Leiden University Libraries (UBL) recently acquired a major collection of 19th-century photographs on South East Asia. The collection comprises more than 3,700 photographs of the Netherlands East Indies and mainland South East Asia, including Singapore, Myanmar, Penang and Malacca. The photographs are…

Early 2022, the UKB consortium renewed a number of 'read and publish' contracts with major publishers.

With its more than 1400 bindings and over a thousand fragments Leiden’s collection of medieval manuscripts (up to ca. 1550) is the largest in the Netherlands.

In this network event, we will have a closer look at data driven research at LUMC and the rules an regulations that surround the careful protection and management of hospital data. Yavanna van Oostveen works in the LUMC at the directorate Quality and Patient Safety. She is the BROK (Basic course on…

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The Lingling Wiyadharma Fellowship program offers the opportunity to three scholars to spend up to three months conducting research using the Southeast Asian and particularly the Indonesian special collections at Leiden University Libraries.

Overview of databases, reference works and websites for research in International Studies

Course reserve shelves are a convenient way to temporarily group library materials together, for use inside the library.

Welcome to Leiden University Libraries (UBL). The quiet atmosphere in the libraries ensures an inspiring and pleasant study environment.

Leiden University Libraries (UBL) has seen an increase in the number of visitors seeking a place to study. In order to meet Leiden University students' concerns, UBL has chosen to regulate library and study place access.

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Leiden University alumni and PhD graduates can continue to use library facilities free of charge.

If an item is not available at Leiden University Libraries (UBL), you can borrow materials directly from another library, request a book loan or article delivery through interlibrary loan, or suggest items for purchase.

Leiden University Libraries participates in international interlibrary loan services (ILL) and document delivery for libraries worldwide.

A (digital) course reserve shelf offers the possibility to set library materials for a designated period aside.

After large scale protests in the United States following police violence against black American citizens, racism in the Netherlands, too, is once again being widely debated. This renewed and intensified interest in the problems surrounding racism is prompting many to (re)read important works by black…

Our information specialists are ready to answer your questions on how to use Leiden University Libraries' (UBL) services or how to search for information.

UBL has assigned a Subject Librarian or Medical Information Specialist to each department and program who provides in-depth assistance for teachers. They can help you with: guidance on how to use library collections in your courses (such as placing texts in Brightspace) purchase requests putting…

Overview of databases, reference works and websites for research in Political Science

The libraries offer nearly 2000 study places. Some are freely available, some need to be booked in advance.

In the course of over four centuries the book collections have been greatly enlarged thanks to the bequests and grants or the purchases from the propriety of scholars or private collectors. Sometimes it concerned collections with thousands of early printed books, such as the purchase of the library…

UBL recently received a donation of some five hundred books on the Italian occupation of Libya and on Arabic linguistics. UBL gratefully acknowledges this donation by a Leiden University alumnus.

Leiden University Libraries (UBL) owns over 5 million paper materials. Loanable items can be picked up and returned at the UBL library location of your choice.

The University Library (UB) offers guided group visits and tours, introducing our collections and the rich history of the library.

Overview of databases, reference works and websites for research in Public Administration

Overview of databases, reference works and websites for research in Education and Child Studies

Overview of databases, reference works and websites for research in Psychology

The standard loan period for items borrowed at Leiden University Libraries (UBL) is 3 weeks.

Get off to a flying start with your studies at the library!

Searching for relevant scholarly information can be a challenge. These tutorials can help you navigating the catalogue and other databases.

Overview of databases, reference works and websites for research in Security Studies

Your support enables the UBL to continue fulfilling its role for the Leiden University community. You can make a one-off donation or make donations on a periodical basis. Gifts can made for the library as a whole, or for a designated project, the purchase of a subject collection or the…

Overview of databases, reference works and websites for research in Cultural Anthropology

Approximate delivery times for library items requested at Leiden University Libraries (UBL) and the African Studies Centre Leiden Library.

Some books have particular features such as design, unique illustrations and descriptive annotations. These features can be of interest for specific research.

Are you planning on using our collections intensively? Then book a workplace for researchers.

Overview of databases, reference works and websites for research in Latin American Studies