ArtEZ Library
Full of books, magazines, images and sheet music, the ArtEZ Library is a place to search, read, compare and discover. With both print and digital materials, you can research, expand your knowledge and even find answers to questions you hadn’t thought to ask.
What you can do
- Consult and borrow books, magazines, sheet music and reference works.
- Access a large collection of online databases with text, images and music.
- Read scientific journals in print or as PDFs.
- Extend loan periods and reserve materials using your library account.
- Use tutorials and search animations to support your research.
- Ask library staff for advice or support.
Online library
The digital library is always open – whether you’re at your desk, at home or on the go. It gives you access to resources often behind a paywall, such as specialist journals, sheet music and image collections. You can browse the full collection and download or reserve many resources instantly.
Arnhem
Monday to Friday, 9:00 – 17:30
bibliotheek.arnhem@artez.nl
Enschede
AKI ArtEZ Academy of Art & Design
Monday to Friday, 9:00 – 17:00
Friday, 9:00 – 16:30
bibliotheek.aki@artez.nl
ArtEZ Academy of Music
Monday to Friday, 9:00 – 17:00
bc.enschede@artez.nl
Zwolle
ArtEZ Academy of Art & Design Zwolle
Monday and Thursday, 9:00 – 21:00
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 8:00 – 17:00
bibliotheek.bkv.zwolle@artez.nl
ArtEZ Academy of Music
Monday to Friday, 9:00 – 17:00
(closed on Tuesdays from 10:00 – 10:45)
bc.zwolle@artez.nl
Please note: the library is closed during school holidays.