Welcome to borrow from our library

Requesting materials in advance

You’re welcome to visit the library to borrow materials. Most of our collections are stored in closed stacks, and we can usually retrieve the items while you wait. However, you can also request materials in advance through our online catalogue.

To request items online:

1. Log in using your email address and the password you created for your library account. Read more about how to create an account.
2. Search for the item you want to borrow.
3. Click the ‘Reserve’ button.
4. You’ll receive an email from us when your items are ready to collect.

If you can’t find what you’re looking for, it may be listed in the Card Catalogue for Sheet Music or the Card Catalogue for Theatre Literature.

Suggest a purchase or interlibrary loan

If we don’t have the item you’re looking for, we may be able to purchase it or request it from another library.

To make a suggestion:

1. Log in to your library account.
2. Fill in the ‘Interlibrary Loan and Purchase Suggestion’ form.
3. We’ll get back to you once we’ve reviewed your request.

Most purchases and interlibrary loans are free of charge, but some exceptions may apply – see our price list. We never place orders that involve a cost to you without your prior confirmation.

Archives and special collections

Materials from our archives and special collections usually take longer to retrieve.
Find out more about how to request materials from the archives and special collections.

Orchestral material

Orchestral material with part sets also requires longer processing time.
Learn more about borrowing orchestral materials.

Interlibrary loans via your local library

If you can’t visit our library in Stockholm, you can borrow from us via your local library using your regular library card.

Here is how it works:

1. Search for the item in our online catalogue.
2. Tell your local library what you would like to borrow.
3. Your library will send a request to us.
4. You collect and return the material at your local library.

We’re happy to help you provide the right details for the interlibrary loan; for example, if you’re looking for a specific instrumentation or key. Email us at: info@musikochteaterbiblioteket.se

Most interlibrary loans are free of charge, but fees may apply in certain cases – for instance, if we need to make copies. See our price list for more information.