Library
About our library
The Library of the University of Aruba (UA) is a cozy space conveniently located on the ground floor at the Maria Convent of the university. As part of the University of Aruba, we provide information services to students, teachers, staff, alumni, professionals, and the community of Aruba.
Access and membership
The library is open to all for consultation of materials. To borrow books or to gain access to databases however you will need to show a student ID or membership card.
Our members have access to our ever-evolving collection of books on campus and also access to digital databases of articles, books, and journals/magazines. Membership is AWG. 125,- yearly.
Contact us for details about the registration and regulations for general membership (for alumni, professionals, and citizens).
Our collection
Use the catalog Aruba.worldcat.org (or the search bar below) to search our collection. Search at your own pace and time, the catalog is available 24/7. We invite you to discover, find availability, login, reserve, extend your loan or even download materials.
Databases
The Library offers a wide collection of multidisciplinary databases. Students can access these databases through the Online Learning Platform Stone. Log in with your SSO credentials to Stone and access the databases.
Inquiries
There is the possibility of requesting journal articles and other resources not held by the UA Library. It is there to support staff, students, and members engaged in research and teaching. The Library also invites you to suggest items to purchase. To make a recommendation for purchase, please email us at library@ua.aw.
Bookstore
The University of Aruba’s bookstore is located in the library. The Bookstore seeks to facilitate the purchase of textbooks for the students of the University of Aruba. Importing the books from the Netherlands and the United States, right to the University’s Bookstore.
Bookstore inventory
The UA Bookstore offers an inventory of textbooks for the different Faculties at the University of Aruba. If a book title is not available, it can be ordered upon request.
For more information contact us at bookstore@ua.aw.
Booklists
| Faculty | Year |
| FHTMS | Freshman 2024-2025 |
| FHTMS | Junior 2024-2025 |
Order your books online
Discover our available titles by browsing through our book-ordering forms below. Simply choose the titles you desire, provide your Name and Email, and receive your books swiftly and conveniently!
Bookstore warranty
On all books is a warranty. If the edition or title is not correct compared to the literature list, an exchange or refund can be made.
Vision and Mission
Vision
The UA Library supports education, research, and intellectual development by means of information resources services. The UA Library strives to create an environment that nurtures learning, communication, cooperation, harmony, and personal growth.
Mission
The UA Library provides information services to students, the faculties, and the community of Aruba in a manner that supports and enriches the institution’s education, research, and service missions.
Our philosophy is that all students and members of the UA Library have the right to the same services and facilities as they would enjoy at any other academic institution in the world. Because we are a small university and library we are also able to provide you with personal attention.
Library opening hours
| Weekday | Opens | Closes |
| Monday | 08:00 AM | 05:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 08:00 AM | 05:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 08:00 AM | 05:00 PM |
| Thursday | 08:00 AM | 05:00 PM |
| Friday | 08:00 AM | 05:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed | Closed |
Meet the happy staff!
