Welcome to Umeå University Library!
We are currently renovating large parts of the University Library. Study spaces are limited, and you will need to request many books in advance before borrowing. The entrance has been temporarily moved during the renovation.
How the library works now: Changes in the library facilities
Library instruction, courses and tutoring
The library can help you with referencing, information searching, academic writing and study skills.
Support for reading and writing
If you need it, you can gain access to adapted course literature, resource rooms and assistive technology.
This guide gives you tips on how to use the library in your studies, both on campus and remotely.
Borrow, request and return books. Find practical information and answers to frequently asked questions.
Develop your skills in academic writing, information searching, referencing and study skills.
The Medical Library is currently preparing to move books and journals to the University Library.
During the renovation, the library has smaller premises and a temporary entrance.
The new publishing agreements for 2026 are now in place.
Malin Josefsson will become the new Library Director at Umeå University Library from 1 January 2026.
A restructuring of the Medical Library is now underway, with a focus on developing study areas.
Contact the library
Find our contact form, telephone numbers and addresses. Please contact us with any question.
Chat with the library
When the chat is open, we give you quick answers to your questions or refer you further within the library.
