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Disruptions in library services

10/20/2025 2025-10-20 The technical issues with access to library services should now be resolved.

Seen through a train window

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 ...

New provider for PsycInfo and PsycArticles

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 ...

Suggest a book for acquisition

9/22/2025 If you are looking for a book that is not held by the University Library, you are welcome to suggest the book for acquisition.

Game Night!

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.

Try PsycInfo and PsycArticles from ProQuest

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.

Library opening hours

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

Welcome to a new semester

7/24/2025 The library and the Study Support Centre offer guidance and instruction in connection with information searches, academic writing, referencing and evaluating sources.

EBSCO databases are changing interface

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

What is The ‘Ovve’ culture?

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

Summer at the library 2025

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

A selection from Artverkstan

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.

Vernissage: Art We Are Ashamed Of

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

Access to articles from Elsevier/Science Direct

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 ca...

Donate a book!

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

Scopus AI

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 languag...

Material ConneXion – materials library and materials database

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 n...

What are you ashamed of?

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!

Trial period of Scopus AI

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 ...

Come and play computer games!

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

Game Night!

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.

LibSearch changes interface

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

New Exhibition: Brutiful and the FED Framework

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.

Extended access at the 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.

Room Bib203 is temporarily closed

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

Sand and Water at the Library

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

Foul Fingers and Fair Finds

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

Technical maintenance Saturday 9 December

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.

The Study Support Centre offers Drop-in in English

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

Curious about the new room at the library?

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. T...

Swedish Language and Culture Café

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.

Exhibition - Disconnected - Anette Sjölander

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

Journal room closed

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.

Welcome to spring semester 2023

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.

Google Scholar and full text

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.

Suggest a book for acquisition

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.

Exhibition - Så lekte vi förr (How we used to play)

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

Going into a Zoom meeting?

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.

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.

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 consisti...

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...

Studying Nordic bees

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

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.

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 professiona...

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 yo...

Drop-in search guidance

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

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.

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