Gothenburg University Library

Social Sciences Library

The library holds books and journals in the social sciences and a collection of Swedish and foreign newspapers, most of which are accessible on microfilm.

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At Social Sciences Library

  • Outdoor book drop

    No

  • Coffee machine

    Closed

  • Vending machine

    Closed

  • Kitchen or microwave oven

    Yes

  • Print, scan and copy

    Yes

  • Microfilm readers

    Yes

  • Microfilm scanners

    Yes

  • Wifi

    Eduroam

  • Study places

    400

  • Group study rooms

    11

  • Reading studio

    Yes

  • Silent reading room

    Yes

  • Computers

    15

  • Newspaper computer

    Yes*

*Newspaper computer

Book the newspaper computer with full access to the database Svenska dagstidningar from the National Library. Via this computer, you can access articles from over 400 digitized newspapers from 1645 until today.

Accessibility of the premises

There is an accessible entrance with a ramp on the back of the library. Ring the bell on the door and the library staff will open the door. There is a lift between all floors of the library. An accessible workstation is located on floor 2. Accessible toilets are available on all floors. There are many thresholds on floor 2.

Accessible parking is available on the short side of the building, by the corner of Vasagatan and Haga Kyrkogata.

The library is moving 20 December 2021

Due to the construction of the West link, the Social Sciences Library will be evacuated from mid-December 2021 to the autumn of 2024. The library will continue to offer the same service as usual in the temporary premises on Föreningsgatan 20.

Read more about the evacuation, our collections and opening hours

Contact Social Sciences Library

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Mailing address

Social Sciences Library
Box 607
405 30 Göteborg

Visiting address

Vasagatan 2A
411 24 Göteborg

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Opening hours for Social Sciences Library

  • Tuesday
    08:00 - 19:00
  • Wednesday
    08:00 - 19:00
  • Thursday
    08:00 - 19:00
  • Friday
    10:00 - 16:00
  • Saturday
    10:00 - 16:00
  • Sunday
    Closed
  • Monday
    08:00 - 19:00

Hours autumn 2021

From 27 September
Monday – Thursday 08:00 – 22:00
Friday 08:00 – 20:00
Saturday – Sunday 10:00 – 18:00

Other opening hours

Relocation week 13 – 19 December
Monday – Wednesday 08:00 – 22:00
Thursday – Sunday Closed

Opening hours at Föreningsgatan 20

From 20 December 2021 to the autumn of 2024, the Social Sciences Library will be located at Föreningsgatan 20, in the same block as the University of Gothenburg's large examination hall.

More information about the relocation to Föreningsgatan 20

20 – 26 December
Monday – Wednesday 08:00 – 20:00
Thursday 08:00 – 16:00
Friday – Sunday Closed

27 December – 2 January
Monday – Thursday 09:00 – 17:00
Friday – Sunday Closed

3 – 9 January
Monday – Wednesday 09:00 – 17:00
Thursday Closed
Friday 09:00 – 17:00
Saturday 10:00 – 16:00
Sunday Closed

Opening hours spring 2022

From 10 January
Monday – Thursday 08:00 – 20:00
Friday 08:00 – 19:00
Saturday 10:00 – 16:00
Sunday Closed