3/5/2026 Source Criticism Day on 13 March will be marked at the University Library. We want to inspire a more critical approach to sources.

1/12/2026 The library and the Study Support Centre offer guidance and instruction in connection with information searches, academic writing, referencing and evaluating sources.

1/7/2026 From 2026, there will be some changes to the University's information resources and publishing agreements.

12/4/2025 From the turn of the year, the University will change provider for the databases PsycInfo and PsycArticles. Welcome to a presentation of the new interface 13 January or 15 January. Also please remember to save any information from your searches in good time before the transition.

10/16/2025 Commuting to Skövde sparked Peter Fogel’s imagination. He began taking photographs through the train window. Six years later, the photographs are being exhibited at the University Library in a new exhibition.

9/25/2025 From the turn of the year, the University will change provider for the databases PsycInfo and PsycArticles. Please remember to save any information from your searches in good time before the transition.

9/9/2025 Come and try out different board games at the University library 2 October! Take the chance to meet like-minded people. We'll provide snacks.

8/26/2025 Until September 7, 2025, the University has a trial period for the databases PsycInfo and PsycArticles from ProQuest. Try them out and let us know what you think.

7/25/2025 The library has changed opening hours from 25 August 2025.

6/17/2025 Academic Search Premier, Business Source Premier, Cinahl, ERIC and Medline from EBSCO will change their interface 8 July 2025.

5/19/2025 Take the opportunity to learn more about the tradition of wearing student overalls, in a new exhibition at the University Library.

5/15/2025 During the summer, the library has changed opening hours.

1/28/2025 A selection from Artverkstan is an exhibition of sculptures made from driftwood by Diana Viske, which will be shown in the University Library during the winter and spring of 2025.

1/14/2025 Welcome to the vernissage! Listen to Skövde's Art Director, Thomas Oldrell, as he inaugurates the exhibition about "shame art".

12/19/2024 There may currently be difficult accessing articles from Elsevier when you are off-campus. We hope the problem will be resolved as soon as possible. As a temporary solution, you can create an account with Science Direct to access articles.

12/10/2024 Do you have books you no longer want? Donate them to the Book Exchange Cabinet in the library!

12/2/2024 Now students and employees at the University of Skövde have access to Scopus AI, the Scopus AI-based search function where you can explore different topics based on natural language. The answers given are based on the content found in Scopus.

11/27/2024 As a student or employee at the University of Skövde, you have access to one of the most unique collections of innovative material samples in the world. Part of the collection is now on display in the University Library.

11/18/2024 Are you a student or employee at the University and have have art at home that you are embarrassed about? If so, lend it to the library!

10/8/2024 For four weeks, 9 October - 8 November 2024, you have the opportunity to test the AI feature in the Scopus database. If you would like an overview of Scopus AI, you are welcome to attend a short presentation via Zoom on Monday the 14th of October at 14.00.

9/12/2024 In this autumn’s exhibition at the University library, we will be showing board games and computer games.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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 micro office! 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.