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In order to fully use the library you need a library card with a pincode and an SH account or RKH account to access e‑resources.

• Library card: If you are a student at SH, just use your SH card. In case you haven't already obtained that, just show ID at the information desk in order to borrow. If you are a student at Swedish Red Cross University or SMI you will have to get a separate library card at the information desk. Don't forget to bring ID. Regardless of where you study, you will also need a pincode to borrow. Select your pincode at the information desk or online at the page New pincode External link, opens in new window. (not valid for students at SMI).
  

• Account to access e-resources: As a student at SH or at Swedish Red Cross University, use your SH or RKH account to access e-resources off campus. As a student at SMI you cannot access e-resources off campus, but can view some of our e‑resources when you visit the library.

Opening hours

You can see all current opening hours on the page Contact and opening hours. Today's opening hours are always displayed on the bottom of the library's start page. Please note that you cannot use the library outside of the opening hours.

The Information desk

The information desk at the library is staffed during the entire opening hours. This is your key to navigating the library's resources and the library building, whether you have a general question or need help finding research for your essay. If your question is more advanced, try to come when regular staff is present.

Literature

We have all the course literature you might need for your course, but you may have to wait for your turn. If a book in on loan, you can reserve it. In the day loan room, you will every morning find one copy of each course book. We also have a vast variety of other books, and through us you can access many databases, journals and e-books. See more about our material on the page Library collections. Read more about loan periods and more on the page Borrow.

Talking books, Braille and other accessible formats

Have you got a reading impairment and need to get your course literature in accessible format, for example as talking books from Legimus? Read more about the library's support for students with disabilities, or make an appointment with our Accessible Media Service team.

A tip for all students at SH is to get the text-to-speech software TorTalk on your phone and computer free of charge. With the software, you can listen to digital texts.

Study environment

The library has a range of study environments for different needs and purposes. There are quiet areas where you can sit in peace, and other areas for group studies.

Computers and printers

We have stationary computers for you to use. There are two printer rooms where you can print either from a library computer or your own, if you are an SH student.

Tutoring in information seeking and the Study Support Unit

The library offer tutorials in information seeking, and help in handling references, if you are writing an essay.

In the library you will also find the Study support unit, which offers guidance, courses and lectures in academic writing, academic speaking and study techniques. It also provides help with references and essay writing. Read more about the study support unit here.

For students on distance learning courses

Are you registered on a distance learning course? Most of the library's services are still available to you. You get access to e-resources and tutoring via your SH-account, or RKH-account.

For more information on access to databases and other e-resources off campus, go to the page Access to databases and other e-resources.

If you apply for access to talking books, and other accessible media you can also get an online introduction. For tutoring in information seeking, read more on the page Book tutoring in information seeking.

Long distance loans

You can also borrow printed books. If you live in Sweden but outside of the Stockholm area (meaning having a post code not beginning with "1"), and are a student on a distance learning course at Södertörn University or the Red Cross University, you can have books sent to your home, free of charge.

The loan period for "distance loans" is one week longer than the usual on course books, which means you can keep the books for 14 days. Please note that you are personally responsible that the books reach the library, and that you must cover the postage costs for returns.