• New exhibit on the library building's history


    We have a new exhibit featuring information, pictures, items, and advertisements from the time when the library building was part of Jönköpings Mekaniska Werkstad. Welcome in to take a look!

  • Cuts and restrictions in key databases


    The turbulent political situation in the USA is affecting some of the databases the library has access to. Currently, ERIC is facing cuts. There are also concerns that PubMed may be restricted.

  • Thesis times?


    Spring is flying by and you might be in the midst of your thesis work. At the library, you can get support and tips in several ways.

  • Sustainability Days 2025


    This week, Jönköping Municipality is organising the Sustainability Days to spread knowledge about and increase commitment to living and working more sustainably. At the library, we have set up interesting reading tips and the municipality organises lectures in the JMW hall during the week.

  • Changed opening hours at Easter


    The library will close at 14:00 on Maundy Thursday (17 April) and will then be closed throughout the Easter weekend.

  • Author visit with a crime theme


    What inspires a priest to write about murder, and what does a detective inspector truly think of the crime novel genre? You can discover the answers to these questions and more on 14 April when authors Torgny Wirén and Torbjörn Åhgren visit the library to discuss their crime novel, Döden vid Vättern.

  • New AI tool in the ProQuest Central Database


    The AI service Research Assistant is now included in the ProQuest Central database. The service has two functions: to suggest keywords that can refine your search and to offer assistance related to an article you have found.

  • Access to Scopus AI


    Now everyone at JU has access to Scopus AI, an AI-based service that helps you explore a scientific topic.

  • Good to know about the APA guide


    You are probably already familiar with the University Library's guide to reference management according to APA 7. Perhaps you have mostly used the templates for different reference types, but the guide contains so much more.

  • Enhanced search opportunities in Web of Science


    The library now has access to the Web of Science Expanded Package. This means more opportunities to find citation information for, among other things, academic books, conference papers and research data. For several of the indexes, the backward coverage has also been extended with archives that in some cases contain references back to the year 1900.

  • Welcome to the University Library!


    The spring semester of 2025 is starting, and we at the University Library are here to support both new and returning students with course materials, scientific resources, and reference management.

  • Drop in at the library


    The library's drop-in is open again from Tuesday 7 January. Welcome to stop by if you have questions about, for example, search terms, database searching, scientific publications and complicated references.

  • Library opening hours over the holidays


    The year is coming to an end and the Christmas and New Year holidays are coming soon. The library adapts its opening hours to the holidays.

  • Successful book sale at the library


    A few weeks ago, the library held a book sale where discarded books were sold for 10 kronor each. Many of these books found new homes and the library will be donating the total sales amount to the World Wildlife Fund.

  • Change to the loan regulations


    The library's loan regulations have been clarified regarding identity documents. In order to borrow when you have forgotten your JU card or library card, you must have a physical identity document with you.

  • AI Search in Primo


    The library now has access to Research Assistant, a search feature in Primo based on generative AI. One advantage of this service compared to others is its focus on searching scientific material.

  • Live podcast with Unnergången


    On 7 November, Unnergången is coming to the library! The popular podcast from Jönköping will visit the JMW hall and talk about the university campus and Jönköping Mechanical Workshop through the ages.

  • Think sustainably, buy a used book


    The library is now selling withdrawn books at low prices. Our book table features primarily course literature and non-fiction, but you can also find the occasional novel.

  • New from Springer


    The library now offers access to the Springer Reference Module in Humanities & Social Sciences, which includes a comprehensive collection of encyclopedias and handbooks from Springer Nature.

  • Banned Books Week at the library


    During Banned Books Week, which occurs 7–11 October, free speech and everyone's right to read is recognised all over Sweden. The University Library has an exhibition where you can see examples of books that are or have been banned in various parts of the world for political, religious or moral reasons.

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