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  • Restrictions due hot weather

    Due to the high temperatures, all of our locations are currently experiencing significant heat stress, which is expected to continue throughout the weekend.

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  • Heat build-up in the server rooms: user computers to be switched off from midday today

    Due to the increased heat build-up, the user computers at the branches will need to be switched off from midday today until Monday morning.

    We apologise for any inconvenience.

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  • Law Library I+II: Restriction on opening hours

    Failure of the cooling system in the ventilation system

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  • Roofing work in the reading areas on 19 and 20 May

    On 19 and 20 May broken glass panes in the glass roofs of the reading areas (eastern and western wing) will be replaced.

    The work places in the affected areas will be cordoned off for the duration of…

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  • New opening hours from 7 Mai

    From 7 May new opening hours will apply to the Library of Musicology:

    Monday
    10:00 – 13:00

    Wednesday 
    13:00 – 16:00

    Thursday
    13:00 – 16:00

    The library is closed on Tuesdays and Fridays.

    Outside…

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  • 30 April: library close at 11.30 pm

    The Medicine and sciences library will close at 11:30 pm on Thursday 30 April.

    Thank you kindly for your understanding.

     

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  • LUL's chat service is being discontinued

    Since 2023, we have seen a gradual decline in enquiries. We will, of course, continue to answer your questions by email, over the phone or in person at the library.

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  • Maintenance work on the Shibboleth login service

    10 March 2026 from 8 am to 10 am

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  • 27 February: reduced service hours

    On 27 February 2026 the service at Campus Library will be reduced from 8 am to 4:30 pm.

    Thank you for your understanding.

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  • 27 February: Open until 2 pm

    The Library of Musicology will only be open until 2 pm on Friday, 27 February 2026. We apologise for any inconvenience.

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  • LUL catalogue with redesign and new features

    On 27 January 2026, the Leipzig University Library (LUL) catalogue went online with a redesign and new features, including a clearer presentation, grouping of search results and a dark mode.

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  • 6 February to 31 March 2026: Access only via night entrance

    From Friday, February 6, until Tuesday, March 31, 2026, access to the campus library during opening hours will be via the night entrance (Augustusplatz).

    We kindly ask for your understanding.

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  • Insolvency of the University’s contractual partner: Publicly accesible copying facilities to be discontinued

    The publicly accessible photocopiers and printers at Leipzig University will only remain available to users until 31 January 2026. This is due to the insolvency proceedings affecting the company…

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  • 4 December: shortened service hours 9 am–6 pm

    On Thursday, 4 December, the service desk in Bibliotheca Albertia is only staffed until 6 pm.

    We kindly ask for your understanding.

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  • Christmas and New Year's Holiday opening hours

    Information to all locations of Leipzig University Library

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  • Change to the terms of use for the carrels on the 1st floor eastern wing

    We are currently in the process of changing the terms of use for the individual work places (carrels) on the 1st floor eastern wing. In future, these spaces will no longer be bookable but will be…

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  • 10–11 November: Group study rooms with limited use

    On 10 and 11 November 2025, repair work will be carried out in group study room 4 of Campus Library, meaning that the room will be unavailable for use throughout the day. Noise disturbance is to be…

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  • 09–11 October: changed service hours

    On 9 and 10 October 2025, the service desk at Campus Library will close at 4 pm. There will be no service on Saturday, 11 October 2025. Opening hours remain unchanged.

    We kindly ask for your…

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  • Opening hours 3 October (public holiday)

    Bibliotheca Albertina and Campus Library are open without library services. All other branches remain closed

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  • New Students: Welcome to Leipzig University Library

    With your student card you can also use the LUL. After registering online once, your UniCard also serves as your library card. Here you will find the link to the online registration form and important…

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