An interlibrary loan service is available at the University of Skövde Library. Literature which is not in the catalogue of our library can be ordered from another library. You can also order photo copies of journal articles. Before you order an article, check the library´s journal list to make sure the library does not already have the journal. Also search for the article on the Internet. Reference books, course books and journals cannot be ordered.
How do I request an interlibrary loan?
You can order books or photo copies at the information desk. Please give us detailed information about the book or article you need. It normally takes at least one week for your book / article to arrive. Photocopies must be paid for when ordering.
User-initiated interlibrary loans in Libris
If you are registered in our library system you can order interlibrary loans directly in Libris, the joint catalogue of the Swedish academic and research libraries. First you need to create a user account at Allmänna villkor för anslutning, låntagarkonto
. Choose Skövde: Högskolebiblioteket i Skövde as your library. This is a service for students and staff at the University of Skövde only.
Borrowing regulations for interlibrary loans
We cannot guarantee the time of arrival for your interlibrary loans. The book you need might not be available right away at the other library. The loan period is set by the lending library. If you need to renew your loan please tell us at the information desk. You will be notified by e-mail (or ordinary mail) when an interlibrary loan item has arrived for you.
Distance education students
Distance education students can request for interlibrary loans at the same conditions as other students. Books and articles will be sent by mail to the student’s home address (within Sweden only). Please let us know if you are registered as a distance education student.
Fees
Staff: Books and photocopies free of charge
Students (also from other universities): books free of charge (outside the Nordic countries: 100 SEK). Articles: 40 SEK within the Nordic countries + Germany (100 SEK outside the Nordic countries)
We will inform you before ordering an "expensive" interlibrary loan.