Overview of databases, reference works and websites for Research in Russian and Eurasian Studies

Overview of databases, reference works and websites for research in Italian Language and Culture

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

Overview of databases, reference works and websites for research in Art & Art History

Systematically collecting, organising and citing your literature can be an overwhelming and time consuming process. A reference manager, like EndNote, Mendeley or Zotero, can help you with that.

Overview of databases, reference works and websites for Law

The Walaeus Library is Leiden University Libraries' medical library. The library is located on the first floor of the Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC).

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.

Overview of databases en websites for research in the Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences

Library staff will select, acquire, catalogue and manage materials to support teaching, learning and research at Leiden University. We aim to have all required study literature available online or in print at the beginning of the semester. Do you think that some titles are missing? Contact your…

Overview of databases, reference works and websites for research in Life Science & Technology

A systematic review answers a central question by summarising (all) relevant studies.

This Subject Guide is designed to support students of International Studies with writing their BA thesis and research papers. This guide focuses on the research process, and suggests effective ways to: 1. find a topic and formulate a good research question; 2. search, find and evaluate literature; 3.…

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

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

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…

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

The Middle Eastern Library is located on the ground floor of the new Herta Mohr Building at Witte Singel.

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A (systematic) review article provides a summary of the state of affairs in a particular field. Review articles are written by experts based on extensive research. Reading a review therefore provides quick insight into a field or subject.

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UBL has assigned a Subject Librarian or Medical Information Specialist to each department and program who provides in-depth assistance for researchers and teachers

This Subject Guide will provide you with an overview of useful databases and online resources available within and outside the University Library. This subject guide is your starting point, aiding you in finding sources for any research field within the field of International Studies and International…

Overview of databases, reference works and websites for South and Southeast Asian Studies.

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

The Western manuscript, archival and letter collections consist of books and documents written in Latin, Greek and Cyrillic script.

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

The Netherlands Code of Conduct for Research Integrity defines plagiarism as ‘the use of another person’s ideas, work methods, results or texts without appropriate acknowledgement’. The definition at Oxford University is somewhat more extensive: ‘Plagiarism is presenting someone else’s work or ideas…

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The library holds an extensive collection of books, journals, and other materials to support your studies.

Overview of databases and reference works for research in Archaeology.

Overview of databases, reference works and websites in western languages for research in Comparative Philosophy

Overview of databases, reference works and websites for research in Ancient Near East Studies. Last update: October 2020

We understand that starting a new study program can be quite overwhelming, with all the information coming your way. So, here you'll find just the most important things. Questions? Just ask at the library desk or send us a message!

Old maps, beautifully coloured drawings, early photographs, rare books, and even a genuine love letter. Leiden University Libraries (UBL) holds an important and diverse Japan collection. From January through December 2026, we will organize various public activities around the Japan collections.

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

The Middle Eastern Special Collections form the nucleus of the entire range of Oriental heritage collections of Leiden University Libraries.

Overview of databases and reference works for research in journalism and new media.

The special collections from Japan and Korea are located at the central library building at Witte Singel, where it forms a part of the Asian Library.

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