13 May 2026

During the busy exam period from 18 May until 26 June, all study places marked with a dark blue or a light blue sticker need to be booked in advance, using Leiden University's online booking system. Only Leiden University students can book study places.

Several libraries offer a few freely available study places, for those visitors to whom the library access restrictions do not apply. These seats are marked with a white sticker.

Specific access regulations apply during the busy exam period. From 18 May until 26 June, the following visitor groups do not have access to the libraries:

• students registered at educational institutions other than Leiden University
• annual fee card holders who do not verifiably depend on Leiden University Libraries' collections for their research

The Law Library is closed to mentioned user groups year-round.