News
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Back to regular opening hoursFrom Monday August 22, Leiden University Libraries apply regular opening hours again.
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From coffee to Rembrandt: Surprisingly UBYes. 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...
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Sawing, lifting and removing concrete for construction Asian LibraryThe 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...
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New library system in use
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...
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Leiden University Libraries donates more than 3000 images to WikimediaLeiden University Libraries (UBL) has donated over 3000 historic photographs and prints on the Dutch East Indies, China, Japan, Singapore and Suriname...
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Open access agreement with Taylor & FrancisA renewed agreement between VSNU and the publisher Taylor & Francis for 2016 and 2017 offers the opportunity for Leiden researchers to publish open ac...
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Leiden University Libraries will move to new library management system Alma
On July 18th Leiden University Libraries (UBL) will move to Alma, a new library management system which handles our acquisitions, loans, returns and r...
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Summer: adapted opening hoursOver summer we adapt the library opening hours. Make sure to check our website to plan your visit.
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Exhibition MNL250The exhibition MNL250: Jubileum van een lettergenootschap will be on display in Leiden University Libraries from June 9 to September 20.
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Demolition work roof University Library
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 ...
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Crowdfunding success for Menno ter Braak libraryThanks to a successful crowfunding project, Leiden University Libraries can acquire the library of Menno ter Braak, one of the most important Dutch cr...
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Leiden University Libraries joins The LTI Korea Library as Hub member
As of June 2016, Leiden University Libraries has become an official Hub Library Member of the Literature Translation Institute of Korea Library.
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American Chemical Society Supports Open Access Goals of Dutch Universities
The American Chemical Society’s Publications Division (ACS) and VSNU, in its role representing Dutch universities and participating research instituti...
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Libraries closed due to WhitsunAll Libraries are closed on Sunday 15 and Monday 16 2016 due to Whitsun.
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Construction started on Asian LibraryLeiden University is building a new Asian Library on top of the University Library (UB) at the Witte Singel in Leiden. Work starts on 26 April 2016, a...