The library for biology is located in the Science Library. The physical collection is divided into three subjects, each with its own placement: botany (about 1,250 titles), theoretical biology (approximately 4,650 titles) and zoology (about 9,900 titles). A selection of field guides and reference books is available for (preparing for) excursions.

Scientific discoveries in biology move fast and therefore journal articles and databases are the main source in both research and teaching. Recent books are generally digital, except text books and purchases on request.

The major databases for searching articles within the field of Biology are Web of Science (general), PubMed (medical), and Google Scholar.

The publication of data as part of an article or as a standalone publication is becoming increasingly common in biology. The following sites are some of the most important places for data publications:

• Search for specific data in re3data.org
• The Arabidopsis Information Resource (TAIR): genetic and molecular biology data for the higher plant Arabidopsis thaliana
• Dryad: one of the biggest data archives
• GBIF: data on bio-diversity

• Biotech life science dictionary 
• Encyclopedia of Life: knowledge of living organisms (from animals to bacteria) collected by prominent universities and museums
• Eurekalert! Science: press releases on research within science

• NIBI Dutch Institute for Biology, publishes BioNieuws and In levende lijve
• NBV Dutch Biotechnology Association, publishes C2W Life Sciences 
• NVBMB Netherlands Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology