Library locations and premises
Library has reading and working facilities available on all four university campus. Libraries are open to all.
Helsinki University Library
Welcome to the library!
Helsinki University Library operates on all four university campuses and welcomes anyone interested in accessing sources of scientific information.
Opening hours
Today, Mon 28 April
LibraryPremisesCustomer service
The Kaisa House8.00–22.0010.00–18.00
Kumpula8.00–18.0010.00–17.00
Meilahti8.00–20.0010.00–17.00
Viikki8.00–20.0010.00–17.00
Learning centres (self service only)
AleksandriaClosed-
Joining the library
Welcome to the library! You need a Helka card to borrow printed materials from Helsinki University Library.
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Library Services
What can I do at the library locations? How do I get a library card? How do I borrow and request books?
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Using the collections
The library acquires high-quality materials for the University of Helsinki community to enable research and learning.
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Library for researchers
Support and advice for researchers on open publishing, research data management, enhancing research visibility and publication metrics.
About the library
Helsinki University Library is the largest multidisciplinary research library in Finland.
News from the library
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Opening hours during May Day, 2025
There are exceptions to the library's opening hours between 30 April and 1 May, 2025.
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Opening hours during Easter 2025
Easter brings exceptions to the library's opening hours from 17 to 21 April.
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The Library's Annual Report 2024 has been published
The library has satisfied customers, but by getting to know their needs better, the library is prepared for the next chapter of its activit...
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Thesis Festival on the 7th floor of Kaisa House on Wed 19 March, 2025
Study spaces on the 7th floor will be unavailable for the day of the event.
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On Trial: ProQuest One History until 9.4.2025
University of Helsinki has access to the large collections of the ProQuest One History.
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The library reminds about unpaid fees on 10 March 2025
The library sends a reminder of unpaid fees to prevent them from expiring.
Welcome to the library!
Helsinki University Library operates on all four university campuses and welcomes anyone interested in accessing sources of scientific information.