The Library in Ultuna is located in Ulls hus, third floor. It is a temporary library, while a new library is being built in Undervisningshuset. The new library will open in 2027.

Library tour

From 8 to 12 September, we will be holding daily tours at 12:05-12:20. During this short introduction, you will learn more about how to find your way around the library. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions and set up a PIN code for your library account.

The library seen from the stairs. The library information desk is on the left. Further inside are rows of bookshelves.

Borrow books

In the library, you can find course literature, books about research theory and methods, new research literature in SLU research areas, and fiction.

The library has closed stacks where you can find books purchased before 2020. You can also find print journals, older reports and more. Books marked as "available: Stacks" in the library search tool Primo need to be requested. You can also request books from the Alnarp and Umeå collections. Place your request in Primo. When your requested publication is available for pick up in the library, you will get a notification in your e-mail. Books requested from stacks usually arrive in one workday, but books from other libraries may take up to one week.

Screenshot with text from the library catalogue, showing that the book is available and located in the stacks.

To find out where the book is located, you need to search for it in Primo.

Search in the library's search service Primo

Collecting ordered books and copies

Books you have ordered or reserved from the SLU library can be collected from the waiting shelf once you have received notification that they have arrived. The waiting shelf is located right next to the self-checkout machine. The books are arranged according to your initials (first name, surname). Please note that you also need to borrow the books at the machine or at the information desk.

Books ordered from libraries that do not belong to SLU can be collected at the information desk during staffed opening hours.

Copies are located on the waiting shelf, arranged according to your initials. You do not need to register them at the self-checkout machine when you collect them.

Computers and reading areas

There are a few reading areas and computer stations in the library. There are more study areas on campus.

Map of study areas at campus Ultuna, marked in green (pdf)

If you have group work, there are group rooms around campus that you as a student can book via TimeEdit:

TimeEdit - View schedules and make group study room reservations

Individual reading areas along a glass wall.