Newspapers
You can read newspapers on microfilm and the newspaper computer. The microfilms are in the basement, and the newspaper computer is on floor three. You can also request original newspapers from our external storage. And read them in the Special Collections Reading Room.
Newspapers on microfilm
You can read newspapers on microfilm located in the basement. The basement is open when the library is open. You do not need to request microfilms before your visit.
List of Swedish newspapers on microfilm at the University Library (PDF, 339 kB, new tab, in Swedish)
We have digital microfilm scanners. You can print and save microfilmed articles to a USB memory stick using them. You will find instructions on using the microfilms next to the microfilm readers.
Newspaper Support
If you need help, call the Newspaper Support at +46 46 222 14 80. Regular opening hours for the support are Monday to Friday, 10–12 and 13–15.
Read newspapers older than a hundred years
You can read articles older than a hundred years in the Swedish papers search service.
Book the newspaper computer to read newer articles
Newer articles are copyrighted. Use the newspaper computer to read copyrighted articles.
You need to book an appointment to use the newspaper computer.
Book the newspaper computer
You can book a most of two hours per day. The newspaper computer is on the third floor.
You need an account to use scanners and the newspaper computer
Use your student or Lucat account to log in and use scanners and the newspaper computer. If you are not a student or an employee at Lund University, you need a guest account and a library card.
The information desk on the third floor will help you get a guest account and a library card. Please note that activating a guest account can take up to half an hour.
Read more about guest (walk-in-user) accounts and how to pay for printouts
You can request newspapers in original print format
You can request newspaper originals from our external storage. You read them in the Special Collections Reading Room. Newspapers are available on Wednesdays if you request them at the latest on Monday of the same week.
We do not supply newspapers in original print format if they are digitally available or on microfilm. But we make exceptions if you need to get the original digitised for publishing. We also have newspapers we cannot handle due to their fragile condition.
Request newspaper originals through this form
Please book a seat in the Special Collections Reading Room. Walk-ins are welcome If seats are available.
More Swedish-language newspapers
Swedish-American newspapers published across the United States between 1859 and 2007 are in Swedish American newspapers.
Search Swedish American newspapers
You can find Swedish-language newspapers published in Finland in the digital collections of the National Library of Finland. Digitisation is ongoing and not yet complete.