Welcome to the Medical Library at UiB

Printed books within medicine and dentistry are shelved according to the National Library of Medicine (NLM) system. A combination of letters and numbers specifies the book's subject. The classes QS-QZ comprise preclinical sciences and W-WZ medicine and related subjects. Non-medical books are shelved according to a similar system (Library of Congress (LC)), with subject classes from A to Z. 

The books are shelved alphabetically from A to Q (LC) and from QS to WZ (NLM), and with an ascending numerical code. That means you will find books on the same subject next to each other.

On the book's spine: NLM-/LC-code + 3 letters (book's author or title)
On shelf side walls: Overview of the NLM-classes and their codes

This shelf list displays where the books are placed at the library.

If you are missing a relevant book in our collection, you can suggest it for purchase.

Overview of classes in the NLM system:

Can't find the literature you are looking for?
Do you have questions about EndNote or reference lists?

We can help you! Ask at the circulation desk, send an email or call 55 58 66 77.

It is also possible to book guidance sessions for literature search.
Read more about courses and guidance at the Medical Library

For questions or problems concerning software, printing or university IT equipment:

You can find useful IT-guides on the web page BRITA helps you.

Contact the IT department:

• by UiBhjelp
• by chat - itchat.uib.no
• by phone: 55 58 47 00