New system to register research publications
The registration system for research publications Metis will be replaced by LUCRIS in September 2013. Due to the migration you cannot register your publications in September.
Social and Behavioural Sciences
First results for the University Libraries’ user survey
In November 2012 3760 students and staff members of Leiden University participated in a user survey on the university libraries. Which points for improvement emerged and what actions have they prompted?
Digital National Security Archive now available
The Digital National Security Archive (DNSA) contains the most comprehensive set of declassified American government documents available. It can now be accessed online through our catalogue
Trial Worldwide Political Science Abstracts
The library has taken a trial of Worldwide Political Science Abstracts. This database will be available until the 11th of March 2013.
Handy new functions in the Catalogue
A new version of the main library Catalogue has been launched. Besides all the known functions the new Catalogue enables you to enhanced search on date range and influence the relevance ranking of your results.
University Library open on Good Friday
The University Library is open as usual on Good Friday and Saturday 30 March, but closed over Easter. The other libraries are closed from 29 March to 1 April.
The Library Learning Centre is closed until 12:00 on Wednesday June 12
The Library Learning Centre is closed until 12:00 on Wednesday June 12
Maintenance Wireless Network
On the 6th of February 2013 the software of the university wireless network (LUWA/Eduroam) will be renewed. There might be some problems with gaining access to the network or you may notice some short interrupts with your connection to the network.
NEW: ProQuest Dissertations and Theses - Full text
Leiden University Library has expanded her subscription to ProQuest Dissertations and Theses - Abstracts & Index with full-text access.
New: The Chicago Manual of Style online now available
The Chicago Manual of Style online (CMS) is a style guide for American English published since 1906 by the University of Chicago Presss.
Delay in book requests over the Christmas period
Due to the closure of the university libraries between Christmas and New Year's (except for the University Library) there will be delays in delivery of books that you request between 21 December and 1 January.
Study until midnight
Starting Monday 20 August we will apply our normal opening hours again: the University Library and the Law Library will be open til late on weekdays and on Sundays throughout most of the academic year. The libraries' opening hours are different from regular hours over summer.
Only the Library Learning Centre The Hague open on 3 October
Due to the local celebration of the relief of Leiden, the libraries of Leiden University will be closed on 2 October from 18h00 and on 3 October (the entire day), with the exception of the Library Learning Centre Faculty Campus The Hague. Please read more about this and other temporary changes to our services.
Opening hours in the festive season
The University Library is open as usual between Christmas and New Year's, but closes earlier on Christmas Eve and 31 December. Coffeestar will sell fresh coffee and sandwiches in the library canteen. The other university libraries are closed from 24 December until 1 January (inc).
Your opinion of the library counts!
What do you think of our libraries, the (digital) collections, services and the library staff? The Leiden University Libraries (UBL) would like to know!
The Library Learning Centre is closed until 12:00 on Wednesday June 12
The Library Learning Centre is closed until 12:00 on Wednesday June 12
Opening hours libraries during Ascension Day and Whitsun
All Leiden University libraries are closed on 19 and 20 May 2013, due to Whitsun.
New: International Encyclopedia of Political Science Online
International Encyclopedia of Political Science Online available now.
New database for the Social Sciences
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders available now.
Opening hours in the festive season
The University Library is open as usual between Christmas and New Year's, but closes earlier on Christmas Eve and 31 December. Coffeestar will sell fresh coffee and sandwiches in the library canteen. The other university libraries are closed from 24 December until 1 January (inc).
