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  • No library service on 30 August after 4 pm

    No library service from 4 pm due to the high level of illness

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  • 20–22 August: Work on the glass roof of the reading area on the 2nd floor (east wing)

    From 20 August 2024, the defective panes in the glass roof of the reading area on the 2nd floor (east wing) will be replaced.
    Noise nuisance may occur during the work. We ask for your understanding.

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  • 29 August: Library catalog temporarily unavailable

    Due to maintenance work, Leipzig University Library's catalog will be unavailable on Tuesday, 20 August from 8 a. m. to presumably 9 a. m. This affects the catalog searches as well as the access to...

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  • 08 August: shortened service

    On Thursday, 08 August 2024, the staff of the Medicine and Sciences Library will be on their works outing. Therefore, the service desk will be staffed by colleagues from other branches in shortened...

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  • New Research Platform: scite_ai

    The LUL now subscribes to scite_ai, an AI-powered research platform that finds, analyzes and provides citation context for scientific papers, helping researchers evaluate the credibility and impact of...

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  • On 4 June, the Law Library II will not open until 9 am.

    On 4 June, the Law Library II will not open until 9 am. The reason for this is the interruption of the water supply due to construction work.

    We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

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  • Short-term closure of the open access area of sociology (3rd floor west wing)

    There are technical problems with the ceiling lighting in the west wing of the Bibliotheca Albertina that unfortunately cannot be resolved in the short term. From dusk onwards, there is an increased...

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  • Multifaceted tests for refugee Ukrainian students from 3 June

    This year, multifaceted tests for refugee Ukrainian students will be held at the Bibliotheca Albertina from 3 June. The tests will be held in the E-Assessment Center on the ground floor of the...

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  • update: WISO database and F.A.Z. library portal are still offline

    The contents of the WISO database and F.A.Z. library portal are still unavailable due to a massive hacker attack on the provider's website. They are working hard to restore the site.

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  • 10 May: closed

    The Library of Musicology will be closed on May 10.

    We kindly ask for your understanding.

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  • East wing: Repair of glass roof on 6 and 7 May

    In the Bibliotheca Albertina, repair work will be carried out on the glass roof on the 2nd floor, east wing, on 6 and 7 May. The work on the glass roof may result in restrictions and noise...

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  • From 25 March open again regularly

    From 25 March 2024 the Library of Arts will be open again regularly, the fire protection measures have been completed.

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  • Reading Area West: Temporary closure from 21 to 23 March

    Due to the event series "Leipzig liest" the reading area West will be closed as follows:

    21 March 24, 5 pm–10 pm
    22 March 24, 5 pm–10 pm
    23 March 24, from 5 pm

    On Sunday, the reading area West will...

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  • News from around the world: UBL licences Newsbank

    Since January, Leipzig University Library has been offering all users access to the Newsbank platform with over 7,000 news sources from more than 200 countries.

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  • Maintenance work on the smoke vents of the reading areas from 27-29 February

    The smoke vents (ventilation flaps and fire protection windows) in the reading areas will be serviced from 27-29 February 2024. The maintenance work will take place between 7am and 10am. During this...

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  • JSTOR (JOURNAL STORAGE) WITH EXTENDED PORTFOLIO

    Leipzig University Library has licensed new collections from the digital library JSTOR.

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  • Changed opening hours and adjustment of service hours from 1 March 2024

    Please note our changed opening hours of Bibliotheca Albertina from 1 March. From Monday to Friday, the Bibliotheca Albertina will remain open for you from 8 am to midnight. In response to popular...

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  • Full-text access to various new e-book packages

    Overview of the e-book packages available from individual academic publishers in 2024.

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  • Group study rooms on 1st basement and parent-child room available again

    The technical problem has been resolved

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