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Summer opening hours 2022

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Summer opening hours 2022

6/21/2022 From 7 June to 14 August the library has summer opening hours.

Going into a Zoom meeting?

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.

Access to full texts solved

4/29/2022 The problem with logging in to the library's databases and accessing full texts from home should now be solved.

Tips for accessing databases and full texts

4/22/2022 Due to IT security-protective work, access to our databases and materials is limited. But there are ways to access parts of our material.

Glas art exhibition by Anne Karlsson

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.

IT security work in the library

4/20/2022 Due to security work many IT-systems of the university do not work at the moment.

Change PIN code

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.

Access to GDC Vault

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

New library management system

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.

A new library management system, 1st November

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.

Trial period on BrowZine and LibKey

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 !

Studying Nordic bees

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

Now it works with booking group study rooms again

9/14/2021 The problem with group study rooms booking is now solved and it is possible to book group rooms again.

Problems with booking group study rooms

9/3/2021 Right now, it does not work to book a group study room as a confirmation email will not reach you for the booking to take effect.

Extended Access to the library

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

Our Library system is partly out of order

7/1/2021 Currently, our library users cannot log in to their library account or renew their loans through self-service. Further it's not possible to see if a printed book is available for loan using Libsearch.

New database SAGE Business Cases

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.

Summer opening hours

5/31/2021 The university library's summer opening hours for the period 7 June - 22 August.

The entry pass reader is now in place at the library

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.

Drop-in search guidance

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

University library - present opening hours

1/21/2021 From January 25, the library will extend opening hours. As a student or staff member at the University of Skövde, you can visit the library at 10-16 on weekdays.

Are you a new student and need a library card?

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

Reduced opening hours

12/21/2020 Due to stricter restrictions to counter the pandemic, the library's opening hours are reduced

Reduced number of people in the library's group room

11/25/2020 With the increased restrictions due to Covid-19, the number of people allowed to stay in the library's group room is limited.

Reduced opening hours

11/4/2020 The University Library location will only be open for two hours every weekday during the period 22 December-24 January.

Now the links to our e-books are restored

10/21/2020 All the e-books in our library collection are now available. Should any e-book link still not work, please contact the library.

Help us design our new study environment

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.

New exhibition - Horse creations

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

Now you can ask a librarian via chat

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!

Some e-books cannot be accessed at the start of the course

8/31/2020 Unfortunately, one of the library's e-books suppliers has claimed bankruptcy. This causes the break of the access to some e-books titles that we previously had access to. We are working to find a solution as soon as possible.

Library opening hours and contact

Summer 2022

Jun

2022

Aug

2022

Monday-Friday

10-14

Friday 24 June

closed

Regular opening hours

Mon - Thur

08-21

(Access card)

08-10, 18-21

Friday

08-18

(Access card)

08-10

Saturday

10-16

Detailed information, changes to opening hours

0500-448060

biblioteket@his.se

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