Library and Information Services
Do you need support with information retrevial, an oasis for creative thinking or access to the latest publications in your field? Arcada's library, our collections and services are open to everyone and we are happy to help you find your way in the information jungle!
In addition to borrowing literature, you can also study at the library, read in the quiet reading room, browse in new magazines and read the daily newspaper or use the student computers. In the journal reading room you can scan, copy and print documents. You can buy print credits from the student union ASK's webshop External linkor office.
Library collections
The library's collections mainly represent the subjects within which Arcada offers education, i.e. business administration, media, culture, technology, sports and social and health care.
Arcada Finna
Arcada's Library Catalogue External link
Libguides
Find journal articles, books, instructions within your own field in the library guides External link
Theseus
Theses and publications from Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences External link
Research.fi
The Research.fi portal contains information on the research publications produced at Arcada from 2012 onwards External link. External link
Arcada Publikation and Arcada Working Papers
Arcada Publikation External link contains conference publications and reports.
Arcada Working Papers External link (ISSN 2342-3064) are working versions of academic articles, chapters in books or review articles. The articles in this series present ongoing research and can later be published in a revised form in other scientific forums.
Contact information
Arcada, Library
Jan-Magnus Janssons plats 1
00560 Helsingfors
Phone: 0294 282 690
E-mail: E-mail: library
Frequently asked questions about the library
Here you will find answers to the most common questions about the library
Renewal of loans
You can renew your loans by logging in to Arcada Finna External link or via Tuudo.
A loan can not be renewed if:
- the book is reserved by someone else
- it is a short-term loan
- you have late fees over 10 Euro
- the book is already renewed the maximum number of times
Reservations
Log in to Arcada Finna External link, find the book you need and click on the "reserve title" box. You will receive an e-mail when the book is available for pick up at the library. Only loaned books can be reserved. Short-term loans can not be reserved at all.
How can I get a library card?
As a student or staff at Arcada, you will receive a digital library card via Tuudo. Download Tuudo from e.g. Google Play store, then select the library in the menu and click on "add library card". See the instructions video here External link.
External customers can apply for a library card online External link.
Forgot pin code
If you do not remember your pin code, change it as follows:
go to Arcada Finna External link and click on the "log in" box, then select "Library card (external customers)" and "forgot pin code".
Login problems
Perlego
If Perlego asks you to pay for the usage, you have registered as a private individual instead of using Arcada's license.
Do as follows:
- Delete your current account if possible, or log out.
- Register with your Arcada username via this link External link.
If that doesn't work, clear your browser of cookies / cache and try again
The next time you log in, do so directly on Perlego External link.
Databases
You must be logged in to Arcada's network to access licensed material in the various databases. Search the database via LibGuides External link or Arcada Finna External link and login with your Arcada username (if required).
Opening hours
The library follows campus opening hours and is open to students and staff with a flex key Monday-Friday at 07.00–21.00. On weekends, the library can be visited between 09.00–17.30.
External customers can visit the library on weekdays from 07.00 to 18.00 (after which the front door is locked).
Customer service is available on weekdays from 10.00 to 15.00.
Exceptions during opening hours may occur.
How to print documents?
To be able to print, you need credit in your Arcada account. Credits can only be purchased from Arcada's student union ASK. You can go to the ASK office in the Cor house, check the Cor house opening hours here External link or shop in the online store External link. Note that it can take 1-2 days before the credits are transferred to your account.
- Print to the printer called Follow-Me
- Log in to the copier with your key
More information about the copiers can be found at Start External link.
