North Karelia University of Applied Sciences Library and Information Services

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North Karelia University of Applied
SciencesLibrary and Information Services
North Karelia University of Applied Sciences,
Library and Information Services www.pkamk.fi/tiet
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Agenda

• NKUAS library and information services
• Collections and databases
• Other libraries in Joensuu

North Karelia University of Applied Sciences,
Library and Information Services www.pkamk.fi/tiet
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NKUAS Library

• Wärtsilä Campus Library
• Tikkarinne Campus Library
• Utra Campus Library
• Science Park Library
• Koivikko Library (in Kitee)
• Library services are open to all

North Karelia University of Applied Sciences,
Library and Information Services www.pkamk.fi/tiet
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Services

• Lending materials, reference collections
• Databases and e-resources
• Interlibrary loan services
• Information services and guidance
• Copying machines, computers, printers and
  scanners
• User education in information seeking skills,
  also in English

North Karelia University of Applied Sciences,
Library and Information Services www.pkamk.fi/tiet
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Collections

• Professional collections
• Books, cource books
• Reference books
• Periodicals, magazines, newspapers
• Thesis
• Audiovisual materials
• http//joel.amkit.fi

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Your card, please

• Fill an application form (prove your identity)
• Application form on the library webpage
• Library card is valid in all our library units
• Free of charge
• Library card must be presented each time your
  borrow material, renew your loans or make
  reservations

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Id like to borrow

• Books, periodicals, theses loan period 2 weeks
• Course books loan period 1 week
• Reference books, videos overnight or weekend
  loans

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Library and Information Services www.pkamk.fi/tiet
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Fines

• Borrowing materials and using library and its
  collections is free for all
• Overdue fine
• (0,20 /item/day, max/customer 10 lose
  borrowing rights until the fines are cleared)
• Compensation of lost or damaged material
• Copies and printouts (self-service)
• Interlibrary loans
• Price list on the library web page

North Karelia University of Applied Sciences,
Library and Information Services www.pkamk.fi/tiet
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Renewal of loans

• You can renew your loans via Internet, by email,
  by phone or by visiting the library
• Renew (or return) your loans on time to avoid
  overdue fees!

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Library and Information Services www.pkamk.fi/tiet
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Make a reservation

• You can make reservations via Internet or at
  the library
• Only for books on loan
• No reservation fee

North Karelia University of Applied Sciences,
Library and Information Services www.pkamk.fi/tiet
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Well send you a letter

• Available notices
• Courtesy notices
• Overdue notices
• Valid email address is important!

North Karelia University of Applied Sciences,
Library and Information Services www.pkamk.fi/tiet
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Library webpage

• www.pkamk.fi/tietopalvelut ? in English
• Information about services
• Opening hours, library units
• Contact information
• Access to databases
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Library and Information Services www.pkamk.fi/tiet
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Databases and E-resources

• http//www.nelliportaali.fi
• International and professional databases from
  several fields of study
• Online dictionaries and encyclopedias
• Full text databases (books and journals)
• Off-campus use is possible

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Library and Information Services www.pkamk.fi/tiet
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Off-campus Use

• www.nelliportaali.fi ? NKUAS ? Log In
  
• helpdesk_at_pkamk.fi
• kirjasto_at_pkamk.fi
• Helpdesk p. 013 267 4444

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Library and Information Services www.pkamk.fi/tiet
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E-dictionaries

• www.nelliportaali.fi
• Find dictionaries
• click M
• click Mot sanakirjasto
• Select suitable dictionary, e.g.
• Finnish English
• Finnish German
• Finnish French
• GlobalDix (26 languages)

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Library and Information Services www.pkamk.fi/tiet
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Also remember

• Joensuu University Library
• Subject areas education, humanities, natural
  sciences, social sciences, economics, forestry,
  theology, psychology
• Joensuu Regional Library
  
• Novels in various languages, movies, magazines,
  CDs etc.

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Library and Information Services www.pkamk.fi/tiet
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Welcome to the library!

• Visit us check the opening hours on the library
  website
• Virtually www.pkamk.fi/tietopalvelut gt
  in English
• Email kirjasto_at_pkamk.fi
• Ask for help if you cant find the information
  what you are looking for!

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• We hope youll enjoy
• your stay in Finland!

North Karelia University of Applied Sciences,
Library and Information Services www.pkamk.fi/tiet
opalvelut