This is the library’s old website, which has been replaced by ub.gu.se.
The website is used solely as reference material for the web and communications team and will be archived in the autumn of 2026.
At the libraries
Gothenburg University Library is open to all. Learn how to use the resources available in the libraries.
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Print, scan and copy
Information on what you need in order to use printers at the libraries. About GUprint, print and copy cards and prices. -
Group and individual study rooms at the libraries
As a student or employee you can book group and individual study rooms at the libraries. About booking, confirming and cancelling. -
Reading studios
Reading studios have technical aids for students with reading impairments. About booking and using reading studios. -
Using the wifi at the libraries
Use the University's wifi on the Library's premises. About wireless network for students and employees. -
Academic language and writing support
Language advisors from the Unit for Academic Language can help you develop your academic language in both Swedish and English.
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Computers with full access to Svenska tidningar
The Economics, Humanities and Social Sciences Libraries each have a public computer with full access to the database Svenska tidningar from the National Library. -
Division for music and drama
The Humanities Library has a new division for music and drama. About the division's collections, opening hours and contact details. -
Kuggen at Lindholmen
Chalmers learning common Kuggen is part of Chalmers' library. If you have a GU card linked to the Departments of Computer Science and Engineering, or Applied Information Technology at the University of Gothenburg, you can visit Kuggen during its extended opening hours. -
Library services at Campus Johanneberg
Gothenburg University Library and Chalmers Library have an agreement that allows students and staff at the Faculty of Science and Technology at University of Gothenburg to use Chalmers Library's study environments and take part of its library services. -
Media studio for audio- and video recordings
You can book a media studio at the Humanities Library to use the audio- and video recordings from the University Library and the National Library. -
Special reading rooms for fragile materials
The University Library have two special reading rooms intended for studies of the library's most fragile and valuable materials. In here you may read manuscripts, rarities and other items from the special collections. -
Book locker for researchers
The Humanities Library has a number of book lockers intended for storage of materials that can only be borrowed for in-house use. -
Bookable study spaces
The Humanities Library has eight bookable study spaces. They are located on floor eight, upstairs from the large reading room. -
Exhibitions at the library
Parts of the library's special collections and archives are displayed in exhibitions in the libraries. Art from students is also exhibited and sometimes exhibitions organised by others than the library are available on the premises. -
Take a break with the library and Student healthcare
(Student Portal) Your brain needs breaks to absorb and process new knowledge. The University Library has break stations where you can crochet, do jigsaw puzzles and more.