Humanities Library

* Book a resource

Book the newspaper computer with full access to the database Svenska dagstidningar from the National Library. Via this computer, you can access articles from over 400 digitized newspapers from 1645 until today.

Book the media studio to use the audio- and video recordings from the University Library and the National Library.

Phone hours

The Humanities Library's phone hours: Monday – Saturday 10.30-17.00. Phone number: 031-786 17 45.

Construction disturbances

Until 2023, rock caverns and tunnels will be drilled and blasted out in the area around the Humanities Library. The disturbances will mainly take place from 7 am to 7 pm on weekdays. You can register with the The Swedish Transport Administration’s explosion warning service so that you receive a message 30 minutes before each explosion that takes place in the area.

Sign up for the explosion warning service here (In Swedish)

Read more about the West Link (In Swedish)

Olof Wijksgatan is closed

Olof Wijksgatan is closed to all traffic between Johannebergsgatan and Renströmsgatan. The closure lasts while the Swedish Transport Administration is building the western entrance to the West link station Korsvägen, which is planned to be completed in 2023. At the same time, the parking garage under the Artisten building will also be closed.

Bicycle parking

Due to the construction of a new building for the Faculty of fine, Applied and Performing Arts, the bicycle parking spaces outside the Humanities Library will be removed until further notice. Visitors are directed to the bicycle parking outside the Humanistens building.

The map below describes how pedestrians, cyclists and cars can get around.

Accessibility of the premises

The library's entrance is accessible for people with disabilities. Accessible parking is available by the library's entrance. A lift is available between all floors.

There is an accessible workstation in the reading studio, and an height-adjustable desk in the silent reading room. An accessibility-adapted toilet is available.

Between the shelves in the open stacks on floor 5A and 6A, it can be crowded to get in by wheelchair. Contact the library staff if you need any assistance retrieving materials.