Guide to the library: Region Västerbotten

Access to books, databases, and journals via Umeå University Library

Borrow books

As an employee of Region Västerbotten, you can borrow printed books at Umeå University Library. You apply for a library card by filling out the form for the general public, and then you pick up the library card at one of our information desks. Please be sure to bring a valid photo ID. After that, you can borrow books from our three units:

• Medical Library;
• University Library; and
• Arts Campus Library.

If you are affiliated with Umeå University and have a Umu card, it serves as your library card.

Find what you need in our collections

Our libraries provide access to many collections, both digital resources and physical materials. These include the latest scholarly literature, unique archival and specialised collections, fiction, and more.

If you cannot find the material you are looking for in the library collections, you can request what you need for your professional practice. We will purchase what you request or order it as an interlibrary loan.

Databases and journals

The databases and journals that Region Västerbotten subscribes to can be accessed via the region's intranet. If you need guidance in these resources, you are welcome to contact the Medical Library.

Databases and journals that Umeå University Library subscribes to can be accessed when you visit the library. If you are affiliated with the University, you can use the resources even outside the library by logging in with your Umu-id.

Information searching and reference management - individually or for your team

The library offers several forms of assistance if you need support searching medical databases or clinical knowledge support, keeping up to date with new research findings, or managing references. You can

• participate in one of our courses;
• schedule an appointment for individual counselling;
• get customised lectures or workshops for your team; and
• order a search consultation from the library to get assistance with systematic searches and mapping research areas or literature reviews.

For doctoral students and researchers at Umeå University

If you conduct research at Umeå University, you find more information in our guides for doctoral students and researchers.