LUMC Library and Study Facilities

The Walaeus Library is the medical library of the Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC). The library collection is freely accessible for reference and consultation.

Opening hours:
Monday through Thursday: 08.30 - 21.00h
Friday: 08.30 - 17.00h

The collection
The library collection comprises a large number of paper and online journals, books, reference works, and dissertations. In addition, various bibliographical databases are available online. For books or papers not specific to the medical field, visit the general University Library. Your LU card is necessary for access to the entrance. More information can be found at www.library.leiden.edu.

Orientation
Books and journals are displayed in an open room. All books can be borrowed from the library, except for loose-leaf works, reference and study books, and those with a yellow cover strip. Journals can generally not be borrowed but may be consulted in the library. The bound annual volumes of journals are arranged in alphabetical order. Recent journal issues can be found in separate bookcases and are divided into general and specialized sections. A growing number of journals can be consulted electronically via the website of the library.

Borrowing
A library pass is free for students of the Leiden University. The borrowing period is three weeks. Extending this time is possible at the library counter, via the OPC or by telephone. Not responding to reminders will cost € 5,- per overdue book. A reservation can be made on books that are out on loan. If the requested literature is not available from the Walaeus Library, the library can order it for you. Service costs will be charged.

Study Facilities
For students of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, 85 study places are available. The library also has a number of photocopy facilities and a computer room with 28 PCs, all with network access. In case these study places are crowded, there are a few alternatives. Plexus also offers a computer room open to students, which is usually not very crowded. The General University Library also has plenty of room to study, but the computers are usually taken unless you show up early in the morning.

Information and documentation systems
The Walaeus Library offers a variety of databases, such as PubMed, Medline, Web of Science, the Cochrane Library and UpToDate, most of which can be consulted via the LUMC network. These databases primarily refer to journal articles.
The library offers a personal reference service. In addition, an online literature search can be performed on request. For both services an appointment needs to be made.

Education
The library regularly schedules database instruction sessions for both staff and students. Every first Thursday of the month, members of staff can join a guided tour in order to become familiar with the library.

House rules
- No coats and bags allowed; use of cloakroom obligatory (lockers available).
- No food and drinks allowed (lockers available).
- Use of the library primarily for LUMC-staff and (bio)medical students.
- No one shall reserve a working place in the Library by leaving library material or personal property on reading table. Material and property left at a vacated working place may be removed by a Librarian.
- Use of photocopiers restricted to copying library materials

LUMC Map

Building 1
LUMC building 1 is the hospital center and contains lecture halls 1 to 5, HePatho, the board room of the M.F.L.S. and the restaurant.

Building 2
LUMC building 2 is the research building and also contains a restaurant on the ground floor.

Building 3
LUMC building 3 is the educational building and contains lecture hall 6, the workgroup rooms (V- ..) and the international office.

The research in the LUMC is organised in medical research profiles. Four of the research profiles aim at a specific biomedical theme, three other profiles are more generic. This is a great starting place to find all research that is ongoing in the LUMC.

You can find the website here.