705 search results for “universe” in the Library website
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Cleveringa lecture
Inaugural lecture
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Leiden European City of Science
In 2022, Leiden was European City of Science. During this year, Leiden presented a public programme brimming with science, knowledge, arts, and skills for anyone with a curious mind. Leiden University Libraries (UBL) organised an extensive programme of activities on the theme of Leiden European City…
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South and Southeast Asian photography
The photo collection of South and Southeast Asia contains material collected by the Kern Institute and the Royal Netherlands Institute of Southeast Asian and Caribbean Studies (KITLV). In addition to photo prints in various techniques, the collection also includes (lantern) slides, picture postcards…
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Tropical start to 55th edition of EL CID
Armed with sunglasses, a thick layer of sunscreen and several bottles of water, over 3,300 students have arrived in Leiden for their introduction week. The start of the 55th EL CID happened to be on the hottest day of the year.
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History of Science
Overview of databases, reference works and website for research in the History of Science
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Copyright and Brightspace
Brightspace is the electronic learning environment of Leiden University.
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How to use Digital Collections
Digital Collections contains over 500,000 digitized primary sources, reference works and digital born materials held by Leiden University Libraries. In this repository you will find digital facsimiles of prints, drawings, photographs, maps and archival documents; digital facsimiles of manuscript books…
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Collections
The special collections of Leiden University Libraries offer access to worldwide known valuable, rare, and unique materials. The collections are actively complemented and made accessible for research and education.
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History
Overview of databases, reference works and websites for historical research
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Find Journal Articles
The UBL provides access to an endless collection printed and online journal articles
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Afrikastudies
Overview of databases, reference works and websites for research in African Studies
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Funding
Most questions we receive about Open Access concern funding.
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About the CDS
“Digital Scholarship” comprises the many different ways in which researchers can make use of digital technologies for the purpose of academic research.
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Reference management
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.
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Managing your references using Zotero
Study support
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Medieval Manuscripts
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.
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Photographs
The photographs collection of Leiden University Librarie (UBL) contains specimens of almost all photographic processes from the history of the medium, rare objects and artistic highlights. Together, they shed light on the history of photography as a technique, a means of scientific, historic and personal…
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Working with EndNote
Read all about the most important functionalities of EndNote.
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Working with Zotero
Read all about the most important functionalities of Zotero.
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North Korea
Welcome to the Sub-guide for North Korea. This Sub-guide is designed for students looking to locate, access and use a wide variety of scholarly and non-scholarly sources which are either (1) published or produced in North Korea or (2) about North Korea. This Sub-guide is a part of the General Subject…
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RDM Checklist
In short, data management can be defined as the creation, storage, maintenance, disclosure, archiving and sustainable preservation of research data. Increasingly the so called FAIR principles are referred to as a final goal: data should be made 'Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Re-usable'.
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Searching for book reviews
Book reviews give you a quick overview of the main arguments, quality and structure of a book.
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Thesis assistance
Do you need help with writing your thesis or do you have a question about using the library? Take a look at the sources below.
- Searching and using images
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Rare Books
Some books have particular features such as design, unique illustrations and descriptive annotations. These features can be of interest for specific research.
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Delivery schedule
Approximate delivery times for library items requested at Leiden University Libraries (UBL)
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Where can I find the libraries?
Leiden University has library locations in Leiden and The Hague. Are you having trouble finding anything, or do you have a question? Our library staff is glad to help you. You can find them at the information desks, and around the library.
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Urban Studies
Overview of databases, reference works and websites for research in Urban Studies
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Copyright Information Office
Copyright is important when writing, publishing or (re-)using academic publications. The Copyright Information Office helps Leiden University staff with copyright related questions.
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Art & Art History
Overview of databases, reference works and websites for research in Art & Art History
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Research suggestions
The research suggestions below may be suitable for a bachelor's or master's thesis or can be used as additional source material in ongoing research.
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International Studies: how to write your thesis
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.…
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Post-medieval Manuscripts and Private Archives
The domain of the post-medieval manuscripts and private archives covers the period from about 1550 to the present. A clear distinction with the medieval manuscripts, however, is difficult to make. There are many undated manuscripts and it is often difficult to date them even within a decade or a quarter…
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Korean Newspapers, TV & Media
A guide for finding Korean newspapers, magazines, live TV broadcasts and audiovisual materials.
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Criminology
Overview of databases, reference works and websites for research in Criminology
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Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences
Overview of databases en websites for research in the Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences
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Public Administration
Overview of databases, reference works and websites for research in Public Administration
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Copyright and FeedbackFruits
FeedbackFruits (FbF) is a digital teaching tool accessible via Brightspace. Below you will find how to use FbF in compliance with copyright rules.
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German Language and Culture
Overview of databases, reference works and websites for research in German language and culture.
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Security Studies
Overview of databases, reference works and websites for research in Security Studies
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Middle Eastern Special Collections
The Middle Eastern Special Collections form the nucleus of the entire range of Oriental heritage collections of Leiden University Libraries.
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Journalism and New Media
Overview of databases and reference works for research in journalism and new media.
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Law
Overview of databases, reference works and websites for Law
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Psychology
Overview of databases, reference works and websites for research in Psychology
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Digital Scholarship projects
Our current projects using new digital methods and techniques.
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Middle Eastern Studies
Overview of databases, reference works and websites for research in Middle Eastern Studies
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Oppression and Freedom
Freedom is not something we can take for granted. In its thematic programme ‘Oppression and Freedom’, Leiden University Libraries (UBL) has explored views on identity, relations and the interaction between individuals and groups in the past. The programme included several (online) exhibitions, workshops…