Services for students at distance courses at LUSEM
Distance loans can only be made by those who are studying a distance course.
Library account
To borrow books from the Libraries at Lund University, you need to register a library account in our library catalogue LUBcat. If you borrow on site at one of the libraries, you also need a LU card.
- Register a library account
- Learn more about the LU card
- Here you find our common lending conditions (pdf)
Search and request
Our books can be found in the library catalogue LUBcat. When you have found what you want, use the library contact form to request the book.
Journals and reference books are not included in the service.
Borrow and return
The loan period for course books is 14 days, plus a few extra days for shipping. Other books can be checked out for at least 28 days. Your loan will be automatically renewed, if there is no reservation for the book. You can check your loans in LUBcat.
Please note that you are responsible for the cost of postage when you return your loans. The late fee for course books is SEK 10 per book and day.
You find the address for book return here
Digital resources
Digital resources can be found via LUBsearch. Log in with your Student account to get access from home to the e-books, e-journals and databases.