New Endnote Version
A new version of Endnote is available on your computer.
Law
Inactive workstations unlocked for others after 20 minutes
A library computer will be locked after 5 minutes of inactivity, and 15 minutes later it will be automatically logged out so that it becomes available again to others.
Increased charges for international interlibrary loan services
Leiden University Libraries increased its rates for international interlibrary loan and document supply (ILL) services by 1 April 2013.
Opening hours libraries during Ascension Day and Whitsun
All Leiden University libraries are closed on 19 and 20 May 2013, due to Whitsun.
University Library open on Good Friday
The University Library is open as usual on Good Friday and Saturday 30 March, but closed over Easter. The other libraries are closed from 29 March to 1 April.
Westlaw
Access to Westlaw has changed.
Trial IA Reporter
Leiden University Library has temporary access to the database “ IA Reporter ”.
Delay in book requests over the Christmas period
Due to the closure of the university libraries between Christmas and New Year's (except for the University Library) there will be delays in delivery of books that you request between 21 December and 1 January.
Opening hours in the festive season
The University Library is open as usual between Christmas and New Year's, but closes earlier on Christmas Eve and 31 December. Coffeestar will sell fresh coffee and sandwiches in the library canteen. The other university libraries are closed from 24 December until 1 January (inc).
Office 2010 for computer workplaces
As from 13 December, the computer work places in the Law Library will run a Windows 7 desktop with Office 2010. Due to the installation, fewer computer work places will be available on the mornings of 13 and 14 December until 10h00.
University Library open as usual on 5 December
The University Library is open until late as usual on 5 December, for those who prefer to be good students on 'Sinterklaas pakjesavond'. Other libraries may close earlier, please check this overview.
Maintenance Wireless Network
On the 6th of February 2013 the software of the university wireless network (LUWA/Eduroam) will be renewed. There might be some problems with gaining access to the network or you may notice some short interrupts with your connection to the network.
Noise pollution due to construction work
This week there will be some noise pollution in the library due to construction work at a footbridge.
Your opinion of the library counts!
What do you think of our libraries, the (digital) collections, services and the library staff? The Leiden University Libraries (UBL) would like to know!
Maintenance Catalogue 22 October from 5:30pm
On Monday 22 October from 5:30pm there will be essential maintenance on the Catalogue.
Only the Library Learning Centre The Hague open on 3 October
Due to the local celebration of the relief of Leiden, the libraries of Leiden University will be closed on 2 October from 18h00 and on 3 October (the entire day), with the exception of the Library Learning Centre Faculty Campus The Hague. Please read more about this and other temporary changes to our services.
NEW: ProQuest Dissertations and Theses - Full text
Leiden University Library has expanded her subscription to ProQuest Dissertations and Theses - Abstracts & Index with full-text access.
Study until midnight
Starting Monday 20 August we will apply our normal opening hours again: the University Library and the Law Library will be open til late on weekdays and on Sundays throughout most of the academic year. The libraries' opening hours are different from regular hours over summer.
Maintenance Library Systems on May 29 after 6 PM
On Tuesday May 29 after 6 PM you cannot borrow materials from the Walaeus Library, Law Library, the Library of Social and Behavioural Sciences and the East Asian Library. You also have limited access to the Catalogue and Special Collections during this evening, due to a necessary system update.
Books from Leiden Collections easier to find in Catalogue
Starting this week it is possible to restrict searches in the Catalogue to books and other material available in Leiden University Libraries.
