 July to 28 August 2026, the Forum Library will be open on weekdays from 08:00 to 18:00 and closed at weekends. Special Collections is open on weekdays from 08:00 to 13:00 unless stated otherwise below. Please note that the Library will be closed from Wednesday, 29 July to Friday, 31 July and on Wednesday, 5 August. Read more about the maintenance work and what you can expect to notice during this period.

Our Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery services will continue to operate throughout the summer. However, due to holiday closures and reduced staffing at partner libraries, delivery times may be longer than usual. We appreciate your understanding.

What to expect?

From 13 to 17 July

From Monday, 13 to Friday, 17 July, the mobile network in part C of the Forum building will be replaced. 

• There is no Wi-Fi available in the Forum Library. 
• The 3rd and 4th floors of the Library will be closed. 
• The 2nd floor is open. 
• You can use the fixed PCs to access the WUR network, or you can use the guest PCs with internet access.
• Some noise disturbance is to be expected.

From 27 to 31 July

The glass panels in the glass roof dome of the Library will be replaced from Wednesday, 29, to Friday, 31 July. 

• Preparatory work will take place on 27 and 28 July. During this time, the study spaces around the globe will be covered by a temporary dust screen. You are welcome to use the study spaces in the rooms behind the bookshelves.
• The Forum Library is closed from 29 to 31 July for safety reasons.
• Special Collections is closed from 27 to 31 July.
• You cannot get books from the open shelves in the Library yourself. Please request books from the open shelves and stacks through WUR Library Search.
• The Pick-up & Go desk is open from 12:00 until 14:00. After receiving a pick-up notification, you can collect your requested and reserved books from the Pick-up & Go desk, located in the In'to Languages’ office, next to the main entrance of the Library. If you are a staff member, requested books can also be sent directly to your office. 
• Note that if bad weather is expected, the work will take place later. Please keep an eye on our website for any updates.

From 20 July to 28 August 

From Monday, 20 July to Friday, 28 August, the wired network in the Forum building, including the Library, will be replaced. 

• Wi-Fi will work, but MFCs, coffee machines and lockers can occasionally malfunction, because these devices use the fixed network.
• The Library is open on all floors, on weekdays from 8:00 to 18:00 (except for 29-31 July and 5 August).
• Please allow some noise disturbance. 
• The Special Collections reading room is open from Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 13:00. From 27 to 31 July and on Friday, 7, 14 & 21 August, Special Collections is closed.
• On Saturdays and Sundays, the Library and Special Collections are closed.

5 August

On 5 August, work is carried out at the transformer station (electricity) in the Forum building.

• The Forum building, Library, and Special Collections are closed.
• You can contact us through the chatbox on the library's website, email us or call us 0317- 480100.

Start of academic year

From Monday, 31 August, the Forum Library and Special Collections will be open again according to our regular hours.

Summarised

Forum Library is operating on its summer schedule from 13 July onwards and is open on weekdays from 08:00 to 18:00. The Library is closed on weekends. Please also note that maintenance work is taking place during this period, which may affect your visit. Our Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery services will continue to operate throughout the summer with delayed delivery times.