Meet the University Library
Can’t you find what you’re searching for or do you have any questions or thoughts? Visit us at the University Library in Eskilstuna or Västerås. You can also contact us by phone, chat or e-mail.
Reading with a disability
If you have reading disability you can get support so that you can read your course literature. The goal is that you should be able to study on the same terms as anybody else.
Drop-in
Get the help you need with information search, source criticism, reference management, and reference management programs from our information specialists on site in the University Library or on Zoom.
New student
Welcome to MDU and the University Library! Gathered here is the information you need to know before the start of your studies.
Contact
The University Library is a public library, open to everyone. Our main task is to provide library service to students and staff at Mälardalen University, but the public is also welcome to use the University Library's resources.
Regular opening hours
Monday-Thursday: 08:00-19:00
Friday: 08:00-16:00
With reservation for changes.
Changed opening hours spring 2023
April 30 08:00-14:00
May 1 Closed
May 9 Closed
June 6 Closed
Extended opening hours every day 07:00-22:00 for you as a student or employee at MDU.
The University Library is unstaffed outside the regular opening hours, even on weekends and during holidays.
Read about extended opening hours
Telephone
Monday–Friday: 08:00-12:00
Eskilstuna: +46(0)16-15 37 00
Västerås: +46(0)021-10 13 44
Chat
Monday-Friday 08:00-16:00
Addresses
Address for mail - less than 2 kilos
Mälardalen University, University Library, Box 883, 721 23 Västerås
Address for parcels – heavier than 2 kilos
Mälardalen University, University Library, Gurksaltargatan 9, 72218 Västerås
Please note: must be sent as a PostNord Parcel if you send from a company/library.
Private persons must send as ”Skicka direkt” with the additional service "Delivery to companies".