Library renovation 2025–2027
Between 2025 and 2027, the library will undergo a step-by-step renovation. The goal is to create a library that better meets the needs of its users – a modern, flexible, and inspiring space for learning, research, and interaction.
Over the past several years, we have gathered input and feedback from students, researchers, and other users. These insights have been central to the planning of the new library. The result will include more group rooms, more study spaces, and environments that support focus, collaboration, and creativity.
The renovation is part of realising the library’s vision : to be an open space where knowledge is shared and ideas grow – through both expected and unexpected encounters. A library that supports both independent study and dialogue, with staff available to provide guidance and support.
We aim to continue being a hub at the heart of campus – a place that strengthens students’, teachers’ and researchers’ ability to find, evaluate, use, and publish scholarly information, for successful studies, leading research, and lifelong learning.
The renovation will be carried out in phases to allow the library to stay open as much as possible during the entire period.
Phase 2 (August–September 2025)
During Stage 2, the lecture rooms Rinman and Hjärne will be renovated. The rooms will receive upgraded surfaces (floor sanding, painting of walls and woodwork), new LED lighting, updated AV technology, and new furniture. They are scheduled to open for booking and studies on 6 October, 2025.
Phase 1 (May–August 2025)
During Phase 1, the classroom Salongen and the adjacent "serving room" as well as the classroom Lavoisier will be renovated. These rooms will receive improved surfaces (floor sanding, painting of walls and woodwork), upgraded lighting to LED, replacement of blackout curtains, new AV equipment, and new furniture.
The renovation of Salongen and Lavoisier will continue until 24 August 2025, and during this period, these rooms will not be available for booking or for study purposes. The rooms will reopen for booking and study on 1 September, 2025. Please note that the new furniture has not yet arrived, so the rooms are currently furnished with the old furniture.
This page will be updated continuously with sketches, and more detailed information as the project progresses.
If you have any questions, please contact: biblioteket@kth.se