Overview of databases, reference works and websites for research in Biology

Overview of databases, reference works and websites for historical research

Subject librarians and Medical Information specialists employ general criteria when evaluating titles to be added or removed from the collections, some criteria having greater or lesser importance depending on subject area.

Overview of databases, reference works and websites for research in Classics

In the course of over four centuries the book collections have been greatly enlarged thanks to the bequests and grants or the purchases from the propriety of scholars or private collectors. Sometimes it concerned collections with thousands of early printed books, such as the purchase of the library…

The UBL provides access to an endless collection printed and online journal articles

A (digital) course reserve shelf offers the possibility to set library materials for a designated period aside.

Assistance creating links to journal articles and (e-)books.

Your support enables the UBL to continue fulfilling its role for the Leiden University community. You can make a one-off donation or make donations on a periodical basis. Gifts can made for the library as a whole, or for a designated project, the purchase of a subject collection or the…

Leiden University Libraries (UBL) works together with authors and publishers regularly and supports publication of books about the collections. Publications can be obtained from bookshops or publishers. You can also order publications via email (plaatsing@library.leidenuniv.nl). Please give the following…

Leiden University Libraries has a huge collection of books, journals and other materials to help you in your studies, both physical and online. Most of these materials can be requested through the Catalogue. Take a look at the video's below to learn how to borrow items or read about how to read books…

Museums, libraries and similar institutions can request materials for exhibitions from the Special Collections.

Overview of databases, reference works and websites for Law

Searching for relevant scholarly information can be a challenge. These tutorials can help you navigating the catalogue and other databases.

Overview of databases, reference works and websites for research in Chinese Studies

Course reserve shelves are a convenient way to temporarily group library materials together, for use inside the library.

The Western manuscript, archival and letter collections consist of books and documents written in Latin, Greek and Cyrillic script.

The Chinese Special Collections are part of the Asian Library. Items can be consulted at the Special Collections Reading Room.

Read all about the most important functionalities of EndNote.

Overview of databases, reference works and websites for research in Middle Eastern Studies

Overview of databases, reference works and websites for research in English language and culture.

Our list of commonly used tools facilitate your work and research online.

Overview of databases, reference works and websites for research in Italian Language and Culture

The G.W.J. Drewes Fund was invoked to celebrate the transfer of the scholarly legacy of Professor Drewes to the UBL and to mark the opening of the Asia Library in the University Library at the Witte Singel. The fund provides financial support to one or more fellowships at the Scaliger Institute. The…

Overview of databases, reference works and websites for research in Ancient Near East Studies. Last update: October 2020

The special collections from Japan and Korea are located at the central library building at Witte Singel, where it forms a part of the Asian Library.

Overview of databases, reference works and websites for research in Political Science

Overview of databases, reference works and websites for research in German language and culture.

Overview of databases, reference works and websites for research in Dutch language and culture.

Library staff will select, acquire, catalogue and manage materials to support teaching, learning and research at Leiden University. We aim to have all required study literature available online or in print at the beginning of the semester. Do you think that some titles are missing? Contact your…

Overview of databases, reference works and websites for research in Psychology

Overview of databases, reference works and websites for research in Cultural Anthropology

This Subject Guide is designed to support students of Japan studies at Leiden University in their research process. For every step of the research process, this guide introduces a number of tips and recommended resources. You can find several sub-guides and contacts in the 'quick links' in the tab on…

After the collapse of the Soviet Union, now thirty years ago, Russia lost much of its former prestige, influence, and territory. The ascent of Vladimir Putin initiated a turning point: Russia has once again developed itself into a major player on the world stage, garnering ever more influence in its…

Overview of databases, reference works and website for research in the History of Science

Brightspace is the electronic learning environment of Leiden University.

Overview of databases, reference works and websites for South and Southeast Asian Studies.

This Subject Guide is designed to support students of Korean studies at Leiden University in their research process. For every step of the research process, this guide introduces a number of tips and recommended resources. You can find several sub-guides and contacts in the 'quick links' in the tab…

Leiden University teachers that have requested course reserves for students at Leiden University Libraries (UBL), or have made books non-lendable for educational purposes, now have four ways to offer these materials to students at home.

As soon as your thesis has been approved, you will be asked to upload your final version to the Student Repository. The Repository is an online archive for Leiden University theses. You can send all questions regarding your upload to the repository to your Education administration office.

Book reviews give you a quick overview of the main arguments, quality and structure of a book.

Resources for searching Open Access articles, journals and books

Overview of databases, reference works and websites for Research in Russian and Eurasian Studies

Overview of databases, reference works and websites for research in Computer Science

The Student Repository is part of Scholarly Publications Leiden University and offers an online archive that makes Bachelor and Master theses easily searchable and publicly available.