Roskilde University Library

Please note

On Friday 19 September the library will close at 15.00
Due to Roskilde University's annual celebration, the library will not be accessible via SMS code, student card, or staff card from 15.00 on Friday 19 September until 08:00 on Saturday 20 September.

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Welcome to the library

Research library with public access

Roskilde University Library (RUb) is a research library that gives employees and students at Roskilde University access to information and materials that are necessary for their research, teaching and learning.

Roskilde University Library is also a public library for regional research and teaching institutions, businesses and citizens.

Roskilde University Library is part of Royal Danish Library, which is responsible for all technical details regarding the library system and registration etc.

Contact the library

Phone: +45 33 47 47 47 - week days from 9-15

For students and researchers at Roskilde University with RUC login: Book a librarian

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The staffed opening hours at university library are from Monday to Friday from 9:00 �C 15:00.
During this time, anyone can enter the library.
Access to the library is available from 8:00 �C midnight for RUC students and RUC employees with a student/employee card.
External users can gain access by contacting the library's information desk during staffed opening hours and receiving an access code.
On 23 December (if this is a weekday) and on weekdays between Christmas and New Year, the library's staffed opening hours are from 9:00 - 13:00.
The library is unstaffed on public holidays and on Constitution Day, 5 June.

From week 27-32 you can enter the library on weekdays from 8-13 without a card/code.
The library is staffed weekdays 9-13.
Access to the library is available from 8:00 �C midnight for RUC students and RUC employees with a student/employee card.
External users can gain access by contacting the library's information desk during staffed opening hours and receiving an access code.

Libguides

A libguide is a short and clear guide made by the library. Each guide equips students to master the academic craft and helps researchers and others navigate and make use of the library's services. Find our Libguides below: