You need a library card to borrow printed books and journals as well as other borrowable materials which are physically situated at the library. You do not need the library card to read ebooks or use databases remotely.
As Karelia UAS student, you can take the digital library card in Tuudo App in your use.
You find a guide video from library's YouTube channel.
If you do not want to have a Tuudo library card
Remember to connect your library card to your Karelia-Finna account. See the guide video from YouTube.
You can borrow printed library materials with a personal and valid library card. Read more at the top of this page, under Library card.
E-books, databases etc. are available for your use on Karelia-Finna. You need to login with your Karelia UAS username and password. You do not need a library card to use these electronical materials.
Please remember to renew your loans by the due date, and you will avoid overdue fees! You can renew your loans:
on Tuudo (if you have a Tuudo library card in Karelia UAS Tuudo application)
on Karelia-Finna (see the YouTube video)
by contacting library (see the earlier sections)
You can use library’s automated book return machine (outside the library). It is located on the right from Tikkarinne Campus’ main entrance, along the downhill walkway.
When visiting the library, you can return your loans by using self-service return shelf.
The basic use of the library is free of charge for you, as well as the first library card. However, the library charges overdue fees, booking processing fees, and book replacement fees.
When you renew or return your loans on time (by the due date), you will avoid overdue fees. The amounts of overdue fees are as follows::
There is no cap on overdue fees, so it is worthwhile to return or renew loans on time.
Request fees
The requests for the loaned materials are free of charge.
The services subject to a charge:
See the more detailed guide from library's Welcome to library page. Check the whole price list from here.