The Royal Library's reading room is normally full of students, and many want to read or borrow borrowed course literature.
During the autumn, KB has gradually reduced its opening hours and since 21 December 2020 has been completely closed to visitors.
The library is usually open on weekdays, except on red days.
From Monday, very few students will be admitted, and special reasons are required due to restrictions on the spread of infection.
An assessment is made in each individual if the visit is necessary.
- It may be that you need material that is only available with us, for example from older newspapers, says Peter Axelsson, communications strategist at KB.
Exceptions in copyright
To reduce the number of physical visits, the library has entered into agreements with the copyright organizations ALIS, Image Copyright, Bonus Copyright Access and Copyswede, in order to be able to copy and transfer material digitally to borrowers.
- In many cases, we can arrange digital copies and solve the needs remotely, says Peter Axelsson.
The current rules apply until further notice and are updated in accordance with the Swedish Public Health Agency's directive.
The Royal Library contains, among other things, all printed material that has been published in Swedish since 1661. The agreements make it possible for mainly researchers and research students to gain remote access to copyrighted material.
KB is a well-visited building monument for tourists and those interested in architecture who want to soak up the atmosphere in the reading room with the tallest cast iron players from 1877.