About the library

As a research library RUb is responsible for providing Roskilde University staff and students access to information and materials needed for research, teaching and learning.

Since RUb also is a public library, regional research and educational institutions, businesses and citizens are free to enjoy our many materials and services.

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Use the library

Roskilde University library (RUb) is located just off the RU main entrance and is built as an open, bright and welcoming library space.

RUb is specially designed to be a workspace for students and staff at the Roskilde University - and in the best possible way accompany them in their studies.

Find your way at RUb

Map of library

Find your way to the library's many collections and facilities

See plan

The building

Facts about the university library building

Architect: Henning Larsen Architects A / S

Engineer: Carl Bro A / S

Landscape Architect: Torben Schønherrs 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