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About the library

KTH Library is a central meeting place on the KTH Campus and an exciting workplace for KTH employees. Many people probably associate us with a fantastic library space of great architectural value, but we also offer a modern and up-to-date digital library.

Facade of the library
The entrance of the library.

Here you can read more about our organisation, our mission and goals. Here you'll also find more detailed information about the library.

Our mission

KTH Library’s Vision – Priority Areas 2025–2029

Library vision and goals plan will guide the library in our ambition to act as professional support to the education, research and collaboration at KTH over the next five years.

The KTH Library supports the academic and digital skills of students and researchers. The library promotes open acess publishing and provides the university with analyses to help them make strategic decisions. The goal is to strengthen the quality of education and research, and to disseminate KTH’s research. The KTH Library is also a central meeting place, and an arena for collaboration.

Our organisation

KTH Library is divided into three main groups, each with a group manager: Operational support and development, Library services and learning support and Publication infrastructure and media.

KTH Library media plan

Strategy for providing access to relevant information resources in electronic and printed format via KTH Library.

Operational support and development includes Economy, IT and Systems, Library development, Library maintenance and facilities and Communication.

Library services and learning support is divided into four groups: Arena, Collections, Support and Teaching.

Publication infrastructure and media is divided into four groups: Bibliometrics, Research data, Media and Scholarly Publication.

Read more about our organisation

Library Council

The Library Council  is an advisory group that contributes to the development and strategic work of the KTH Library. By bringing together representatives from various parts of KTH, the council serves as an important platform for dialogue and collaboration on the library's role in education, research, and society.

The history of the library

The history of the library began as early as 1827 with the establishment of KTH Royal Institute of Technology. Since then, several transformative renovations and relocations have been undertaken, shaping the library into what it is today.

Learn more about the history of the library

Our courses

KTH Library offers a variety of courses that you can study at your own pace via the learning platform Canvas. We also have a vast video library on the video service KTH Play.

Read more about our online courses

Our collections

KTH Library has for a long time built up a solid collection of older and new literature, both books and online resources.

Read more about our collections

Exhibitions and collaborations

We regularly organize exhibitions, lectures, and other events to disseminate knowledge about the research conducted at KTH and its significance for society.

Read more about exhibitions and collaborations

Are you interested in doing an internship at KTH Library?

We offer internships to students studying Library and Information Science at a university or college.

As an intern, you will work on your own tasks while gaining insight into the day-to-day operations of an academic library. During your placement, you will take part in both internal and external meetings. Our aim is for the internship to be a two-way exchange: you gain valuable work experience, and the library benefits from your up-to-date knowledge and training.

Who can apply?

To be eligible for an internship with us, you must meet the following criteria:

  • You are enrolled in a Library and Information Science (or Librarianship) programme at a university or college, and your internship is a subsidised and integrated part of your studies.

  • You are curious, self-motivated, and not afraid to ask for help when needed.

  • You have good communication skills in both written and spoken Swedish and English.

Please write a short description of your areas of interest and any relevant experience.
Send your application to biblioteket@kth.se  with the subject line ‘Internship KTH Library’.