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Borrow and request material, learn how to use e-books and find out how to get access to databases and e-journals off-campus.

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Borrowing from the Library
Anyone who has a permanent residence in Sweden and is at least 15 years of age can borrow from the University Library.
GU card and library card
To borrow books and other materials that can be borrowed at the university library, you need a GU card or a library card.
If we don’t have the material you need
The library’s collections are intended to support research at the University of Gothenburg. We are happy to purchase titles…

Use e-books and online resources

Read and download e-books
An e-book is an electronic book that can be read on your computer, mobile phone or tablet.
Log in with a GU account to access online resources off-campus
Last modified
22 May 2026
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Phone: 031-786 00 00

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Malin Carlgren

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202100-3153

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Gothenburg University Library
Box 607
SE 405 30 Göteborg

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