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A renovated quiet study area opens at the University Library

The University Library’s quiet study area on level 3 has reopened.

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Books and journals are being moved from the Medical Library

The Medical Library is currently preparing to move books and journals to the University Library.

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University Library renovation

During the renovation, the library has smaller premises and a temporary entrance.

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New publishing agreements

The new publishing agreements for 2026 are now in place.

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New Librabry Director at Umeå University Library

Malin Josefsson will become the new Library Director at Umeå University Library from 1 January 2026.

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Medical library to be restructured – study spaces to remain and be developed

A restructuring of the Medical Library is now underway, with a focus on developing study areas.

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Pedagogical guide on strategic publishing
Published: 2024-10-24

The library is launching a guide which walks you through how to publish strategically and with open access.

Open Athens - easier access to e-resources
Published: 2024-10-15

You can now identify yourself with your Umu-id for direct access to many databases and other e-resources.

Nobel in the archives
Published: 2024-10-14

The library’s Archives and Special Collections contain many connections to Nobel Prize laureates.

News on open access publishing agreements
Published: 2024-05-17

Researchers can publish with open access at no cost through a range of agreements.

More article copies in digital format - free of charge to request
Published: 2024-03-25

New ordering channels for the library mean more digital copies of articles, which will also be free of charge.

Online course on plagiarism for students
Published: 2024-02-16

An open online course on plagiarism is now available to everyone on the library's website.

Conference on examination attracted hundreds of participants
Published: 2023-11-22

Umeå university took the lead in discussing examination in higher education

A new stack for scholarly journals has opened
Published: 2023-11-21

After refurbishment, a new stack for scholarly journals has opened at the University Library.

Group study rooms and resource room at the Arts Campus
Published: 2023-02-20

There is now space for both group study rooms and a resource room at the library at Arts Campus.

Umeå university joins CoARA
Published: 2022-12-13

An commitment to reform research evaluation and reward systems.

New coalition for advancing research assessment
Published: 2022-11-22

Collaboration to reform assessment and reward systems for research, in line with the open science reform.

The Swedish Research Council updates its open access guidelines
Published: 2022-10-31

The Swedish Research Council has updated guidelines for research funding as of October 2022.

The university library and HPC2N contribute to Skills4EOSC
Published: 2022-10-13

Umeå University Library and HPC2N collaborate in Skills4EOSC to support networks and training in the EU.

Increased immediate open access to federally funded US research
Published: 2022-09-08

New recommendations in the US aim for immediate open access to all federally funded research results by 2026.

Open online-course in information search
Published: 2022-09-06

Umeå University Library has an open online-course in information search.