Welcome to The Library of Humanities and Social Sciences in Georg Sverdrup's hus. We primarily serve students and staff at HF, SV, UV and TF, but we are also open to the public.
Contact us
Georg Sverdrups hus
Moltke Moes vei 39
Telephone: +47 22 85 40 00 (Mon-Fri: 10-12)
E-mail:humsam-biblioteket@ub.uio.no
Guidance and help
Contact us for help, guidance, or if you have any questions. You can get help at the library desk, telephone or email. Are you a student or employee at UiO and need help finding literature for your assignment, article etc, or using reference styles and tools? Book a one-hour tutoring session on Zoom or in the library. You can book directly in the calendar two weeks ahead.
Academic Writing Centre
The writing centre is open for all students and researchers who wish to improve their own writing. Order an appointment, and discuss your ideas, drafts and questions with one of our writing consultants on Zoom or in the library.
Using the library
- Library search
- Study areas and group study rooms
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Library zones – Group work zones, reading zones, quiet zone
- Special purpose rooms
- Houston – IT-support
Everything you need to know about borrowing
- Find out who can borrow, borrowing time, and other borrowing regulations. You can renew your loans here.
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Books can be returned in the mail. Add a note with info about where you borrowed it, and that you are returning it. See our postal address.
Collections
The Humanities and Social Sciences Library in Georg Sverdrups hus has one of the largest collections in Norway.
Resources by subject
Find relevant resources by subject.
ISS info
The Library A-Z: Information about the library services and collections for the ISS-students
Upcoming events
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Public Interview with Kristian Novak Dec. 5, 2022 2:15 PMKristian Novak (1979) is one of the best contemporary writers and a rising star of the Croatian literary scene.
News
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Exhibition on the occasion of 50 years diplomatic anniversary between Vietnam and Norway (1971-2021) Oct. 20, 2021On the occasion of 50 years diplomatic anniversary between Vietnam and Norway (1971-2021), the University of Oslo Library has kindly received a generous book donation from the Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
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Afghan Central Press on trial until October 31 Sep. 14, 2021Through our membership in Nordic Institute of Asian Studies (NIAS), UiO has trial access to Afghan Central Press until October 31.
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Reopening of study seats in Georg Sverdrup's house Apr. 9, 2021The library in Georg Sverdrup's house will reopen for students and staff from Monday 12 April. The number of study seats has been reduced due to new distance requirements, and must be booked in advance.
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Meråpent at the HumSam Library Sep. 7, 2020We are introducing meråpent library in Georg Sverdrups hus on certain times of the week from Monday September 7. Meråpent library (More Open Library) means that the library is unstaffed, and the building is closed, but you can access with your UiO student- or staff card.
About Georg Sverdrups hus
History and architecture.