Distance users
The Nordic Africa Institute Library is a source of Africa related information not only for visiting users but also for distance users. The library focuses mainly on users throughout the Nordic countries.
Search for information / literature
- AfricaLit - The Nordic Africa Institute´s Library Catalogue
- AtoZ - electronic journals
- Bibliographic databases
- A Guide to Africa on Internet
Library services
- Book loans and article copies
We are open for interlibrary loans throughout the Nordic countries. Please order books and article copies through your local library. You are also welcome to borrow directly from the library while visiting. In that case you must return the books at your own expense.
- Article copies can also be requested directly from the library.
- Ask the library - electronic information service
- Studying Africa : A guide to the resources - an introduction to Africa studies.
- Courses and Library tours
- Consult a librarian
- Opening hours
For visiting users
Persons who need to use the library collections for their research or major papers, are given the possibility to use the library at other times than the regular opening hours, only, however, by agreement and when the library staff is on duty. Please contact the library!



