Borrow books and e-books

Here you will find information on how to register a library account, borrow and return books. You will also find information about interlibrary loans, fees, and how to search for books and e-books in the Library Search Tool.

Library account

To borrow books or request interlibrary loans, you need a library account. If you are employed by Region Norrbotten or a medical student at Sunderby Hospital, you can create an account using your Region Norrbotten email address. If you need help, you can visit the University Library.

• Create a library account – Region Norrbotten
  Fill in the form to create a library account. Use your Region Norrbotten email address.
• Already have an account?
  Log in to check your reservations and loans. You can also renew loans and pay overdue fees.
  
• Borrowing terms
  Access the University Library’s loan regulations.
  

Borrow books

If you are employed by Region Norrbotten or a medical student at Sunderby Hospital, you can borrow books from the University Library.

We send the book to your workplace. Medical students receive their books at Sunderby Hospital (RLU administration), where they can collect them.

How to request a book:

1. Use the Library Search Tool to search for the book.
2. Select All filters and then Source types. Choose Books.
3. Select the title of the book you want to borrow.
4. Reserve the book by selecting Access options and then Find or Reserve.
5. Select Reserve.
6. Log in to your library account.
7. Select Pick up at: University Library, Luleå.
8. When it is your turn to borrow the book, you will receive a message. Reply to the message if you want the book sent to you. Note: Please check that your address is correct.
9. The book will be sent to you.

You can also collect the book directly at the University Library.

• The Library Search Tool
  Use the Library Search Tool to start your search.
  

Return books

You can return books by internal mail. Mark the package with Luleå University Library. You can also return books directly at the University Library.

Renew loans

Extend the loan period through your library account. Log in with your personal identity number and PIN code. If the book is reserved by another user, it cannot be renewed.

Reserve a book

1. Search by using the Library Search Tool.
2. Select All filters and then Source types. Choose Books.
3. Select the book you want to reserve.
4. Go to Access options and select Find or Reserve.
5. Use the Reserve icon.
6. Log in to your library account.
7. Select Pick up at: University Library, Luleå.

Interlibrary loan

If the library does not have the book or article you need, we can order it from another library.

• Request a book or article – Region Norrbotten
  If you cannot find the material you need, you can submit a request.
  

Overdue fees

For course books, the overdue fee is a maximum of SEK 100 per book.

If a book is not returned, it is considered lost. The replacement cost is SEK 800 per title. This cost applies to all types of books and materials. The amount will be removed from your account if the material is returned, but you must still pay any overdue fees. If you have already paid the replacement cost, it will not be refunded even if the material is later returned.

Fees are added as a debt to your library account. The account is blocked until the debt is paid. You can pay online via My library account.

E-books

When you are connected to Region Norrbotten’s network, you can open e-books directly. If you are outside the network, log in with your regional account.

How to use e-books:

1. Search for the book using the Library Search Tool.
2. Select All filters and then Source types. Choose E-books.
3. Select Access options and the format you want to use.
4. To download the e-book, select View details and then Download.

Do you want to suggest an e-book?

• Contact
  Contact the library using the form.