Library and Information Science

With over 50 years of experience, The Swedish School of Library and Information Science (SSLIS) is a leading research and educational institution within its discipline, being the largest educational environment in library and information studies in Sweden. It offers incoming exchange during the autumn semester, and welcomes all students interested in the globalised knowledge society.

At the Swedish School of Library and Information Science, courses are developed in close interaction with both the global as well as local society. Exchange students study the courses alongside our programme students.

The course Methods and Tools in Libraries is open to students studying library and information science at their home institution, as well as any student interested in exploring the subject further.

We are currently developing a 7,5 credit course about academic freedom, based on the Scholars at Risk Student Advocacy Seminars. It is expected to be available from autumn 2027 onwards. It will be open to all students interested in questions of democracy and academic freedom.

Each semester is divided into two study periods. For full time studies (30 ECTS), please select courses equivalent of 15 ECTS in each period. Please note that course offerings are subject to change.

If you have any questions, please contact the International Office at internationalstudent@hb.se.

This is the first semester of the 2026-2027 academic calendar. All new exchange students should attend the Orientation Days 27-28 August 2026.

Bachelor's level

Methods and Tools in Libraries (PDF), 15 ECTS, P2

Exchange students attending this course will study alongside our Bachelor's students in Library Science.

In period 1, students are encouraged to take courses in Business Administration, and Informatics and IT to expand their skillset with cross-disciplinary perspectives. Students may also choose to add the Swedish Language Course.

Library and Information Science

Courses autumn 2026

Bachelor's level

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