Library
Exam period: 7 - 27 October
Book your study place in advance!
From 7 until 27 October 2024, all study places marked with a dark blue or a light blue sticker need to be booked in advance, using Leiden University's online booking system. Only Leiden University students can book seats.
All library locations offer a few freely available study places, for those visitors to whom the library access restrictions do not apply. These seats are marked with a white sticker.
Library access regulations
Specific access regulations apply during the busy exam period. From 7 until 27 October, the following user groups do not have access to the libraries:
- students registered at educational institutions other than Leiden University
- annual fee card holders who do not verifiably depend on Leiden University Libraries' collections for their research
The Law Library is closed to mentioned user groups year-round.
3 October: Relief of Leiden
On 3 October, all library locations located in Leiden will be closed due to the city's celebration of the Relief of Leiden. Please find all library closures and adjusted hours for 2, 3 and 4 October on our opening hours webpage.