Library bot Uffe has offered the possibility to chat with a human in a live chat whenever the bot couldn’t provide an answer. Due to low demand, the live chat will end on 28 January 2026. However, Uffe will continue its diligent work on the library’s website and on UEF Primo. You can still reach a librarian by phone, email, or in person at the library. Talk to you soon!
Category: Library
Collections will be reorganized in Joensuu Campus Library during the spring
The collections of the Joensuu Campus Library will be reorganized during the spring. The process has already begun in hall 2A.
The relocation of the collections may cause noise, there may be inconsistencies with the books’ locations, and signage may be temporarily missing.
We recommend always checking the location of the material you need on the Call Number Guide. The guide provides the most up‑to‑date information on where materials are located. You can access it from the book’s details on UEF Primo via the Locate button.
Please follow the signs in the library space. If you need assistance, don’t hesitate to ask the staff. We are happy to help!
The operation of the KUH Medical Library ends
The library and information service cooperation at Kuopio University Hospital (KUH) has been based on a cooperation agreement between the Wellbeing services county of North Savo (PSHVA) and the University of Eastern Finland (UEF).
PSHVA has terminated the cooperation agreement until the end of April 2026. The physical facilities of KUH Medical Library will close on 2 April 2026 and at the same time the library will cease to operate at KUH. A new service agreement for library and information service cooperation is currently being negotiated.
After the completion of the library’s operations, the local services of the library are available at the Kuopio Campus Library.
More details about the closing of the library will be announced later.
For more information:
PSHVA: Anne Vaajoki, Minna Taam-Ukkonen
UEF: Irene Ylönen
Respond to a survey on the accessibility of the University of Eastern Finland Library!
The purpose of the survey is to map the physical and digital accessibility of the library’s services, facilities, collections and communications.
Your answers will help us make the library more accessible.
The survey is open from 19 January until 8 February 2026.
P. S. Please, visit the library service desk in case you need assistance in filling in the form.
AI Tools in Article Databases training 20 January 2026
The library’s search service, UEF-Primo, and two major article databases — Scopus and Web of Science — include AI tools based on genuine scientific sources. This training will cover the principles of how these AI tools work and how to use them for information retrieval.
The session will be held on Teams on 20 January at 9:15–10:00. No advance registration is required.
Trainer: Information specialist Jaakko Nyrönen ([email protected])
New Opening Hours at the Kuopio Campus Library
The Kuopio Campus Library will adopt new opening hours starting from 7 January 2026. During the spring semester, the library will be open from Monday to Wednesday as before, from 8 to 18 (customer service from 10 to 18). On Thursdays and Fridays, however, the library will close earlier, at 16 (customer service is open from 10 to 16).
Saturday opening hours will also change. In May, the Kuopio Campus Library will be closed on Saturdays. Until then, the library will continue to serve customers on Saturdays from 10 to 14.
The opening hours of the Joensuu Campus Library and the KUH Medical Library will remain unchanged. You can find the regular and exceptional opening hours for the spring semester on the library’s website. Remember that as a UEFian, you can also access the library’s 24/7 self-study facilities outside its opening hours with a personal access badge.
Changes to the Services of the National Repository Library: Article Delivery Pilot Ends on 19 December 2025
The National Repository Library will merge with the National Archives of Finland at the turn of the year. This will bring new operating practices, and some of the National Repository Library’s services will become subject to fees in spring 2026.
The pilot project for direct article deliveries will end already on 19 December 2025, and articles will no longer be sent free of charge by email from the National Repository Library. In the future, we will charge the pre‑pilot rates (UEF members and KUH units 2 € / other customers 6 €) according to our list of service fees and deliver the articles in paper form. Printed copies must be collected from the library’s customer service desk. The practices for ordering articles will remain unchanged.
Further information on changes to date can be found in the National Repository Library’s news.
Zotero reference management software training sessions in spring term 2026
Welcome to UEF library’s Zotero trainings!
The trainings introduce the basic functions of the Zotero reference management software and how to use the Zotero Word Plugin. The trainings will be held on Teams. Registration in advance is not needed. Before the training session, if you wish, you can install Zotero on your computer. See library’s instructions. After that you can already start using Zotero.
Teacher & more information: Information specialist Jaakko Nyrönen ([email protected])
See also library’s webpage about References.
Christmas season opening hours at the library
Joensuu and Kuopio Campus Libraries
Year 2025
Mon 15. – Fri 19.12. 8–15 (Customer Service 10–15)
Sat 20. – Sun 28.12. closed
Mon 29.12. – Wed 31.12. 8–13 (Customer Service 10–13)
Year 2026
Thu 1.1. closed
Fri 2.1. 8–13 (Customer Service 10–13)
Sat 3.1. closed
Mon 5.1. 8–13 (Customer Service 10–13)
Tue 6.1. closed
The 24/7 self-study facilities
The 24/7 self-study facilities of Campus Libraries are open during the Christmas season. Please keep in mind that for safety reasons, each 24/7 user must enter the space one at a time using their personal access badge.
KUH Medical Library
Mon 15. – Thu 18.12. 11–15
Fri 19.12.2025 – Tue 6.1.2026 closed
Other things to consider
If you have enquiries related to a 24/7 access badge, please note that Key Services are closed on both campuses from 22 December 2025 to 6 January 2026.
Our library’s interlibrary service is closed during the closing days of the campus libraries and serves again after the library has opened. Interlibrary service requests are processed in order of arrival.
The Interlibrary Loan Service and general customer service of the National Repository Library will be closed from 29 December 2025 to 6 January 2026.
The Tuudo app has ongoing issues
Tuudo released a new version of its mobile app earlier this month. The library functions have had, and still have, problems. For now, the library recommends avoiding updating the app. However, if you have already updated to the new version, please make sure you are using the latest update, 2025.1.3, in which some of the issues have been fixed and, for example, renewing loans is possible again. Tuudo has announced that it is currently working on resolving the problems, so it is advisable to keep an eye out for further updates in the near future.
Please note that in the new Tuudo, the library can be found under Student Services. From the menu view, you can add the library section to your favorites, making it quicker to find in the future. If you need to manage your loans and reservations, we recommend using UEF Primo for this purpose. For any questions related to loans and reservations, you can also contact our customer service at [email protected]. For issues related to Tuudo, please contact [email protected].