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Study spaces

Renovating UB

The Wallengren reading room on the entrance floor and study spaces on the third floor are available for individual studies. Group study rooms and group workspaces are closed. The scholars' and the Special Collections Reading Rooms are open.

You can study in the Wallengren reading room on the entrance floor. Third-floor study spaces are also available. All other study places are closed during the renovation.

Individual study spaces

We only have individual study spaces to offer you. The group study rooms and group workspaces are closed.

Study spaces on floor three

The study spaces on the third floor are prioritised for reading room loans.

The study spaces on floor three 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 Wallengren reading room is silent

Use headphones to avoid sound leakage from your computer in the silent reading room. Please turn off your mobile phone or put it in silent mode.

Students study at desks with green lamp fixtures. Photographer Johan Bävman.
Studies in the Wallengren reading room. Photographer Johan Bävman.

The Scholars' reading rooms are open

The scholars' reading rooms on floor one are reserved for researchers. You can get a code for the door at the information desk on floor three. 

It's also possible to rent a locker or a trolley where you can keep your in-house loans.

Find out more about lockers and trolleys

The Special Collections Reading Room is open

In the Special Collections Reading Room, you read archival material and manuscripts. Please book a seat in the Special Collections Reading Room. Walk-ins are welcome 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.

Read the rules for the Special Collections Reading Room

Remember, food is not allowed in the library

It is okay to bring drinks with lids into the library, but food is not allowed.