Study spaces & reading rooms
Our study spaces are closed until further notice. You cannot bring material to us to study. A limited number of seats in the Special Collections Reading Room for reading archival material and manuscripts, seats for reference reading and computers for information retrieval are available for booking in advance. You will find the booking to the right on this page. Scroll down the page if you are reading on a mobile.
The University Library has study spaces scattered throughout the library and in reading rooms. To reduce the spread of virus, all seats are individual seats.
Individual study spaces
There are individual study spaces on the entrance floor and the mezzanine. These spaces are not absolutely quiet, you may hear background noise from other visitors in the library. Be considerate when talking on you mobile phone and use headphones with your computer to avoid sound leakage.
Quiet reading rooms
Our reading rooms are on the entrance floor and are suitable for those seeking a quiet environment. Computers are allowed, but use headphones to avoid sound leakage. Your mobile phone should be turned off or in silent mode. In Bengtssonssalen there are reading booths. In Tegnérssalen there are larger tables.
Special Collections Reading Room
In the Special Collections Reading Room you read i.e older publications (printed before 1900) and manuscripts. You need to book a seat in the Special Collections Reading Room, by the latest one hour in advance.
Scholars' reading rooms
The scholars' reading rooms Scriptoriet and Collijnska are reserved for researchers. At the information desk you can get a code for the door. These reading rooms are located on the 1st floor. It's also possible to rent a locker or a trolley where you can keep your in-house loans.
Food & drinks
- No food is allowed in the library
- Only drinks with lids are allowed