On Monday October 3, Leiden University Libraries are closed at all locations due to the annual celebration of the Relief of Leiden. The University Lib...
Due to technical problems the Catalogue is temporarily not available.
Due to Budget Day, the opening-day of Dutch parliament, there is no book transport on Tuesday, September 20th between Leiden and The Hague. Applicatio...
The programme for the Leiden Asia Year in 2017 is now available. Rector Carel Stolker launched the new website leidenasiayear.nl at the opening of the...
Starting in September, 55,000 books from the Leiden University Libraries will be digitized. This marks Leiden University’s contribution to the success...
From Monday August 22, Leiden University Libraries apply regular opening hours again.
Yes. We keep books. But the University Library offers so much more! 11 things that you might not expect from a University Library, but that you will c...
The steel structure for the Asian Library on the roof of the University Library is taking on shape. You can find more information on the work planned...
On July 18th, Leiden University Libraries (UBL) has taken a new library system in use. For users, little has changed. However, it is possible that the...
Leiden University Libraries (UBL) has donated over 3000 historic photographs and prints on the Dutch East Indies, China, Japan, Singapore and Suriname...
A renewed agreement between VSNU and the publisher Taylor & Francis for 2016 and 2017 offers the opportunity for Leiden researchers to publish open ac...
On July 18th Leiden University Libraries (UBL) will move to Alma, a new library management system which handles our acquisitions, loans, returns and r...
Over summer we adapt the library opening hours. Make sure to check our website to plan your visit.
The exhibition MNL250: Jubileum van een lettergenootschap will be on display in Leiden University Libraries from June 9 to September 20.
From Monday 6th through Friday June 10th, part of the overhanging concrete roof of the University Library will be removed for the construction of the ...