An inspiring study environment

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

Fostering a positive study atmosphere

Library users are trusted to be considerate of fellow visitors, and to respect each other’s needs, space and property
To be able to visit the libraries, you need your valid library card: the LU-Card
Bottled water may be taken into the library, other food and beverage items are not allowed
The reading room areas are marked as silent zones. At the University Library (UB), quiet conversations may be held at the ground floor areas and in the hallways
Study places may not be kept for others
Will you not be using your study place reservation? Please cancel your booking to release the desk for another student
All Leiden University buildings and outside premises are smoke-free

The quiet atmosphere in the libraries ensures a pleasant and inspiring study environment. Library users are trusted to be considerate of fellow visitors, and to respect each other’s needs, space and property
Food and beverages may not be taken into the libraries, except for resealable bottles of water
Please observe silence in the designated quiet zones, such as the reading rooms. Outside of these zones, users may hold conversations in an unobtrusive voice
Phone or video calls are permitted in hallways and corridors away from the study areas. Phones should always be set to vibration mode. When receiving a call in one of the study areas, please leave the area before answering
Library property requires careful handling. Users may be held liable for any damage caused by improper handling of library materials
Leiden University Libraries cannot be held responsible for the security of library patrons’ personal belongings
To have access to the libraries, users need a valid library card (LU-Card). Library cards may be issued to visitors of 16 years of age or older. Library staff is authorized to ask for your LU-Card at all times
Use of both library card (LU-Card) and user account data is non-transferable and may be used only by the person to whom they have been issued
In case study places are few, Leiden University students and staff may be given priority over both library access and seats. Certain areas within the library buildings may be restricted to specific user groups only
Students who will not be using their reserved library study place are required to cancel their reservation
Users are obliged to follow directions given by library staff
In case of an evacuation, please leave the building immediately at the nearest (emergency) exit. Follow instructions given by library staff and emergency services personnel, and head for the designated assembly area
Animals, other than assistance dogs, are not allowed into the libraries
No wheeled devices other than medical mobility devices may be taken into the libraries
All library buildings and premises are smoke-free. This includes the use of electronic cigarettes

In the libraries, Leiden University's general house rules apply.