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New at the library?
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.
Opening hours and contact
Chalmers Library consists of three libraries. Here you’ll find information about opening hours and contact details for each library.

Booking group study rooms
Learn more about how to book group study rooms at the library and what terms apply.
Study environments and services
The library offers services including staffed information desks, self-service areas, printers, computers, storage lockers and much more.

Programmes and activities
Information on our lectures, exhibitions, and our book club.
Library staff
Learn more about the library staff and how to get in touch with us.
Go to At the library

Search services and databases
The library gives you access to a large collection of printed and digital scientific resources. Start exploring here!
Access to digital resources
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.

Special collections and archives
Chalmers Library holds special collections featuring materials related to Chalmers’ history and academic fields.
Request, reserve and borrow
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.

Chalmers Research portal
You can find information about research at Chalmers here: people, projects and publications.
Go to Search and reserve

Find and evaluate information
A guide on how to best plan your search, find and evaluate relevant literature for your work.
Subject guides in all areas
Advice on how to find the best sources for your subject area.

Copyright
A guide to copyright, using others’ materials, and understanding your own rights.
Write references
Our guide to using sources and writing correct references in academic texts.

Artificial Intelligence and Chatbots
Learn how to use AI tools effectively and critically in your studies.
Go to Study academically

Reading and writing support
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.
Academic writing and presentation skills
Book a writing session to get guidance on your texts, presentations, and the writing process.

Book a tutorial
Would you like help looking for information, managing references, publishing work or some other task? You can book a librarian!
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about our services.

Maths support
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 or IT.
Go to Guidance and Support

Publish Open Access
Publish open access and increase the reach of your research with guidance on costs and agreements.

Increase the visibility of your research
Discover how to increase your visibility and make your research easier to find and cite.
- Choice of publication

Research analysis
The library offers support in bibliometrics, altmetrics, collaboration analysis, and subject analysis to help researchers, leadership, and departments identify trends, strengths, and opportunities.
Go to Research support

Common searches

SCOPUS

Economic Modelling

Maritime Economics

Web of Science

IEEE Xplore Digital Library

Control Teory: Multivariable and Nonlinear Methods

Recommended databases

Scopus

An abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature within all disciplinces. Tools for citation searches

Web of science

An abstract and citation database – and a citation index - of peer-reviewed scientific literature within all disciplines.

Student theses

Student theses produced at Chalmers University of Technology. Full text from 2010- is often available.

Databases

Retriever Business

Retriever Business is a database that provides company information, business news, and financial data from the Nordic region. It is used to analyze companies, follow industry developments, and find up-to-date business news.

Go to Retriever Business

Retriever Business is useful if you are looking for Swedish company information. In Swedish only.

Please change language to Swedish for a comprehensive database description.

Subject area:

Management/Economics

Type of content:

Business information

Permanent link:

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Terms of use:

Chalmers students and employees may use this resource for personal research and non-commercial purposes. General terms of use.

Terms of use (downloads, printouts etc.) for this database.