Study spaces and scholars' reading rooms
Individual study spaces are available inside and outside the library's reading rooms. There is also space for group work in group study rooms, which you can book. The library has reading rooms reserved for researchers and a special reading room where you can read archival material and manuscripts.
The library has individual study spaces on the entrance and first floors. Each study space has its own light fixture and power outlet.
These spaces are not silent, and you may hear background noise from other visitors in the library. Be considerate when talking on your mobile phone, and use headphones with your computer to avoid sound leakage.
The library has two silent reading rooms, Tegnér and Wallengren, on the entrance floor. They are suitable for those seeking a quiet environment.
Computers are permitted, but use headphones to prevent sound leakage. Please turn off your mobile phone or set it to silent mode.
Group study rooms are on the first floor, and group workspaces are on the third floor. The group workspaces are not bookable.
Group study rooms
The library has six group study rooms equipped with monitors and whiteboards. Students and staff at Lund University can book these rooms.
Rules for the group study rooms
Please read the rules before booking.
- You are not allowed to book a room for use on your own.
- You are allowed to book four hours at most once a day.
- You are allowed to make two bookings at most a week.
- You may use booked rooms that are still empty after fifteen minutes of booking time.
You will have to read some materials in the Special Collections Reading Room.
Read the rules for the Special Collections Reading Room
Please book a seat in advance, but you are welcome without a reservation if seats are available.
Book a seat in the Special Collections Reading Room
Please remember to cancel your booking if you are unable to attend.
The scholars' reading rooms, Scriptoriet and Collijnska, are on the first floor of the eastern stairwell. These rooms are reserved for researchers and doctoral students.
The reading rooms are locked. Please collect the door code at the information desk on the entrance floor.
It's also possible to rent a locker or a trolley where you can keep your in-house loans.
The library has a few desktop computers available on the entrance floor. No reservation is required to use them.
Food is not allowed in the library
You are not allowed to eat in the library, but it is okay to bring drinks with lids.