Using the library
Library search
Find books, articles, journals, databases and more in Oria, and see what other search services we provide.
Tools and methods for obtaining articles UiO does not have access to.
Opening hours
for all the libraries
Are you new to the Library?
Here you can find frequently asked questions and answers about the library. Welcome, and we hope you feel at home!
Help and guidance
Get immediate help or pre-book a guidance appointment. We can answer questions about the library or the services we offer, everything from how to find reading lists, to reference management and literature search.
Everything you need to know about borrowing
Find out who can borrow and what the terms and conditions are.
Study areas and group study rooms
Study areas, group study rooms, multimedia rooms, computers and more.
Printing, copying and scanning
Most of the printers in the library have a card reader, and you must have a student card or employee ID card at the University of Oslo to use these.
Access from home and when travelling
Access to journals and other restricted library resources is limited to computers that are connected UiO's network.
Library of Things
Do you need a drill, a jigsaw or a backpack? Instead of buying yourself, you can borrow it from the library!
Seed Library
Would you like to try your hand at gardening? Now you can borrow seeds from the library!
Digitisation Services
Are you missing a digital version of something we have in the library's collections, or do you need assistance with a larger or smaller digitisation project? We are here to help!
Suggest a purchase
You are welcome to suggest additions to our collection (books, journals etc).
Services for external users
You can use the University Library even if you are not a student or employee at UiO or OUS, but the services are somewhat limited.
Podcast studio
The podcast studio can be booked by UiO students and staff for non-commercial, UiO-affiliated scientific podcasts. Basic training and technical help are available.
Rules of conduct at the University Library
The rules of conduct at the University of Oslo also apply to you when visiting the University Library.
Guidelines for using electronic resources
The University Library subscribes to databases, e-books, e-journals and other electronic information resources. The subscriptions are governed by license agreements which limits the way the resources can be used.