New student
Where to find course literature? Where are the study spaces in the library? Below you will find information that can be useful for you as a new student.
In the library you will find relevant literature for your studies. The library also has a large number of study spaces.
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Video: Get to know the library in 15 minutes
Watch this presentation of how you get started using Stockholm University Library. Includes information on how you get started borrowing books, how you search for literature, find study spaces in the library and library support.
Create a library account
To borrow from the library you need a library account. You borrow books in the library self-service machines using your personal identity number and the PIN-number you choose when creating your library account. There is no library card.
Find your course literature
Course literature is available either in our textbook section, or online. To find your course literaure you search in the library search service on our website.
The collection of printed course books is located on the entrance floor of the library. The literature is not sorted according to subject, but rather alphabetically, usually by author’s name. Since many books have more than one author it is useful to check in the library search service under which name the book is placed. All course literature has a guaranteed loan period of 7 days.
How to borrow and request books
How to access e-books and e-articles
Studying in the library
Many students choose to sit and study in the library. You can find a large number of study spaces in the library. As a student at Stockholm University, you can book group study rooms in the library, and rent a locker to store your study materials.
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Last updated: 2025-10-21
Source: Stockholm University Library