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 Finn or in LUBcat. If you borrow on site at one of the libraries, you also need a LU card.
- Register a library account in Finn by logging in
- Register a library account in LUBcat
- Learn more about the LU card
- Here you find our common lending conditions (pdf)
Search and request books
Our books can be found in Finn or 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.
- Search for books in Finn
- Search for books in LUBcat
- Request a distance loan through the library contact form
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. As long as there are no reservations for your book, it will be automatically renewed up to five times. You can check your loans in Finn or 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, such as e-books and articles, can be found via Finn. You need to have a library account to access the full texts.