The Library A-Z
The campus library's entrance is at ground floor level. There is an elevator in the house, and handicap toilets on each floor. The handicap toilets also feature baby changing tables. Two handicap parking spots are located to the east of the library.
The library is open to the public.
Need help finding the best references for your assignment? Book a session with one of our information specialists. Up to 5 students per session.
Books in open stacks (check out books):
A separate collection of check out books from the former Dept. of Information Studies, INF - now part of the Dept. of Communication - can be found on the ground floor of the library.
Books from the closed stacks collections can be requested from the library catalogue
Reference collection:
Our reference collection is placed on the 1st and 2nd floor of the library.
1st floor collection
2nd floor collection
LAW print journals:
Current issues of law print journals are displayed in the lounge area on the ground floor.
Back issues of of law journals are placed on the 1st floor, in the JUR area.
HUM print journals:
Current issues of HUM print journals are displayed in the lounge area on the ground floor. A small collection of back issues are kept on the 1st floor. Earlier issues can be requested from our library system.
KVINFO Collection:
A collection of reference books, journals and grey literature from the former KVINFO library is found on the ground floor.
Course reserve shelves: See the 'Course reserve shelves' item listed below.
MA theses: See the 'MA theses' item listed below.
LAW course reserve shelves: contact the information desk on the ground floor of the library.
IT Library course reserve shelves are located on the ground floor of the library.
HUM course reserve shelves can be found at most HUM department libraries.
The library offers a number of courses in information seeking and reference management. Some of our courses incorporate knowledge of scientific probity and source criticism. You can request a course by visiting our course homepage.
In addition, our events calendar lists courses in the reference tool Zotero. Here you can also find courses and workshops in data mangement and information retrieval systems offered by KUB Datalab
- Vibeke Mencke Nielsen's A stele for knowledge and communication.
- Martin Erik Andersen's monumental paraphrase of the Ardabil rug.
- Alexey Leonov's bust sculpture of Aleksandr Puškin.
- The library building.
liT.house is the Campus library's cultural hub for students and staff at South Campus. liT.house is a place with room for thought where you can converse and share ideas with other students and their lecturers. liT.house is maintained by a group of library staff, who each semester compile a varied program of readings, panel discussions, and exhibitions.
Another aspects of liT.house is Specialistklassen - or The Specialists' Class - where new MAs talk about their chosen subject, and about working their way through a jungle of ideas and literature towards their finished thesis.
If you have an idea for an event, you are welcome to contact us on Facebook
You can borrow a locker for two months at a time without charge.
Students working on their MA thesis can borrow a locker for six months upon showing their thesis contract. Contact the information desk.
You can find master theses from Copenhagen University, Aarhus University and RUC in our library system soeg.kb.dk.
A master thesis will only be available through the library system, if the author has given permission to make the thesis visible in the library system.
You can search for theses using the targeted entry ‘Student projects’ where you only search within master theses, bachelor projects and other university assignments.
You can access the full version of the database Mediestream directly from a work station on the ground floor. It is the only access point on campus that offers unrestricted access to all Danish newspaper archives. You can make a reservation to use the Mediestream work station. Your booking does not, as a rule, include database instruction.
The library's 3 printers/copiers are located on the ground floor, as well as a separate bookscanner. Read more about prices and procedures on our Print and copy homepage.
The library's study hub is a 'hyggelig' area on the library ground floor. It is primarily used by students themselves for student-initiated and student-driven activities. Contact the Information Desk on the ground floor for booking.
Three study rooms are located on the 2nd floor. Make a room reservation
On the 2nd floor we have study seats reserved for MA students working on their master thesis. As a KU or ITU student you can request a study seat which includes the use of a study seat and a personal locker for a period of two months. To request a study seat, please use our library system. Please note that the seats are only visible when the queue is short.
You will receive an e-mail when the seat and locker is ready for use. Please remember to bring your student ID and a signed thesis contract when picking up your key.
You are also welcome to request a seat in our study area "Skrivehjørnet" at the 2nd floor, where you have a locker and free seating in "Skrivehjørnet". The loan period is two months. Use the above link. Please note that the seats are only visible when the queue is short.
Free wifi is provided throughout the library. Choose KB-Guest (login og password: readbooks), or Eduroam.
A number of user pc's are available on alle three floors.