The library for students

The library at GIH is the only library in Sweden specialised on sports science. You can borrow course literature, as well as other books.

You can also read magazines and use the library web site for information searching for different study assignments.

The library is also available for individual study, with a dedicated silent area.

Search for information

In the library catalogue External link, opens in new window. you’ll find the available books and other materials. The library catalogue, as well as other information sources in sports sciences, is available here on the.

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Borrow books

You can borrow and return books by using the self service machine in the library.

It’s also possible to renew your loans and reserve books through the library catalogue External link, opens in new window.. To be able to do this you need an identification number (usually your birth date), together with a four digit pin code.

Reminders to return books, and to pick up reserved books, will be sent by e-mail to the address stated by you.

Library rules

As library patron at GIH you agree to:

• return or renew books on time.
• inform the library about changes to your address or phone number.
• take personal responsibility for your loans, and to pay for lost or damaged books.

Loan periods and fees

The loan period is 4 weeks, except for course literature which have 1 week loan period. It’s possible to renew the loan period if there is no queue.

Note that course literature have a 1 week loan period. If you return the book too late the fee is 20 SEK per book and day.

Personal data

To be able to give you access to the GIH library and online resources we need to handle your personal data (name, address, birth date, phone number and e-mail address).

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Questions?

Don't hesitate to ask the librabry staff if you need help.

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