Databases and search services
Find gathered information about search tools and inputs for printed and electronic books, articles, dissertations, student theses, journals, and more.
Note that for some of the services, being located off campus you need to log in with your LU-account to access full texts.
General search entries
Finn is Lund University’s shared search system. In Finn, you can find literature available at the University, such as books, e-books and journals. You can also search Lund University’s collection of electronic resources. In Finn, you can search for articles, e-books, journals, books and databases available at the University.
Libris is Sweden’s national library catalogue. In Libris, you can search for literature held by all Swedish research libraries as well as some larger public libraries. If the book is not available at any of Lund University’s libraries, you can request it through interlibrary loan from other libraries in Sweden.
At this page you find a list of all databases at Lund University.
As a student or employee at LTH, you have access to an extensive collection of e-books and journals. Search for them in Finn, and read them directly on the screen or download the book or chapter.
E-journals
In Finn ePublications, you can search the university's collection of electronic journals
Search directly for articles in Finn
Journal list
Request scientific articles
In LUBITO, you can request scientific articles free of charge from the University Library’s collection of printed journals. You will receive the article as a PDF within a few days. (Please note: Student account/LUCAT login required.)
Lund University Publications Student Papers contains student papers and degree projects, and this is also where you register your own bachelor or master thesis.
The research portal allows you to search among all publications at Lund University – articles, doctoral theses, conference papers and reports. In addition to research outputs you also find information about our researchers, research groups, projects, and research related activities.
Subject-specific databases
Architecture & Industrial Design
Arkitektur.se - A Swedish professional journal platform featuring news, articles, projects and analyses in the fields of architecture, urban development and spatial planning. The content is produced by the magazine Arkitektur – Sweden’s leading trade publication for architects
Arkitekturbilleder - A Danish image and reference database containing extensive photographic documentation of Nordic architecture
Avery - An internationally leading indexing database covering architecture, building design, urban planning, architectural history, landscape architecture, and the history of the built environment
DAAI - An international indexing database covering design, architecture, crafts, fashion, graphic design, and visual communication
Detail Inspiration - Contains high-quality photographs of building details, construction solutions, material examples, and architectural projects from around the world
El Croquis - One of the world’s most renowned architecture magazines, known for its in-depth monographs on prominent contemporary architects. Each issue typically focuses on one or two architects
JSTOR - Useful for academic articles, older journal content, research reviews, and visual materials in the humanities and architecture. JSTOR now also includes a large part of Artstor’s image collection, making it useful for both text-based and visually oriented research
Pidgeon Digital - A digital collection of recorded lectures, interviews, and conversations with prominent architects and designers from around the world. The collection spans from the 1970s to the present day
SIS.se - A database and platform providing access to Swedish and international standards for construction, technology, the environment, quality, and industrial processes
- Electrical and Informatition Technology
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Information and Communications Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering
Electrical and Information Technology & Computer Science and Engineering
IEEE Xplore - A leading technical database containing scientific articles, conference proceedings, standards, and reports covering electronics, computer science, telecommunications, robotics, energy and electrical engineering, signal processing, machine learning, and AI
Inspec - An international indexing database covering engineering, natural sciences, and IT, produced by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). Inspec covers physics, electrical engineering, electronics, computer science, control and systems engineering, and materials science
ACM Digital Library - ACM Digital Library contains the full text of all ACM publications, including journals, newsletters, and conference proceedings. The digital library also includes the ACM Guide to Computing Literature, a large collection of references to bibliographic material from other publishers
Espacenet patent search - Provides access to patents and inventions, technical specifications and drawings, developments in new technological solutions, legal status, and patent families
Scopus - One of the world’s largest multidisciplinary citation and abstract databases. It covers research in engineering and technology, natural sciences, medicine and health, social sciences, economics and management
Web of Science - A comprehensive multidisciplinary citation database indexing research in the natural sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, and humanities
Information and Communications Engineering
ACM Digital Library - ACM Digital Library contains the full text of all ACM publications, including journals, newsletters, and conference proceedings. The digital library also includes the ACM Guide to Computing Literature, a large collection of references to bibliographic material from other publishers
Espacenet patent search - Provides access to patents and inventions, technical specifications and drawings, developments in new technological solutions, legal status, and patent families
Scopus - One of the world’s largest multidisciplinary citation and abstract databases. It covers research in engineering and technology, natural sciences, medicine and health, social sciences, economics and management
Biomedical Engineering
Espacenet patent search - Provides access to patents and inventions, technical specifications and drawings, developments in new technological solutions, legal status, and patent families
IEEE Xplore - A leading technical database containing scientific articles, conference proceedings, standards, and reports covering electronics, computer science, telecommunications, robotics, energy and electrical engineering, signal processing, machine learning, and AI
PubMed - Contains a large number of medical references from the MEDLINE database, life science journals, and e-books. References may include links to full text in PubMed Central and on publishers’ websites
Scopus - One of the world’s largest multidisciplinary citation and abstract databases. It covers research in engineering and technology, natural sciences, medicine and health, social sciences, economics and management
Web of Science - A comprehensive multidisciplinary citation database indexing research in the natural sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, and humanities
- Civil Engineering
- Surveying and Land Management
- Fire Safety Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
- Risk, Safety and Crisis Management
Civil Engineering
Engineering Village - Used for advanced technical literature searches, research reviews, and tracking developments in engineering and technology
GreenFILE - A database bringing together research and publications on the environment, sustainability, climate, and human impact on the planet
GeoRef - Covers topics such as soil structure, hydrology, geomorphology, seismology, geophysics, and geochemistry. Particularly useful for surveying, spatial planning, environmental studies, and water- and land-related projects
Business Source Complete - A comprehensive database covering business administration, management, marketing, finance, and organizational studies. Particularly useful for students and researchers in industrial engineering and management, as it combines both academic and practical business content
SiS.se - A database and platform providing access to Swedish and international standards for construction, technology, the environment, quality, and industrial processes
Overton - An international database collecting policy reports, government documents, inquiries, and legislative proposals from governments, think tanks, and public authorities worldwide
Scopus - One of the world’s largest multidisciplinary citation and abstract databases. It covers research in engineering and technology, natural sciences, medicine and health, social sciences, economics and management
Web of Science - A comprehensive multidisciplinary citation database indexing research in the natural sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, and humanities
Surveying and Land Management
Geodata Extraction Tool (GET) - A tool developed to extract, filter, and download geospatial data from large geodata services. It is commonly used in surveying, map production, and technical projects requiring detailed geospatial information. GET allows users to select specific geographic areas, download data in various GIS formats, combine data from multiple sources, and efficiently retrieve only the datasets they need
GeoRef - Covers topics such as soil structure, hydrology, geomorphology, seismology, geophysics, and geochemistry. Particularly useful for surveying, spatial planning, environmental studies, and water- and land-related projects
Lantmäteriets WMS-tjänster - Web-based mapping services that allow users to access and display geospatial data directly in GIS software. The services provide topographic maps, property maps, elevation models, orthophotos, hydrographic data, and other national geospatial data
Scopus - One of the world’s largest multidisciplinary citation and abstract databases. It covers research in engineering and technology, natural sciences, medicine and health, social sciences, economics and management
Web of Science - A comprehensive multidisciplinary citation database indexing research in the natural sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, and humanities
Fire Safety Engineering
NFPA Codes and Standards - The National Fire Codes® Subscription Service (NFCSS) provides access to up-to-date standards and handbooks on fire safety and fire prevention. The service offers extensive material from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), covering areas such as fire protection, safety requirements, and technical guidelines
Overton - An international database collecting policy reports, government documents, inquiries, and legislative proposals from governments, think tanks, and public authorities worldwide
RIB Bibliotek - Here you can find full-text books and reports on fire, risk, and safety. This resource is provided by the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MCF – Myndigheten för civilt försvar)
Scopus - One of the world’s largest multidisciplinary citation and abstract databases. It covers research in engineering and technology, natural sciences, medicine and health, social sciences, economics and management
SiS.se - A database and platform providing access to Swedish and international standards for construction, technology, the environment, quality, and industrial processes
Web of Science - A comprehensive multidisciplinary citation database indexing research in the natural sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, and humanities
Environmental Engineering
CABI: Abstracts and Global Health - A comprehensive database covering ecology, environmental science, agriculture, food systems, and global health
ECOTOX Knowledgebase - An international database compiling ecotoxicological data on how chemical substances affect animals, plants, and ecosystems
Overton - An international database collecting policy reports, government documents, inquiries, and legislative proposals from governments, think tanks, and public authorities worldwide
Scopus - One of the world’s largest multidisciplinary citation and abstract databases. It covers research in engineering and technology, natural sciences, medicine and health, social sciences, economics and management
Web of Science - A comprehensive multidisciplinary citation database indexing research in the natural sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, and humanities
Risk, Safety and Crisis Management
GreenFILE - A database bringing together research and publications on the environment, sustainability, climate, and human impact on the planet
Overton - An international database collecting policy reports, government documents, inquiries, and legislative proposals from governments, think tanks, and public authorities worldwide
RIB Bibliotek - Here you can find full-text books and reports on fire, risk, and safety. This resource is provided by the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MCF – Myndigheten för civilt försvar)
Scopus - One of the world’s largest multidisciplinary citation and abstract databases. It covers research in engineering and technology, natural sciences, medicine and health, social sciences, economics and management
SiS.se - A database and platform providing access to Swedish and international standards for construction, technology, the environment, quality, and industrial processes
Web of Science - A comprehensive multidisciplinary citation database indexing research in the natural sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, and humanities
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering with Industrial Design
- Industrial Management and Engineering
Mechanical Engineering including Mechanical Engineering with Industrial Design
IEEE Xplore - A leading technical database containing scientific articles, conference proceedings, standards, and reports covering electronics, computer science, telecommunications, robotics, energy and electrical engineering, signal processing, machine learning, and AI
Engineering Village - Used for advanced technical literature searches, research reviews, and tracking developments in engineering and technology
ScienceDirect - One of the world’s largest full-text databases for scientific literature in engineering and technology, natural sciences, medicine, social sciences, and economics. It is often more practically and technically oriented than content found in broader indexing databases such as Scopus or Web of Science
Overton - An international database collecting policy reports, government documents, inquiries, and legislative proposals from governments, think tanks, and public authorities worldwide
Scopus - One of the world’s largest multidisciplinary citation and abstract databases. It covers research in engineering and technology, natural sciences, medicine and health, social sciences, economics and management
Web of Science - A comprehensive multidisciplinary citation database indexing research in the natural sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, and humanities
Industrial Management and Engineering
Business Source Complete - A comprehensive database covering business administration, management, marketing, finance, and organizational studies. Particularly useful for students and researchers in industrial engineering and management, as it combines both academic and practical business content
EconLit - Covers the entire field of economics, including microeconomics and macroeconomics, labour markets, finance, economic development, public finance, and international trade
Statista - A large international database providing statistics, market data, social analyses, and industry reports. Particularly useful for quickly accessing visualized statistics, forecasts, market trends, and comparative data across fields ranging from technology and industry to consumer behavior, economics, and social development
Scopus - One of the world’s largest multidisciplinary citation and abstract databases. It covers research in engineering and technology, natural sciences, medicine and health, social sciences, economics and management
Web of Science - A comprehensive multidisciplinary citation database indexing research in the natural sciences, technology, medicine, social sciences, and humanities
