9/6/2024 Come and try out different board games at the University library 19 September! Take the chance to meet like-minded people. We'll provide snacks.

8/15/2024 August 12 – September 8, the University has a trial period for the brand new AI ​​tool "Research Assistant" from Web of Science.

7/23/2024 The library and the Study Support Centre offer guidance and instruction in connection with information searches, academic writing, referencing and evaluating sources.

7/18/2024 LibSearch, the University's database for articles, books and other material, has changed its interface.

5/27/2024 During the summer, the library has changed opening hours.

5/8/2024 Communications Officer Cecilia Fransson and Addi Ait-Mlouk, programme coordinator at the Data Science master's program, are exhibiting at the University Library.

4/8/2024 Update 2024-04-10: We are back to regular opening hours, extended access as usual in the evenings from 18-21.

3/22/2024 Due to renovation Bib203 is closed until further notice.

2/20/2024 Student Mozhdeh Bagheri is exhibiting her photographs at the library.

1/29/2024 Foul Fingers and Fair Finds, sculpture by Ari Kolbeinsson, exhibition at University of Skövde Library winter and spring 2024.

12/11/2023 During Christmas and New Year, the University Library has changed opening hours.

11/30/2023 On Saturday 9 December there will be extensive technical maintenance going on at the University. This will to a huge extent affect the services of the University library.

11/30/2023 The university is changing the system for booking group study rooms in the library.

5/25/2023 During the summer, the library has changed opening hours.

4/24/2023 Have you got questions about your Academic writing and referencing in English?

3/27/2023 The Library has changed opening hours during the Easter.

3/7/2023 Come and check it out! On Tuesday 14th March, the University’s staff and students are most welcome to the opening of the library’s former Journal Room which has been refurbished. The new room is to be called the Living Room.

2/1/2023 The Swedish Language and Culture Café is moving to the Study support centre in the Library. Do not miss the opportunity to get to know students from other cultures.

1/30/2023 During spring 2023, the University Library host the exhibition Disconnected.

1/19/2023 The Journal room will be closed from week 4 and a few weeks onwards. The room will be refurnished and made more attractive for visitors.

1/9/2023 The library and the Study Support Centre offer guidance and instruction in connection with information searches, academic writing, referencing and evaluating sources.

12/5/2022 During Christmas and New Year, the University Library has changed opening hours.

10/21/2022 When searching in Google Scholar, you can access the University’s full text material from various databases and journals. Use the link Fulltext@UnivofSkövde.

9/26/2022 If you are looking for a book that is not held by the University Library, you are welcome to suggest the book for acquisition.

9/7/2022 During autumn of 2022, the University Library host an exhibition called Så lekte vi förr (How we used to play)

5/4/2022 Try our new microoffice! It’s a soundproof cabin enabling you to take part in digital meetings without being disturbed. You find it downstairs in the library.

4/20/2022 During the winter and spring of 2022, the University Library host an exhibition of glass art and prints by Anne Karlsson, Studio Widlunga.

11/10/2021 The library now has introduced a new system for managing printed books. To be able to borrow, check your loans and make reservations you will have to choose a new PIN code consisting of four digits.

11/3/2021 Did you know that the university library has got access to GDC Vault?

11/1/2021 The library now has introduced a new system for managing printed books. To be able to borrow, check your loans and make reservations you will have to choose a new PIN code.

10/27/2021 Due to change of system it will not be possible to search books in LibSearch, borrow, renew or make reservations for books 29-31 October.

9/28/2021 The University Library has a trial period of both BrowZine and LibKey throughout the year, two different tools that facilitate access to journal full text. We would like to receive your views on both tools before the end of the trial period, so feel free to contact biblioteket@his.se !

9/27/2021 During the autumn 2021 there is an ongoing exhibition in the University Library entrance about Nordic bees.

8/19/2021 We are now going to increase accessibility to the library by introducing Extended Access in the evenings too.

6/1/2021 SAGE Business Cases is a discipline-wide digital collection. These cases bring business to life – inspiring students to develop their own best practices and prepare for professional success.

3/2/2021 During self-service hours 10-12, you need to use your entry pass to enter the university library. We therefore want to remind all students to have your entry pass with you when you visit the library location.

2/15/2021 The library provides drop-in guidance on search strategies and evaluating sources.

1/15/2021 To access most of our library resources for example databases or e-books you only need your student credentials.

10/7/2020 We are working on furnishing Gläntan - a new study room at the library. We would like to hear your opinion on how the room should be furnished.

9/15/2020 The library has now a new exhibition.

9/14/2020 Monday to Friday between 10-14, you can reach us at the university library via chat if you have questions about your loans, articles, books, references and more. Welcome to contact us!