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Accessibility

All Leiden University Libraries' locations are accessible to people with disabilities or health impairments. Our staff will be happy to assist all visitors requiring specific assistance navigating the library buildings or services.

Lifts

The UB has two lifts for use by visitors. The S-UB basement area can only be accessed by means of a staircase.

Study places

Two of the computer workplaces on the ground floor of the University Library (UB) have adjustable tables. For these seats, visitors with a disability are given priority over other users.

On the first floor there are several adjustable tables in study area 3 and 4. The individual study rooms in the UB have adjustable tables, too. However, these rooms are not wheelchair accessible.

Silent zones

The first and second floor reading rooms are marked as silent zones. The study areas on the ground floor, in the Information Centre Huygens and the north hall, may be used to confer in a subdued voice.

Borrowing

Library staff will be happy to assist in fetching books, either from a shelf or from the book locker. Upon request, we can see to it that library materials will always be placed in one of the lower or medium-height lockers.

Accessible toilets

The entrance hall has accessible toilets on the ground floor as well as on the second (top) floor. The toilets are located in the far corners at the Witte Singel side of the building.

In the north hall, through the Information Centre Huygens, there is an accessible toilet on the first floor, across the hallway facing the lift.

Parking facilities

Between Witte Singel 25 and 27, right next to the UB, there are 2 accessible parking spaces, and the Cleveringaplaats has 3. For all of these spots, an official 'disabled parking badge' is required.

At the Law Library entrance within the Kamerlingh Onnes Building, there is a small flight of stairs. A wheelchair accessible stairlift is available.

The Social and Behavioural Sciences Library is on ground level.

Two of the computer desks are adjustable ones. For these seats, visitors with a disability are given priority over other users.

Library staff will be happy to assist in fetching books, either from a shelf or from the book locker. Upon request, we can see to it that library materials will always be placed in one of the lower or medium-height lockers.

How quiet or how busy are the libraries?

Our app Study Spots offers a real-time estimate on how busy the library study areas currently are. 

The quiet atmosphere in the libraries ensures a pleasant study environment. However, especially during exam weeks the study areas can sometimes fill to capacity. For visitors looking to avoid busy hours, the best visiting times during exam periods would be in the mornings until around 11:00, and later on in the day between 18:00 and 20:00 approximately.

Exam weeks for the academic year 2024-2025
  • 7 - 27 October 2024
  • 2 December 2024 - 26 January 2025
  • 3 - 23 March 2025
  • 12 May - 29 June 2025
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