How to start borrowing and how to manage your loans, and what the library card means in terms of access.

The library card

Why you need a card

You need to register with us (= have a library card) in order to:

• Borrow books and other materials (physical items) from us.
• Reserve materials currently checked out.
• Renew loans.
  

You don't need a card to:

• Use our search tool AfricaLit Plus External link, opens in new window. (although you receive more results when logged in).
• Make use of our free resources available through our web pages.
• Apply and get remote access to some of our subscribed databases.

The card does not provide access from outside of NAI premises to:

• Our subscribed e-journals.
• Our subscribed databases. We have a separate solution for some of these.

If you already have an Uppsala University Library card

The NAI library has its own library card, but for Uppsala University Library users we offer the possibility instead to register with their card. You however still need to fill out the application form (link above).

Interlibrary loans

Those living outside Uppsala can borrow materials from us through interlibrary loans – via their local library.

Returning your loans

We have a book drop where you can safely return books, even outside of our opening hours. It's found on the wall towards the parking lot, just around the corner on your right when standing in front of our main entrance.

Since we reside within the Uppsala Botanical garden, you also need to observe the garden opening hours. Its gates are open daily:

• May-September: 7:00-21:00
• October-April: 7:00-19:00