New student! Library services for you in autumn 2025
HAMK library offers the resources you need for your studies and helps you access them. HAMK library services are available in all seven HAMK campuses and online. It is free to register as a HAMK library customer and to use HAMK library services. Library customer service helps you on campuses, by phone +358 3 646 4700 and email hamk.kirjasto@hamk.fi.
Get started
If you have a Finnish social security number, activate your virtual library card in the Tuudo app. The card can instantly be used to borrow printed material from the library.
If you do not have a Finnish social security number, fill out the library card application. You can find HAMK campus libraries’ service hours on online library HAMK Finna. Read more about campus libraries on our website.
HAMK library collections
You can find all HAMK library collections in our online library HAMK Finna. Log in with your HAMK ID to access the electronic material (e-books, e-journals, databases). Check detailed instructions for accessing e-materials on HAMK Finna.
As a HAMK library user, you can borrow printed materials from any campus library for free. You can also reserve books from any campus and choose where to pick them up. Printed books can be borrowed for 28 days at a time.
All campus libraries have magazines, which you can read in the library. Access e-magazines through HAMK Finna. Most of the e-magazines can be accessed off-campus too. More information about borrowing services on the library website.
Library self-service
As a HAMK student you will be able to use the library outside of the library opening hours. This is called library self-service.
The campus libraries of Evo, Forssa, Lepaa, Mustiala, Riihimäki and Valkeakoski are mostly on self-service: the library staff is present once a week. During weekdays, the library staff can help you inside the campus library through Libgo video advice device. You can check the service days in HAMK Finna.
Access library self-service with the campus key card. During the self-service hours you can stay and study at the library, borrow and return books using the self-check machine and pick up and borrow your reservations.
Help with information searching
As a part of your studies, you will get guidance to help you find reliable information for your studies. You can also always come to the library customer service desk for help or book a personal guidance session online through our Help in information searching webpage.
More about HAMK library
For more details on HAMK Library services, visit our website or contact our customer services. Stay updated on library news through HAMK Finna, Tuudo, HAMK Students Viva Engage group or our Facebook page.