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Access restrictions

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.

Access regulations

During exam weeks, students registered at educational institutions other than Leiden University, and fee card holders who do not verifiably depend on the library collections for their research, have no access to the libraries.

Upcoming exam weeks
  • 4 December 2023 - 21 January 2024
  • 11 - 31 March 2024
  • 13 May - 30 June 2024

Study places during exam periods

During exam weeks, only Leiden University students may use library study places, after online reservation.

All library locations will have some study places freely available for those visitors to whom the access restrictions do not apply. These study places are marked with a white sticker.

Law Library

The Law Library is closed year-round to students registered at educational institutions other than Leiden University, and to fee card holders who do not verifiably depend on the library collections for their research.

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