Older books and materials in card catalogues
If you are looking for older materials and you don't find them in Supersearch, you can use one of our card catalogues instead.
Find books in scanned card catalogues
The University Library has a number of scanned card catalogues which are available online. You can browse and request books directly from the scanned catalogues.
Multidisciplinary catalogues
Katalog 1957 (Pre -1957 Catalogue) contains references to literature within all subject areas, published up until 1957. The catalogue is available in two versions: An alphabetical catalogue and a subject catalogue.
Subject- and material specific catalogues
Special collections, archives and manuscripts
Our special collections consists of older material from what was the Gothenburg Museum at the time. Other special collections include donations from private individuals and book collections acquired through purchase within various fields. Our archives consist of manuscripts and archives from individuals and associations including letters, diaries and manuscripts.
Visit the library’s website for special collections, archives and manuscripts to find and request these materials.
Search printed card catalogues
If you can't find the book in our scanned card catalogues, you can search the printed card catalogues that are not scanned. Card catalogues are located at the Humanities Library. Contact the library for help with using the printed card catalogues.
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Contact the Humanities Library, Biomedical Library or Social Sciences Library if you need help with older books or card catalogues.