Frequently asked questions - FAQ
A selection of the most frequently asked questions on library services by theme
Library - 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 24.00. Read more: Aalto access token.
Current affairs
Aalto-Primo has been updated
Aalto-Primo has been upgraded to a new version.
Public lending right compensation from Sanasto
Is your work being borrowed from libraries? You are entitled to library lending compensation.
Library services for all
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 for staff
Aalto Direct: All-inclusive library resource delivery service
Aalto Direct delivers all materials you need for teaching and research quickly and directly to your Aalto mail address.
Book acquisition service for Aalto University Schools
Buy books to your unit and the acquisition process will be taken care of for you. The invoice will be forwarded to the unit for payment and approval.
Purchase request for course book
Teachers, please let the Learning Centre know about new textbook titles.
Open science and research
The principle of openness is the key principle of science and research. At Aalto University, the most visible forms of open science are open access publications, open research data and metadata, and combining openness and commercialisation.
Open Access Publishing
Open access publishing ensures unrestricted access without paywalls.
Research Data Management (RDM)
Aalto University offers comprehensive services, guidance, and support to help you manage your data efficiently. Explore our collection of resources and external links to boost your research.
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 and Foyer host exhibitions, workshops, seminars and performances.
Aalto Space mobile application
Aalto Space allows you to book conference and group work facilities and helps you navigate the campus.
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
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 or Haka login.
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.