Library

The Mongui Maduro Library welcomes researchers for consulting the several sources of information the library offers.
We recommend to start your search in our online catalogue of books and a selection of articles of for topics of your interest. You can start here: https://maduro.bibliovation.com. A visit to the library is recommendable for a broader research. Some parts of the collection such as a large amount of documented periodical articles and newspaper clippings, do not appear in the online catalogue but are available for consult in the library.
In order to receive faster service, we recommend you to send your research request in advance by email or witj a phonecall, so our staff can start collecting the available information for you, prior to your visit. Do not hesitate to mail or call for advise if you can not find what you need. Email: info@madurolibrary.org Telephone: 5999 7375119.

What do we offer our researchers and visitors:

• 10 study places
• Free use of 2 computers with internet and Ms office 2010
• Free wifi for your own laptop or other device
• Scanning, printing and copying at friendly prices
• Email or saving of scanned documents on your own usb flash drive

All this in a pleasant study environment.

Note: The voltage of all our sockets is 220

As we are only a reference library, researchers are not allowed to borrow books. Photocopying and scanning are permitted, depending on the state of the material. Very valuable documents first need to be evaluated by the staff before giving permission for photocopying or scanning.

Different rules and regulations apply for the consultation of the SNOA archives (See Special collections)

To make everyone’s stay as agreeable as possible, please comply with the following rules:

• Please announce your presence and the purpose of your visit at the reception.
• Hand over big bags (also your laptop bag) to the receptionist, who will keep them safe in a locker.
• Research and study are only permitted in the reference room. The other rooms are not accessible to visitors.
• The staff will get you your books and other documents from the bookcases. It is not permitted to remove them on your own.
• Books and all other materials are for reference only.
• Use of the printer/scanner/photocopier is only allowed with accompaniment of a staff member.
• Eating and drinking is only allowed on the first floor of the Ena Dankmeijer-Maduro Pavilion.
• Please respect the tranquil working surroundings: turn off your mobile or put it on low vibration. Have your telephone conversations outside the building. 
• We cannot guarantee complete silence in the reference room, due to incoming phonecalls and visitors. However, we will ensure that there is a quiet environment in which to study. 
• Please leave your work station in a clean and orderly state.
• The manager of the library is authorized to prohibit access to the library to a visitor who acts improperly.

Visit us 

Cannot find what you are looking for? Do not hesitate to contact us.

Tel.: +5999 737 5119  
Email: info@madurolibrary.org