Bookshelves with books

Foreign books available for home loan

The National Library has a large collection of foreign research literature, primarily in the humanities.

Photo
Lina Löfström Baker, The National Library of Sweden
Year
2017
Image rights
The image is free to use if the photographer's name is credited

Find and request foreign literature

The National Library holds a large collection of foreign academic literature, mainly in the humanities. Books in this collection can, in most cases, be borrowed for home use.

How it works

  • Foreign books acquired within the past year are on display in the library and do not need to be ordered in advance. You borrow these using the self-service machine next to the information and loans desk.
  • Books that are not on display can be found and ordered through our search service Regina External link, opens in new window..
  • You can order up to seven volumes at a time.
  • You will be notified by email when the material is available at the information and loans desk.
    • Orders placed during the day will be available by 15:00 the following working day.
    • Orders placed on Saturday or Sunday will be available by 15:00 the following Monday.
  • Ordered material will be held for seven opening days.
  • The loan period for home loans is 30 days. Loans are automatically renewed for up to one year, provided no other user has placed a reservation.