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Use of the resources of the University library will be crucial to you while studying at the University of Oslo. In many studies, curriculum is not limited to a list of books, but it is expected that you will find information on your own - using the University library's vast resources.
Founded in 1811 the library is the largest academic library in Norway. It consists of 4 libraries:
- University Library - main information site http://www.ub.uio.no/english/
- Library of Arts and Social Sciences - Georg Sverdrup's building located in the centre of campus
- Library of Medicine and Health Sciences - Main library located at the premises of Rikshospitalet
- The Faculty of Law Library - Main library situated downtown - Karl Johansgate
- Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Library - Divided into smaller departmental libraries, mostly situated on campus.
- You have access to all libraries and to printed materials, reading/studying spaces, as well as use of PCs during opening hour.
- Your student-card is also a library card
- If you do not get a study card, any library will issue a library card
- Lending period is normally 4 weeks – there will be an overdue fine of NOK 20,- after second overdue reminder - Lending rules
Use of electronic materials:
- Login to network with your username/password - access to catalogue BIBSYS ASK does not require login
- Printing requires that a printing fee has been paid Semester fee and copy fee
- You can access all electronic materials from all over campus or from home using Dial Up networking
How to find information:
- Search in the catalogue BIBSYS ASK will give you data on how to find printed matieral, as well as access til online journals
- Search in the portal X-PORT where there are several options: unified searching -multiple database searching, single database searching with portal or original interface, finding electronic journals and and other electronic resources.
Learning to use the library's resources:
- Many study-programs include information literacy items
- Short courses on using specific resorces such as BIBSYS ASK will be annonced on websites of the libraries.
- Use the information on the website on how to find information!
- Ask a librarian!
Editors: ub-web, webmaster@ub.uio.no
Document created: 04.08.2005