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Generative AI tools – the type of AI that can generate new material such as text, sound, and images – are frequently used by students. But how do these tools work? Can you trust their output? How can you write better prompts, that is, the questions you ask these tools? And finally, how may students use AI responsibly in their studies?

Welcome to the autumn term with the University Library! Our calendar is filled with webinars, workshops, KIB Talks and other events. This autumn, we are focusing a little extra on the theme of visualisation, starting with a KIB Talk with Matthias Stahl from DER SPIEGEL! We have also updated our popular in-depth courses in areas such as academic communication, reference management and publishing. In connection with Nobel Calling, we are holding our first (in a long time) exhibition in the library premises.

Starting on 5 August, the databases from EBSCO – including Cinahl, PsycInfo, PsycArticles and PsycTherapy – have an updated interface. If you have a personal account, there are a few things you should keep in mind.
 

Summer is here! During the summer KIB has longer loan periods on books. There are some limitations to the library services due to reduced staffing during high summer.  

It will soon be summer time at the library. During the summer we have longer loan periods for all books. 

Every year the MeSH vocabulary is updated with new, changed and deleted terms and in 2025 about 200 new ones were added. These are now translated and searchable in Swedish MeSH. 

Complete Anatomy is a 3D anatomy app. The resource is available as an app on both computers and mobile devices. It is a comprehensive resource that provides the opportunity to study human anatomy in depth.

In light of the new administration in the United States and concerns about the impact on the operations of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the United States National Library of Medicine (NLM).

No, is the short answer. As with any library, you need a library account to get the best service from the University Library (KIB). The benefits are many!

Starting January 1, 2025, we are updating our e-resources. Below, you will find a summary of the new resources, changes to existing ones, and cancelled subscriptions.