Library

Using the Library

The library's old collection, the so-called Valamo collection of Laatokka, is located in a closed vault. Works are provided to researchers for reading room use during the library's official hours. Separate instructions are followed for handling works and other documents. Staff will guide you in retrieving them.

Works from the new collection are lent for 28 days, and to researchers by agreement. Loans can be renewed three times if there are no active reservations. Periodicals, reference works, manuals, and materials classified as rare works are not available for home loan.

The library facilities have several reading spots. Customers have access to a copier, printing and scanning facilities, and an Internet connection.

The cataloged collection can be browsed in the online library without logging in. By logging into your account with your Valamo library card customer ID and a four-digit PIN, you can also renew loans, create a virtual favorite bookshelf, edit contact information, and reserve and rate materials in the online library. The advanced search menu allows you to limit and expand your search in many ways. Through it, you can also track the arrival of new books in our collection.

Interlibrary loan services follow the guidelines agreed upon by interlibrary loan libraries and the regulations of the lending library. Interlibrary loan is subject to a fee. If you wish to borrow a work from our collection via interlibrary loan, please contact your nearest library.