Informatics Library in Ole-Johan Dahls hus
Welcome!
Find your favorite place to work, meet fellow students over a cup of coffee, find academic literature, or get help and guidance from a librarian.
The library focuses on the subject areas of informatics, the history of computing, and programming languages, and is open to all users!
You can find the Informatics library in Ole-Johan Dahls hus at Forskningsparken / Oslo Science Park.
At our library you can
- read and work alone or with others
- reserve group study rooms
- take a break at Ole-Johan eatery in the same building
- relax with board games
Studying at the Informatics Library
You will find a number of workspaces in the library.
There are practical group study rooms for collaborative work on every floor. You can reserve a room here.
Work together or relax in the social areas.
Frequently asked questions
Where are the toilets?
There are toilets on every floor in the Ole-Johan Dahls hus, but not inside the library itself.
Can I print, copy, and scan?
Yes, you can. Read more about printing, copying, and scanning.
Where can I refill my water bottle?
The library has a kitchenette with a chilled drinking water dispenser. Here you can also use the kettle or other equipment.
Is there anywhere nearby where I can buy food and drinks?
You can find the Ole-Johan eatery on ground floor, outside the library premises.
Eating is allowed in the library, but hot food and food that smells or is noisy 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?
Yes, books you have finished with can be returned in the red box outside the library door.
You can find more information in the self-service guide for the Informatics Library.
Remember that you can also return items at the other UiO libraries.
Where can I find lost and found items?
Where did you last use it? :-)
Ask at the library desk if you have forgotten something.
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 your UiO card and code every day from 05:00 to 24:00.
Do you have a quiet room for resting?
There are no rest rooms in the Ole-Johan Dahls hus, but you will find one in Forskningsparken (Gaustadalléen 21). There are also several other buildings with rest rooms at UiO.
Is the library accessible for people with disabilities?
The Ole-Johan Dahls hus, including the library, meets universal design requirements.
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)
What else can I borrow in addition to books??
The library has two project boxes that can be borrowed from the self service station for a day.In addition, we have several useful items for use in the library (which you do not need to check out on the machine), such as Arduino and Raspberry Pi kits, extension cords, mobile phone chargers, and board games. There is also a swap shelf outside the library for electrical and electronic equipment.
Our printed collections
The Informatics Library holds 22,000 books in informatics. The book collection includes, among other things, a large collection on the history of computing and programming languages
See what it's like here
Welcome to the library!
Photo: Stine Marie Barsjø/UiO
Swap shelf for electronic equipment and return box for books outside the entrance.
Photo: Stine Marie Barsjø/UiO
Kitchenette freely available for the students.
Photo: Stine Marie Barsjø/UiO
Self-service machine for borrowing and returning books.
Photo: Stine Marie Barsjø/UiO
Workspaces with terminals.
Photo: Stine Marie Barsjø/UiO
Bright and pleasant workspaces along the window.
Photo: Stine Marie Barsjø/UiO
There are several areas with seating and workspaces in the library.
Photo: Stine Marie Barsjø/UiO
You can find the Informatics library in Ole-Johan Dahls hus at Forskningsparken.
Photo: Stine Marie Barsjø/UiO
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Resources by subject
Find databases, recommended reading, reliable sources, and contact information for the subject librarians at the University Library. Particularly relevant subject pages: Informatics and Technology Systems