About the Library

Uppsala University Library is a research library that is open to all. We provide information resources for research, teaching and learning at the University. The physical and the digital libraries exist in parallel. We develop and make available our collections in new ways, among them through digital publication and digitisation. We want to be an international example in offering study and research environments, both physical and digital.

History of the Library

Uppsala University Library has existed for over 400 years.

Work at Uppsala University

List of available positions, jobs and vacancies at Uppsala University.

Uppsala University Library in figures 2024

150 kilometres of bookshelves.
1.2 million visitors.
1,600 study places.
2.8 million digital files on the Alvin platform.
6.9 million full-text downloads from the DiVA digital search service.

Library organisation

The University Library is divided in seven departments with different areas of work, and has around 200 employees with broad-ranging competencies within several professional categories.

Acquisitions

Since the end of the 17th century, under legislation on legal deposits, the Library has received one copy of everything printed in Sweden. For the material we purchase, there is an overarching acquisition strategy.

Special collections

The Library's Special Collections include older printed collections (with printing dates up to 1850) and collections in special formats or that are considered especially important to preserve.