Borrowing – how to get started
In order to borrow and use the library's services, as a student or employee at Stockholm University you need a university card. As an external user or guest you need a library account.
As a student, you order and activate the university card via aktivera.su.se, when registering for a course or program.
Order a University Card
If you have lost your card or forgotten to order one, you can order a card by logging in to ”kontohantering” with your university account. When you have completed an a program or course, you can continue to use your university card as a library card.
Library account for external users
External users need a library account to borrow books or to use the library's other services.
To register as an external user at Stockholm University Library you need to be over 18 years of age, and to present a Swedish photo ID, or proof of enrollment at another Swedish University. After application, you activate your library account by showing identification in the library.
Library account for guests
If you do not have a valid Swedish ID and are not enrolled at a university or college in Sweden, then you are counted as a guest. We can issue you with a guest account, and you are free to use the services of the library, limited to the library building. You may not borrow books or other materials from the library.
Create a PIN code
Students, researchers or alumni can create a PIN code login to borrow from the library's lending machines, even if you have forgotten your university card. You can then borrow books by using your social security number and PIN code.
As an alumni, you also use your PIN code to log in to “My Library Account”.
Contact
- Chat
The chat is open weekdays between 9.00-15.00.
- Office hours
The information point is staffed:
Monday - Thursday 9.00 - 21.30
Friday 9.00 - 18.00
Saturday - Sunday 9.00 - 17.00
- Phone hours
Monday - Sunday 10.00 - 11.00
- Irregular office hours
The library's opening hours 26 May - 29 May
Thursday, 26 May CLOSED
Friday, 27 May 8.00 - 16.00
Saturday, 28 May 9.00 - 17.00
Sunday, 29 May 9.00 - 17.00
The library's opening hours 4 June - 6 June:
Saturday, 4 June 9.00 - 17.00
Sunday, 5 June CLOSED
Monday, 6 June, National Day, CLOSED
Last updated: June 10, 2021
Source: Stockholm University Library