This libguide is an introduction to Roskilde University Library. It will help you get started with using the library and its collections as a student, researcher, teacher, or private user.
The library is located in building 26, which is on the left when you enter through the “square root”-entrance. You can meet the library staff during staffed opening hours, where we provide professional assistance, and are able to help with questions about the library or RUC in general.
As part of The Royal Danish Library, we provide access to a large collection of digital and printed resources within your field of study. In addition to the collections, we offer printing facilities, study spaces, and areas to take a break and relax. We also hold courses for researchers and students and offer services such as Book a librarian.
Here you can find our regulations, and you can write to us via Ask the Library or call us at (+45) 33474747.
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IT update affects the library's systems on Sunday, 23 November
The Royal Library will be carrying out an update of it’s IT systems from Sunday, 23 November at 2 p.m. to Monday, 24 November at 8 a.m.
During this period, you may experience difficulties borrowing materials via our self-service machines. We therefore recommend that you wait until Monday.
During this time, you will also be unable to:
However, you will still be able to:
We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
Opening hours
Every day from 08:00 to 00:00.
If you do not have an access card or code, the library is only accessible Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 15:00.
If you are not affiliated with Roskilde University, you may visit the library’s Information Desk to obtain an access code.
Personal assistance at the Information Desk
Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 15:00
Holidays and public holidays
During the summer holidays (weeks 27 - 32), personal assistance at the Information Desk is available Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 13:00. Outside these hours, you must use an access card or code.
There is no personal assistance at the Information Desk on the following days: