Frequently asked questions - FAQ
A selection of the most frequently asked questions on library services by theme
Learning Centre
Welcome to the Learning Centre open for all! We offer you excellent library services, expert services and study and work spaces.
Customer service: 050 316 1011 email:oppimiskeskus@aalto.fi
Aalto University staff and students will have access to the building (1st, 2nd and K floors) everyday between 7.00 and 23.00. Read more: Aalto access token.
Current affairs
New business & management e-books
Aalto University has acquired new Edward Elgar e-books in the field of business and management.
Library services
Library card and borrowing
You need a valid library card to borrow and reserve printed materials from the Learning Centre. The library card is for personal use only and the as a customer you are always responsible for the materials borrowed with your card.
Customer service and service points
The Aalto University Learning Centre offers library services and materials at the Harald Herlin Learning Centre and its other service points.
Resource guides (libguides.aalto.fi) (external link)
Support for faculty and students making theses by discipline and in general related to information retrieval, publication and information resources.
Library resources and collections
Electronic and print information resources in Aalto University's education and research disciplines.
Access to online library resources
Access all licensed online library resources such as scientific articles, databases and e-books.
Information service and information skills training
Training in information retrieval skills to support learning, teaching and research activities.
Library services support for teaching and research - staff only
Services are displayed only when you are logged into Aalto.
Learning Centre spaces
Study, groupwork and meeting facilities
There are many sizes of spaces for studying, groupwork and meeting use in the Harald Herlin Learning Centre. They can be used within the opening hours.
Harald Herlin Learning Centre
Otaniementie 9
The Harald Herlin Learning Centre exhibition spaces
The Harald Herlin Learning Centre exhibition spaces Lobby, Foyer and Visual Resource Centre host exhibitions, workshops, seminars and performances.
Book a venue for your event at the Aalto University campus
Learning Centre services
In addition to library services, we offer other services.
Baked by Eli (external link)
Handcrafted delicious pastries and the house blend coffee in the heart of Aalto at the Harald Herlin Learning Center (1st floor). Welcome!
Instagram: @bakedbyeli.fi
Visual Resources Centre
Visual Resources Centre at Harald Herlin Learning Centre is a service focused on using and producing visual media. The archive’s visual collections can also be researched upon request at the VRC service.
We recommend
MOT-kielipalvelu (www.sanakirja.fi) (external link)
Includes sections: MOT Dictionaries, MOT Translator, MOT Proofing and Word lists. Outside campus network use VPN connection.
Aalto University Data Hub (external link)
Do you know which data are available at Aalto University? Our catalogue contains information about research data resources for many fields.
SCOPUS (Elsevier). (www.scopus.com) (external link)
Scopus is a large abstract and citation database. Outside campus network use VPN connection.
Scholarly journal agreements - looking for better value (external link)
FinELib consortium is seeking good value for money when negotiating with the publishers