National Library of Norway
National Library of Norway
Note: From 1 February 2025, textbooks for higher education and professional literature published in the last 20 years will be exempt from the digital access scheme (nb.no in Norwegian) for anyone who is not a scientific employee at a university or university college.
Access to the digital objects (books, journals, images, etc.) is provided via streaming. It is not permitted to download or redistribute the material. Otherwise, the usual rules apply as for other copyrighted material.
The National Library does not have a service for reserving objects for specific periods of time or waiting lists if the object is taken
Access for students and other users
How does the application process work?
- The user logs in to the Online Library with their FEIDE user (or with the ID-porten).
- After logging in, they will be directed to the application form for access.
- The National Library processes applications on an ongoing basis within its opening hours.
- The applicant will receive confirmation by email when access has been granted. Access is valid for 8 hours and covers most books, journals and newspapers in the online library that are subject to mandatory deposit in one application.
If you have questions about the application process or the National Library's services, you can contact the National Library.
After logging in, you have access for 8 hours. If you are inactive for 2 hours, your access will be removed, and you must submit a new application.
You cannot download or print material from the website.
Access is limited to 2 users at the same time per book for students, and therefore access is not guaranteed. Try again later if you do not get in right away.
Read more about National Library processing times and see contact information. (Only in Norwegian)
Access for academic staff
As an academic staff member at a Norwegian university or college, you will gain access if you log in to the Online Library with your FEIDE user.
The National Library provides access to material for research and documentation (only available in Norwegian). Therefore, you must confirm that the access will be used for this purpose.
After logging in, you have access for 8 hours. If you are inactive for 2 hours, your access will be removed, and you must submit a new application.
You cannot download or print material from the website.
Access is limited to 4 users at the same time per book for academic staff, and therefore access is not guaranteed. Try again later if you do not get in right away.
Access to digitized books for the visually impaired
The National Library has its own information about books for the visually impaired on its pages (only in Norwegian).
