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Current affairs

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

A selection of the most frequently asked questions on library services by theme

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Renovation in the Harald Herlin Learning Centre K-floor

Renovation starting from Feb 5th 2024.

News

Library services

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Library resources and collections

Electronic and print information resources in Aalto University's education and research disciplines.

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Access to online library resources

Access all licensed online library resources such as scientific articles, databases and e-books.

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Information service and information skills training

Training in information retrieval skills to support learning, teaching and research activities.

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Library services support for teaching and research - staff only

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Learning Centre spaces

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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.

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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.

Research & Art
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Learning Centre services

In addition to library services, we offer other services.

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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

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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.

Aalto University Archives
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Aaltopahvi (business.site) (external link)

Paper and art supplies shop at the Harald Herlin Learning Centre.

VR Hub facilities at Harald Herlin Learning Centre

VR Hub (studios.aalto.fi) (external link)

The VR Hub is dedicated to learning about extended reality experiences, located at the Harald Herlin Learning Centre. It can be booked with an Aalto user account.

Mini Studio facilities at Harald Herlin Learning Centre

Mini Studio (studios.aalto.fi) (external link)

Shoot a photo or video in a small, but very black room, with optional backdrops, located at the Harald Herlin Learning Centre. It can be used by anyone at Aalto University.

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Self Service Studio (studios.aalto.fi) (external link)

Talk to a camera or record a podcast in a controlled environment with little setup up front, located at the Harald Herlin Learning Centre. It can be booked with an Aalto user account.

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MOT-kielipalvelu (www.sanakirja.fi) (external link)

Includes sections: MOT Dictionaries, MOT Translator, MOT Proofing and Word lists. Outside campus network use VPN connection.

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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.

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SCOPUS (Elsevier). (www.scopus.com) (external link)

Scopus is a large abstract and citation database. Outside campus network use VPN connection.

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Scholarly journal agreements - looking for better value (external link)

FinELib consortium is seeking good value for money when negotiating with the publishers

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