We are very pleased to announce the agreement between the Association of Universities in the Netherlands (VSNU) and John Wiley and Sons, Inc. on unlimited open access publication of Dutch academic articles combined with expanded subscription access to high-quality research.

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

Resources for searching Open Access articles, journals and books

Leiden researchers are entitled to take part in deals regarding Open Access that have been arranged with a substantial number of publishers.

Overview of databases, reference works and websites for research in Public Administration

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

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

From as little as €45.00 per year, Friends enjoy special benefits. As a Friend you: support the UBL financially. The foundation of Friends regularly contributes to the purchase of a unique items or make a financial contribution to the organisation of exhibitions; become part of a network of…

De Boekenwereld is a Dutch language journal on the history of the book and prints. The journal is published by Amsterdam University Press in collaboration with the Royal Library, Allard Pierson|Special Collections of the University of Amsterdam and Leiden University Libraries. Each partner is responsible…

A systematic review answers a central question by summarising (all) relevant studies.

Overview of databases en websites for research in the Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences

You are a PhD candidate and the completion of your dissertation is approaching. What to do next?

A web lecture is a recording of a presentation, a lecture, a class, a keynote, or even a workshop that can be viewed after the event has taken place.

Overview of databases, reference works and websites for research in Life Science & Technology

This Subject Guide will provide you with an overview of useful databases and online resources available within and outside the University Library. This subject guide is your starting point, aiding you in finding sources for any research field within the field of International Studies and International…

The Library Panel is a platform for students and staff at Leiden University to give their opinion on the services and products of the University Libraries (UBL).

Leiden University Libraries (UBL) is an internationally recognised research library with world-class collections and advanced services for education and research. The UBL provides these scholarly information services as a trusted partner in knowledge for researchers, teachers and students. We create…

The composition and maintenance of Research Software is an increasingly important task in the development of research projects.

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

A guide for finding Korean newspapers, magazines, live TV broadcasts and audiovisual materials.

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

A number of tools and services are available to help you keep up to date with the latest developments in your subject field.

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

Overview of reference works, journals and website for research in Gender and Women’s studies of Japan

Explanation and background of Dutch copyright

Do you have books, manuscripts, and other materials and are considering donating them to UBL? If so, please get in touch with us.

Overview of databases, reference works and websites for research in Molecular Science & Technology

The Netherlands Code of Conduct for Research Integrity defines plagiarism as ‘the use of another person’s ideas, work methods, results or texts without appropriate acknowledgement’. The definition at Oxford University is somewhat more extensive: ‘Plagiarism is presenting someone else’s work or ideas…

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…

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…

Leiden University Libraries' favourite tools to facilitate your online work and research.

Looking for a book? Materials within the Leiden University Libraries (UBL) collection are (mostly) arranged according to the Library of Congress Classification.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has introduced itself into everyone's lives. Naturally, Leiden University Libraries also has to address the development of AI. In this subject guide, we will give a short introduction to (Gen)AI and its effects on the university library. This subject guide has also been…

The Asian Library holds the largest collection on Indonesia worldwide, and some of the foremost collections on South and Southeast Asia, China, Japan and Korea.

Publishing and sharing information has become more accessible. How can you judge whether or not a publication or an internet site is trustworthy? Here you will find some useful leads to help you judge information.

When writing a paper or thesis you are bound by the principles of academic integrity. There are strict rules concerning plagiarism. Citing your sources right is important to prevent plagiarism. But how do you read a reference and how to cite right?