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Welcome to the library

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Helsinki University Library

Welcome to the library

Library services

Who may use the library's services and facilities? What can I do at the library locations? How do I get a library card? How do I borrow and request books?

Asiakaspalvelutilanne Meilahden kampuskirjastossa

Using the Library

How do I get a library card? How do I borrow, renew and request material? Where do I return my loans? How do I search material?

Kaikkien kirjasto

Library for everyone

This page presents the services that are accessible without a University of Helsinki user account.

Courses and Workshops

Helsinki University Library provides training and produces learning materials to support studying, teaching and research.

Kirjaston käyttösäännöt

Library terms of use

Everyone has the right to use the Helsinki University Library. In addition to visiting the library, the terms of use also apply to the...

Working and reading facilities at the library

Kuva kirjaston tiloista Kaisa-talossa

Library facilities

All Helsinki University Library locations offer peaceful reading spaces, working areas for both group study and independent study as...

Kuva hiljaisesta työskentelyalueesta

Library rules

Instructions for use of the premises are summarised in the library rules. You will find other rules, such as the rights and...

Kuva itsepalvelupisteestä

Self-service library

The library’s customer service staff are not present during self-service hours. At the self-service library, you can borrow and return...

Asiakas valokopioimassa

Printing, copying and scanning

Helsinki University Library has multifunction printers for customer use. The staff will be happy to help you if you have any problems with...

Kuva vuokrattavasta Kaisa-salista

Renting meeting rooms

Helsinki University Library facilities may be rented for events arranged by academic communities, as well as by public and non-profit...

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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

A selection of frequently asked questions about the library's services by theme.

Accessibility at the Library

Accessibility

Helsinki University Library customer service staff help customers with disabilities in all matters regarding the use of the library's...

Price List

Helsinki University Library price list effective from 1st August 2020.