Interlibrary loans and purchase suggestions to our libraries in Uppsala
If you need something that is not in our collections, we can purchase it or request it through interlibrary loan:
- Books can be purchased or borrowed from other libraries through interlibrary loan. The library decides whether to purchase or borrow the item.
- Articles can be ordered as paper copies.
- Purchase suggestions can also be made for journal subscriptions and databases.
Start by searching the Library Search Tool to make sure that the material is not already available, either in printed or digital form.
Interlibrary loans and purchases can take time, so be sure to submit your request well in advance.
About purchase suggestions
- Everyone affiliated with Uppsala University or who has a library card at Uppsala University Library may submit a purchase suggestion.
- The University Library will decide on purchase suggestions in line with our acquisition strategy (PDF, in Swedish).
- The University Library determines which materials are acquired and in what format. Priority is given to the acquisition of recent publications, with a preference for e-books.
- Due to current sanctions, we are currently unable to purchase literature from Russian suppliers.
- Delivery times for the purchase of printed books may vary. Purchase of e-books is generally faster.
Loans and picking up material
- You will receive a message when the material is available.
- Researchers and employees at Uppsala University or Region Uppsala can choose which library they pick up printed books from.
About interlibrary loans and article copies
Interlibrary loans can be requested by students, researchers and employees at Uppsala University and at Region Uppsala.
Materials that can be requested:
- Printed books that are not held at Uppsala University Library.
- Paper copies of individual articles.
Materials that cannot be requested:
- Printed books that are held at Uppsala University Library. This also applies to books that are out on loan, only available on site in the Library, or only available in e-book format.
- E-books.
- A complete issue of a journal.
Loans and picking up material
- You will receive a message when your interlibrary loan has arrived. The interlibrary material remains on the reservation shelf for 2 weeks.
- At some of our libraries, you can only pick up interlibrary loans when the information desk is open. These include Karin Boye Library, Blåsenhus Library, Library for Economic Sciences as well as Dag Hammarskjöld and Law Library. See opening hours.
- Loan periods may vary. The owning library determines the loan period.
How long will it take?
- Books from Sweden have a delivery time of approximately two weeks. Books from international libraries take longer.
- Copies of articles are often delivered faster than books.
Charges för interlibrary loans
Materials | Price for researchers and employees at Uppsala University or Region Uppsala | Price for students |
|---|---|---|
Books within the Nordic countries | No charge | No charge |
Books from libraries outside the Nordic countries (per book)* | SEK 200 | SEK 200 |
Copies of articles | No charge | From SEK 100 |
*We primarily order from Nordic libraries. If the book isn't available within the Nordic region, we'll contact you before proceeding, as a fee may apply.
