Physics and Astronomy Library
Here you can find the Physics and Astronomy Library's opening hours and contact information.
Opening hours
The library is staffed and open to everyone:
Monday–Tuesday: 09:00–16:00
Wednesday: 09:00–12:30
Thursday–Friday: 09:00–16:00
Note: 22 April: 09.00–13.30
Walpurgis Night and International Workers’ Day
30 April: 10:00–12:00
1 May: CLOSED
Ascension Day
9–10 May: CLOSED
Staff Day
23 May: CLOSED
Unstaffed hours
Students and staff at the Department of Physics have 24-hour access to the library. Access is by LU Card only. There is a self-service terminal where you can borrow library books when library staff are not available. It is also possible to return books via a return box when the library is unstaffed.
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Contact us
Telephone: +46 46 222 77 79
Email: fysikbiblioteket [at] science [dot] lu [dot] se (fysikbiblioteket@science.lu.se)
Address: Professorsgatan 1, Lund
Postal address: Box 118, 221 00 Lund
Internal mail: Service point 14
Employees at the Physics and Astronomy Library:
Fredrik Larsson
Annika Nilsson
Thomas Tengelin Nyström
Hans Holm
Eva Jurlander
Sabina Swahn
Contact details for all librarians at the Library of Science
About the library
The Physics and Astronomy Library provides resources and services to students and staff of the Department of Physics, the Division of Medical Radiation Physics, the MAX IV Laboratory, and to library users from outside the university.
The Physics and Astronomy Library specialises in all areas of physics and astronomy. We also have a small collection of novels, poems, and children’s books with a connection to physics or space. We also have general interest books on topics such as the history of science, popular science, and study techniques. For example, you can read up on how to structure a thesis or write an article.
The library provides access to digital and hard copy resources and databases. We also offer support and guidance in information retrieval, reference management, and scientific publishing.
The Physics and Astronomy Library has a quiet study area.
The Astronomy Library is moving
As the Department of Astrophysics has moved to Fysicum, the Astronomy Library is closed to visitors since 22 December 2023.
Parts of the collection will be relocated to Fysicum during the first part of 2024, where they will be available on the lower level of the library. The course books are incorporated together with the Physics Library's course books. The rest of the astronomy collection you can request via LUBcat.
The library will be called the Physics and Astronomy Library.
Recommend a journal or a book
Do you want the Physics and Astronomy Library to buy a particular journal or book? Send in a recommendation.
Get assistance in buying books for your research
The Library of Science can provide assistance to doctoral students and researchers in buying books for research or teaching.