The Nordic Africa Institute

About the library

We are a large special library focused on contemporary Africa, within social sciences and some humanities subjects. While aimed at students and researchers in the Nordic countries, we are open for all.

  • Opening hours

    New regular hours from September 1: Monday-Thursday 10:00-16:00

  • Contact the library

    For practical library questions as well as queries on information searching on Africa. During our opening hours you may also contact us via our chat, see down below on the screen on your right hand side.  

  • Loan rules

    The rules regarding the borrower, the library card, loan periods, recalls and more. (Även på svenska.)

  • Price list

    Fees regarding copying, printing, article copies etc.

  • About the collections

    Overview of, and insights into NAI library's collections.

  • Library projects

    Past and current projects – the library's own as well as external ones with our participation.

  • Agenda 2030 and the library

    NAI library activities particularly support goals 4, 11.4, 16 and 17.

  • Hidden treasures

    Crates of forbidden political pamphlets, railroad songs, and early climatological maps. A treasure trove for academics and others interested in Africa.