As a new student, we want to help you find your way to the library and our resources. This page gives you a quick introduction to our key services.
Chalmers Library consists of three libraries. Here you’ll find information about opening hours and contact details for each library.
Learn more about how to book group study rooms at the library and what terms apply.
The library offers services including staffed information desks, self-service areas, printers, computers, storage lockers and much more.
Information on our lectures, exhibitions, and our book club.
Learn more about the library staff and how to get in touch with us.
The library gives you access to a large collection of printed and digital scientific resources. Start exploring here!
On this page, we describe different ways to access the library’s electronic resources and offer tips on what to do when something isn’t working.
Chalmers Library holds special collections featuring materials related to Chalmers’ history and academic fields.
Practical information on how to borrow and reserve books with us, as well as how to request materials that are not already available in the library.
You can find information about research at Chalmers here: people, projects and publications.
A guide on how to best plan your search, find and evaluate relevant literature for your work.
Advice on how to find the best sources for your subject area.
A guide to copyright, using others’ materials, and understanding your own rights.
Our guide to using sources and writing correct references in academic texts.
Learn how to use AI tools effectively and critically in your studies.
If you have a disability, the library offers support such as reading and writing aids, talking books, and access to rooms equipped for study support.
Book a writing session to get guidance on your texts, presentations, and the writing process.
Would you like help looking for information, managing references, publishing work or some other task? You can book a librarian!
Frequently asked questions about our services.
Maths Support at the Main Library is a free, drop-in peer tutoring service available to all Chalmers students and University of Gothenburg students studying Science and Technology.
Publish open access and increase the reach of your research with guidance on costs and agreements.
Discover how to increase your visibility and make your research easier to find and cite.
The library offers support in bibliometrics, altmetrics, collaboration analysis, and subject analysis to help researchers, leadership, and departments identify trends, strengths, and opportunities.
An abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature within all disciplinces. Tools for citation searches
An abstract and citation database – and a citation index - of peer-reviewed scientific literature within all disciplines.
Student theses produced at Chalmers University of Technology. Full text from 2010- is often available.
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