How to use the library

The Library services are intended primarily for SIPRI researchers, but external users are welcome to use the Library collections on the premises by prior arrangement. We do, however, recommend that you turn first to a major library in your own area before approaching SIPRI.

Enquiries

If you send a request by email, always direct it to the general address below and not to a specific librarian. Requests may also be sent by regular mail or made by telephone or fax. General and bibliographic enquiries are processed 9.00-16:00 (closed for lunch 12:00-13:00):

Telephone: +46 8 655 97 79
Fax: +46 8 655 97 33
Email: Library

Loans

All visitors who are 18 years of age, possess a valid identity card and can state an address in Sweden can borrow material directly when visiting the Library. See also the loan rules.

Material from the SIPRI Library can also be borrowed through another library by interlibrary loans. Loan applications from Nordic libraries should be made via LIBRIS. Periodicals and official publications are not lent. Material published during the last three years is primarily intended for SIPRI's own researchers, but may be borrowed if available.

Copying

• Photocopies of library material made at SIPRI by library users: 1 SEK/page
• Photocopies of articles that are mailed by the SIPRI Library (interlibrary loan): 70 SEK for articles up to and including 20 pages; for articles longer than 20 pages, an additional fee of 2 SEK/page is charged.

For more information on the Library resources and and services, download the Library User's Manual (120 kb).