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Student Library in Sophus Bugges hus

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Welcome!

Find your favourite place to work, meet fellow students over a cup of coffee, or find academic literature.

We are a specialist library for the humanities at bachelor’s level. The library is open to everyone during staffed opening hours, and accessible with a UiO card and code during the building’s opening hours.

Opening hours

Contact

You can find the Student Library at level 2 in Sophus Bugges hus at Blindern. 

Library desk, bookshelves, plants

At our library you can

Studying at Sophus Bugge

Book shelves, reading spaces

All study spaces can be used freely; no booking is required. We also have workstations with computers.

Group study room with a glass wall

The library has 10 group study rooms that must be reserved in TP:Room Booking.

Bookshelves, plants, armchairs, and people reading.

Work together or relax in the social areas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the toilets?

You’ll find the toilets in the basement.

Can I print, copy, and scan?

Yes, you can. There is one printer with a card reader for printing/copying/scanning inside the library, and one down on level 1. Read more about printing, copying, and scanning.

Where can I refill my water bottle?

There is a water tap outside the entrance to the library where you can drink and refill your bottle.

Is there anywhere nearby where I can buy food and drinks?

In Sophus Bugge's hus you will find a vending machine with beverages on level 1, in the area behind the wide staircase.

You can find Niels coffee shop on level 1 of Niels Treschow House, the building next to Sophus Bugge. There is also a well‑stocked Trustshop there that is always open.

For a larger canteen with hot meals you can visit Eilert Eatery in Eilert Sundt hus just across the square.

Eating is allowed in the library, but hot food and food that smell or make noise must be eaten outside the library. Please be considerate and clean up after yourself.

Where do I report if it's too cold or too hot?

Use UiO's Speak up pages. Here you can also report other issues or incidents you want to notify about.

Can I return books when the library is closed?

No, unfortunately. You can only return books during the library’s opening hours, and during the extended self-service hours if you have a UiO card and access code.

Remember that you can also return items at other UiO libraries.

Where can I find lost and found items?

Where did you last use it? :-)

There is a trolley at the counter where you can look for lost items. If it concerns valuables, you must contact the library desk Monday to Friday between 10 and 16.

You can also report and search for lost items on UiO.

Can I use my UiO card to enter outside the library's opening hours?

Yes, you have access with a UiO card and code Monday–Friday 08–22, and Saturday–Sunday 10–18.

Do you have a quiet room for resting?

There is no quiet room for resting in the Sophus Bugge building, but in the P. A. Munch building next door there is a rest room in room 148 on level 1.

You can obtain an access card for the room by contacting the library desk Monday to Friday between 10 and 16.

Is the library accessible for people with disabilities?

The library is generally accessible, but it can be difficult to reach books on the high shelves. We have two group study rooms reserved for users with disabilities. These cannot be booked in advance. You will also find two PC stations and one workstation with a height-adjustable (sit–stand) desk.

If you need special arrangements, e.g. a permanent seat, please contact the facilitation service at your faculty.

Can I film and take photographs in the library?

Yes, but it often requires prior approval. Read the guidelines for filming and photography. (In norwegian)

How do I get a book locker in the basement?

Filologisk forening administers the book lockers. See instructions on the lockers for how to apply.

Bookshelves, books, a bust of Sophus Bugge

Our printed collections

Our collections are aimed at the humanities at bachelor’s level. An exception is Asian and African languages, which are held in the library in Georg Sverdrup’s hus. You will also find fiction and dictionaries at the Student Library.

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