Find and request ephemera
Here you can find out how to access the National Library's ephemera. The form on this page can be used both to place a request and to get help finding what you are looking for.
How it works
First, search our search services:
- In Libris External link, opens in new window. and Regina External link, opens in new window. there is a lot of ephemera. There are both records for individual printed material and collection records for publishers where a number of printed material is collected.
- Some ephemera is available as digital copies that you can download yourself directly in the service.
- Sometimes you can request the material in the service. In that case, it will be stated in the catalogue record.
- Some ephemera can neither be downloaded nor ordered via the service. You can use the form on this page instead.
- Uncatalogued print External link, opens in new window. is a digitized card catalogue of institutions, organizations and associations in the collection of ephemera.
- In the Swedish Trade Calendar External link, opens in new window. and the Swedish Industrial Calendar External link, opens in new window., you can find out who published the print you are looking for. You can also find such information in databases such as the municipalities' own association registers.
Cannot find what you are looking for?
If you cannot find the ephemera you are looking for, we are happy to help. Please use the form below and remember to be as specific as possible in your request.
Once you have placed a request
You will be notified by email when the material is available in the Special Reading Room.
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Free material
Libris contains a wealth of digitized and copyright-free ephemera that you can explore on your own.
Explore free ephemera (link to external site)