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  • 13 August: Limited access on the 2nd basement level

    On 13 August 2026, maintenance work will be carried out on the glass roof of the Campus Library. For safety reasons, some study areas on the second basement level will be closed on that day. Please…

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  • 13 July–14 August: Reduced library services

    From 13 July to 14 August 2026, library services at the Medicine and Natural Sciences Library will be partially reduced:

    Monday, Wednesday to Friday
    10 am–5 pm

    Tuesday
    10 am–6 pm

    Saturday
    9 am–2 pm

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  • 6 July–17 August: reduced service hours

    From 6 July to 17 August 2026 the service at Campus Library will be reduced from 8 am to 4 pm.

    In urgent matters, please contact our colleagues at the other library locations or send an email to info…

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Opening hours during the semester break

    During the semester break from 27 July to 2 October the Library of Veterinary Medicine has changed opening hours.

    Monday–Friday
    10 am–4 pm

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Campus licences for the use of specialised dictionaries

    All members of Leipzig University now have access to renowned online specialist dictionaries focusing on law, economics and politics for German, English, French and Spanish languages.

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  • Workspaces for PhD students available

    Applications for these special workspaces in the Library for Education and Sports Science will be accepted from 7 July until 13 September

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  • Library of the German Literature Institute: Transfer of the holdings to the Bibliotheca Albertina

    The holdings of the German Literature Institute (DLL) will soon be made available in the Bibliotheca Albertina. DLL location will open its doors for the last time on 10 July 2025 and the books will be…

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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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  • JSTOR (JOURNAL STORAGE) WITH EXTENDED PORTFOLIO

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

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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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  • Studying with a child

    LUL offers support for parents with children

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