Recently, we have received feedback on the noise level of the library. We remind you that the Joensuu Campus Library has Sound Zones in use. Everyone has the right to concentrate and work undisturbed in the library. If you notice any disturbing noise, please point it out. If necessary, you can always ask the library staff for help.
A large number of people use our facilities on a daily basis. Each person’s effort is crucial for maintaining a pleasant environment.
Category: Library
Adobe Digital Editions no longer supported in Ellibs
Adobe Digital Editions reading application will no longer be supported in Ellibs Library starting 12 February 2025. From that date onwards, please use Thorium Reader as your reading application; see instructional video for downloading and using Thorium Reader. The browser reader and the Ellibs mobile app will remain available as reading methods.
Please note that books downloaded to Adobe Digital Editions before 12 February 2025 will remain for reading in the application until the end of the loan period.
Zotero trainings in spring term 2025
Zotero reference management software training 23 January 2025 at 13-15 (Teams) (link opens in a new tab)
Zotero reference management software training 13 March 2025 at 9-11 (Teams) (link opens in a new tab)
Zotero reference management software training 8 April 2025 at 12-14 (Teams) (link opens in a new tab)
- 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. Advance registration is not needed.
- Before the training session, if you wish, you can install Zotero on your computer. See the library’s instructions. After that you can already start using Zotero.
Library’s Christmas season opening hours
Joensuu and Kuopio Campus Libraries
Year 2024
Monday 16.12. – Friday 20.12. 8–15 (Customer Service 10–15)
Saturday 21.12. – Sunday 29.12. closed
Monday 30.12. 8–15 (Customer Service 10–15)
Tuesday 31.12. 8–13 (Customer Service 10–13)
Year 2025
Wednesday 1.1. closed
Thursday 2.1. – Friday 3.1. 8–15 (Customer Service 10–15)
Saturday 4.1. – Monday 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
Monday 16.12. – Thursday 19.12. 10–15
Friday 20.12.2024 – Monday 6.1.2025 closed
Other things to consider
If you have enquiries related to a 24/7 access badge, please note that Key Services is closed on the Kuopio campus from 23 December to 1 January 2025 and on the Joensuu campus from 23 December to 6 January 2025.
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.
You cannot order material from National Repository Library after Friday 20 December 2024. The National Repository Library will move during 2025, and it will be closed for several months.
Exceptions in the library opening hours due to Finnish Independence Day
Joensuu and Kuopio Campus Libraries are open on Thursday 5th December 2024 8am–1pm (customer service 10am–1pm) and KUH Medical Library 10am–1pm. On Independence Day 6th December 2024 and Saturday 7th December 2024 all library offices are closed.
The library’s 24/7 self-study facilities are open despite these exceptions.
The KUH Medical Library is open only from 10 am to 12 pm on Thursday 28 November
The KUH Medical Library is exceptionally open only from 10 am to 12 pm on Thursday 28 November. Next opening day of the library is Monday 2 December. The library will then be open from 12 pm 5 pm.
Kuopio Campus Library’s customer computers out of use on Thu 14 November
Due to a maintenance break, the customer computers of Kuopio Campus Library are not available on Thursday 14 November 2024.
During the break you can work at Oppari in Canthia.
Literature event Kirjakantti presents: Science comics
The traditional literary event Kirjakantti will be held 11-17 November 2024. The program spreads throughout the city for a week.
On Friday 15 November researcher Tero Mielonen interviews comic artist Lissu Lehtimaja at 13-13.45 in the main lobby of Snellmania building in either Finnish or English or bilingually. Before the interview, there will be a pop-up comics workshop and nature-themed animated films.
During November, the Kuopio Campus Library has a science comics exhibition, which can also be visited at UEF Primo.
See the programme of the Kirjakantti event (in Finnish). Free entry unless otherwise stated.
Transformer maintenance closes Kuopio campus library for the evening and night of 5.11.
Due to transformer maintenance Kuopio campus library’s self-study facilities are closed from Tue 5.11. 6 pm to Wed 6.11. 8 am.
Information for users of the Interlibrary Services and the National Repository Library!
The National Repository Library will be moving to new premises during 2025. The Repository Library’s interlibrary services operates normally until Christmas 2024 and then closes. Orders can be made from the materials of the Repository Library until 20 December 2024. The exact duration of the closing of the Repository Library is not yet known.
The Repository Library’s loans are renewed with long loan period. When the Repository Library is closed, there is no need to return the Repository Library loans.
The National Repository Library wishes that as many books as possible will be returned to them by 29 November 2024 to make the move easier. If you have loans from the Repository Library, that you no longer need, the wish would be that you would return them. However, there is no obligation to return the loans.
If you have any questions, please contact the interlibrary services at: [email protected]