Regular opening hours
The main entrance of the MEL and African Library in HMO is open on weekdays from 9:00–17:00 hrs. During these hours the library desk is staffed.
The secondary entrance to MEL & AL is via the UB walkway between HMO and the main University Library building: enter through its main entrance and proceed to the walkway on the first floor. The secondary entrance is open on weekdays 9:00–23:00 hrs, on weekends 9:30–22:30 hrs.
During exam periods, UBL reading rooms are busier than usual.
A number of study places in the Middle Eastern Library (MEL) Reading Room is permanently reserved for those who are actively using the NINO library collections: students, staff members and guests studying and researching in Egyptology, Assyriology and Near Eastern Archaeology.
Students and scholars of Ancient Near Eastern studies are encouraged to use the reserved seats among the NINO collections – during and outside busy exam periods.
Holiday closures
Leiden University Libraries’ reading rooms and services are closed during national holidays and during Leiden’s 3 October celebrations. During the summer schedule in July–August, opening hours are reduced.
Visit the UBL website for an overview of all Leiden University Libraries' opening hours, including MEL.
