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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
Opening hours
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The staffed opening hours at university library are from Monday to Friday from 9:00 – 15:00.
During this time, anyone can enter the library.
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Access to the library is available from 8:00 – 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.
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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.
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:
Find your way at RUb
Find your way to the library's many collections and facilities.
The building
Architect: Henning Larsen Architects A / S
Engineer: Carl Bro A / S
Landscape Architect: Torben Sch?nherrs studio
Floor area: 7,600 m2
Number of shelf space on open shelves: 11.000
Number of shelf space in the closed magazine: 6,000
Put into operation: August 2001