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Welcome to the University Library
If you want to search for books, e-books, articles or journals you can use Primo, the University Library’s search service, in the first instance.
Due to the Corona virus
From August 24 the University library will gradually be extending the opening hours, but the library service will to some extent still be digital. The Library is currently open for MDH students and staff only.
about Due to the Corona virusThe University Library is located on campus both in Eskilstuna and in Västerås and is there for the University’s students, teachers and researchers. The Library is also open to the public.
The Library is a meeting- and workplace for the University staff, and moreover offers a good study environment for its students.
Here the staff work actively to support the University’s goal to continue to maintain high international quality of its education and research. This means for example that the University’s students, researchers and teachers are quickly able to get access to relevant literature and information, regardless of the form of publication.
Welcome in!
Library account
A lot of things concerning your book loans can be done by you yourself through your library account, such as reserving books and changing your PIN code.
Free e-resources during covid-19
Due to covid-19 many publishers offer extended access to their digital resources. The University Library have compiled a list with a selection of these digital resources.
Free e-resources during covid-19Subject guides
The subject guides contain databases and other information resources within your subject, eg. how to refer according to the APA style and use reference management software.
Subject guidesSupport to students
As a MDH student you have access to different forms of support throught the University library.
Support to researchers
As a researcher at MDH you have access to the Library’s research service.
Register and publish your essay or degree project in Diva
Here is information about how you publish your essay or degree project in Diva.
Register and publish in Diva
As a researcher at MDH you must register all your publications in Diva. If you have publications from previous employments you should register these as well.
News from the Library
Wider range of journals throught Proquest
During a test period up to 21 October you can take advantage of a wider range of journals through the database Proquest ONE academic.
about Wider range of journals throught ProquestIncrease your knowledge of anatomy through Visible Body
Through the University Library there are now two anatomy databases to test during a trial period – perfect for you who are studying or researching in the caring sciences.
about Increase your knowledge of anatomy through Visible BodyDawsonera has been shut down
Dawsonera has shut down its ebook platform on 31 July 2020 due to bankruptcy. Some of the library's holdings will hopefully be transferred to other e-book providers.
about Dawsonera has been shut downThe library has aquired two new databases
The library has aquired to two new databases. One for doctors, therapists, medical researchers, historians and clinics and one for scientific research and information related to all fields of education and levels of education.
about The library has aquired two new databasesStudy with a reading disability
If you are studying at MDH and have a reading disability you can get your obligatory course literature adapted to another format and made available through the service Legimus.
about Study with a reading disabilityThe Eskilstuna library's move to the new campus
The new campus library will open on March 30 at 10.00.
about The Eskilstuna library's move to the new campusEvents at the Library
Develop your academic writing skills
- 2020-09-15 09:00–12:00
- 2020-10-20 09:00–12:00
- 2020-11-10 09:00–12:00
An afternoon against procrastination
- 2020-12-08 13:00–17:00