Library
Leiden University Libraries (UBL) has several locations in Leiden and The Hague. As a Leiden University student, you can make use of all locations.
UBL locations and opening hours
Facilities
In the university libraries you can find:
- A large collection of scholarly information, both digital and paper-based;
- Special collections: manuscripts, archives, early editions, maps, prints and photos from all over the world;
- A quiet place to study, alone or in a group.
Access with your LU-Card
To use the university's library facilities you will need an activated LU-Card.
More information
On the UBL website you can find the latest information on library facilities, locations and opening times.
Leiden University Libraries (UBL) websiteElectronic astronomy library
The electronic library of Leiden Observatory contains links to publication and preprint databases, book publishers, electronic (amateur) astronomy and physics journals and other astronomy-related resources.