Library Skills Training

Classes in Information Retrieval

There are classes in information retrieval skills integrated in all degree programmes. The information skills classes gives you an introduction to available databases and how to use different search techniques. The classes are an integrated part of ordinary courses and you will find information about this in the course descriptions.

Arcada's ICT Driving Licence contains also study material about seeking information.

Individual Tutorials in Information Retrieval

Do you have difficulties in finding relevant information sources for your studies? You are welcome to ask for help and advice when looking for literature or information in our databases and Internet resources.

You can also make a reservation for individual consulting in information retrieval, a session that will last about an hour.

Please make an appointment at the e-mail address: biblioteket(a)arcada.fi

When appointing time, please mention your degree program, your contact information, and give a brief description of the subject of your thesis.

Fees for external customers

Library Skills Tutorials

Online courses in information retrieval for independent study:

Basic IL -in Basic IL you can learn the basics of information literacy, i.e. how to efficiently use information, literature and library resources for your studies. (Lund University Libraries)

The Information Navigator - A self-help guide to quality information (MIT Libraries)

The Search Guide - an interactive course on how to search, evaluate and work with information. (Blekinge Institute of Technology Library)

Viko - Your guide to information literacy (The NTNU Library, The Norwegian University of Science and Technology)