The Leiden University Libraries consist of various locations, each with its own facilities and visiting options. 

You can find today's opening hours on the homepage. A complete overview of all opening hours and closing days of each location can be found on the opening hours page.

Check the webpage of our library organisation for an organisational overview and for the contact details of our management. Here you can also find an overview of the library staff. 

Anyone wishing to use the facilities of the Leiden University Libraries needs a personal library account and LU-Card (library card). To ensure there are sufficient study places for students at Leiden University, several access rules apply.

Is the answer to your question not included in this information? Please use the contact form.

On our pages under "Using the Library" you can find practical information regarding borrowing our materials. Information on viewing old prints and other special materials can be found on the pages of the Special Collections.

You can find information regarding access to digital sources on our remote access page.

If you are looking for subject-specific literature or need tips on finding and using specific sources, please check our subject guides.

Our curators from the Special Collections are happy to assist you with questions regarding our unique physical and digital collections of old prints, manuscripts, archives, photographs, prints, and drawings.

Do you want to contact us directly? Call on business days: 071-5272857 / +31715272857. Questions can also be submitted via the contact form. 

Do you have subject-specific questions or need support with writing a systematic review? Contact our subject-librarians and medical information specialists.  

This service is available to all students and staff at Leiden University.

For help with library skills, please contact the education information specialists.

The Centre for Digital Scholarship supports and facilitates Open Access, data management, and other forms of Digital Scholarship within Leiden University. 

Would you like to suggest a title for the Leiden University Library collections? Submit a purchase request form. This option is available to students and staff at Leiden University.

Do you have books, manuscripts, or other materials that you are thinking of donating to the library? Please contact us via our contact form.

Use the feedback form for suggestions, compliments, or complaints about our services.

We want all library services to be of high quality, accessible, and easy to use. Help us with your suggestions and join the library panel!