In advance

• Apply for the Helka library card in advance by filling an e-form (see instruction below)

Take with you (if you wish to to use the e-resources)

• your mobile device (laptop, tablet, smart phone)
• your official ID card to get a temporary account to Helsinki University wireless network

Check Kaisa House / Main Library's opening hours (Note! Pick up of  Helka cards only during customer service opening hours)

Library card

To borrow books from the library you need a Helsinki University Library Helka card.  You have to apply for a Helka card in advance. The card will be available for pick-up in the Helsinki University Library location you choose.  You can get a library card from the library customer service by presenting an official ID card.

More information on library card 

FAQ Frequently Asked Questions on Helsinki University Library and its services .
 

Study in the library

Use a computer

• Own laptop / mobile device. The library has the wireless HelsinkiUni Guest network of the University of Helsinki (as well as the Eduroam network). HelsinkiUni Guest offers incidental visitors a relatively easy way to use online resources. A separate username is no longer needed; visitors can join by using the general password uniguest.
• Library terminals. The electronic resources are available to all users within the library premises also via library terminals (on all floors in Kaisa House).

More information:

• Library for everyone
• FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions on Helsinki University Library and its services
• Main Library in the Kaisa House - facilities, services, floor maps

Fabianinkatu 30 (P.O. Box 53)
FIN-00014 University of Helsinki

Opening hours

tel. +358-2941 23920
library@helsinki.fi

Helsinki University Library