Find, borrow and request books

Library loans at Lund University

In the library catalogue LUBcat you see if where a book is located and if it is available or for library use only. Reference books can be checked out but must be returned the same day. In LUBcat you can also renew your loans and request both unavailable and available books from other libraries at Lund University, with the exception of available textbooks. 

Search the library catalogue LUBcat
Step by step guide (video): Use the library catalogue effectively

Your LU Card is your Library Card

Students and staff at Lund University use their LU card as their library card. You can also borrow with an ID card at the library service points. Use your LU card pin code at the self-service machines. Forgot the PIN code for your LU card? Log in with your student account at ”My Page” in the LU card portal at Lunds University´s website.

Pick up and return books at any LU Library

You can choose any LU library for returns and as pickup location for requested books and returns. Book transports take 1–3 workdays. When your book is available for pickup you will receive an automatic e-mail. Reserved books are on hold for 7 days.

Loan periods

The loan period for textbooks is 14 days, with automatic renewal up to 5 times as long as the book is not requested by another patron. For other books in our collections the loan period is 28 days with automatic renewal, if the book is not requested by another patron. You are personally responsible for your loans and keeping track of lending periods.

Late returns and fines

Fines for delayed books are 10 SEK per book and day. Fines are paid to at the Medical faculty Library Lund or Malmö, we accept only card payments by Visa, MasterCard, or Maestro. 

After two reminder e-mails we will send an invoice for SEK 600 regardless of the purchase price. If you return the book after an invoice is sent you only pay the overdue fine. If a book is ruined you will be charged for a replacement copy.

Find research journals and databases in LUBsearch

LUBsearch is the Lund University portal for accessing the library collection of e-journals, e-books and databases. LUBsearch is freely searchable, but the electronic journals, articles or e-books can only be read and downloaded on the university network. Off-campus access is only available for students and employees at Lund University with student or Lucat ID.

• Journals in LUBsearch
• Databases in medicine & health in LUBsearch
• Other databases in LUBsearch

Useful search tips and guidance in literature search and evaluation

Your subject librarian gives lectures and seminars in literature search. You can also get useful advice for search terms and search strategies in the library student guide:
Search, Evaluate, Write & Cite (in Canvas)

Useful guide when writing a paper or a literature review

The library student guide gives an introduction to reading and evaluating research articles.

Search, evaluate, and cite (in Canvas) 

Can't find the materials you need at Lund University?

If you can't find what you're looking for at our libraries or any other Lund University library, we can help you. You can submit an Interlibrary Loan request for article copies or books, log in with your student account. You collect and pay requested articles at the library information desks.

Prices

• Books from libraries in the Nordic countries: no fee
• Books from libraries outside the Nordic countries: 150 SEK
• Articles: 80 SEK

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