Libraries and contact details
Campus Libraries and Contact Details
HAMK library customer service is open in Hämeenlinna University Centre and remotely Mon-Thu from 9 am to 3pm and Fri from 10am to 3pm. You can also reach us by phone and email. Ask help through Libgo video advice device in the campus libraries of Evo, Forssa, Lepaa, Mustiala, Riihimäki and Valkeakoski.
Campus libraries
Hämeenlinna University Centre Library
HAMK library in Hämeenlinna University Centre
Postal address: HAMK, Library and information services, PO Box 230, 13101 HÄMEENLINNA
Visiting address: Vankanlähde 9, Building N, 2nd floor. – Parking at Vankanlähde behind bulding N
hamk.kirjasto(at)hamk.fi, p. +358 3 646 4700
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Customer service hours: Mon-Thu 9 am to 3 pm, Fri 10 am to 3 pm.
Exceptions are possible, please check the current service hours on HAMK Finna.
Self-service for HAMK students and staff outside of service hours.
The library doors open at 8 am. Anyone can come loan and return books on self-service then.
HAMK students and staff can access the library for self-service outside of service hours. You will need a key card to access the library during self-service. You will need a library card to borrow printed material.
During self-service hours you can loan and return books using self-service machines and pick up reservations. You can study and work in the library and use computers, scanners and printers. Library staff is available during library opening hours.
When the library is closed you can return your loans at the return boxes outside the library doors in buildings C and D, 2nd floor. There is also a return box outside building D, in Visakaarre street, next to the main entrance where you can leave your loans when the building is closed.
Accessibility
The library is located on the second floor with an elevator and entrance on both sides in C and D buildings. Entrance from C building is accessible (a ramp). Entrance from D building has a small doorstep. The library’s doors are quite heavy, and they do not open automatically.
Self-check machine’s height can be adjusted from the buttons on the side of the table. HAMK Finna browsing computers can also be adjusted, but it requires pushing the table downwards.
Library shelves are tall. You can find one and two step stepladders on the end of the shelves. Shelf numbers are listed on the end of the shelves.
Facilities and equipment
- Printing, scanning and copying. There is a multi function printer (Konica Minolta) for printing, scanning and copying in the library. You will need to log in and release your prints with your HAMK key card or your HAMK username and password. You can colour print, scan and copy A4 and A3 on the multi function printer. Printing and scanning are also available in the campus computer labs.
- Group study rooms. There are three group study rooms in the Hämeenlinna university centre library. They are called Ida, Juuli and Theseus. The rooms are for six people each and they all have a big screen in them. Those are mainly used for HAMK-HAMI students and staff, but you can ask if they are free from customer service desk. You can use the library for studying outside the library opening hours with your HAMK key card.
- Rooms for silent working alone are in B-building, B163–171. Reserve them in Tuudo.
Take a virtual tour in Hämeenlinna University Centre Library
Evo
HAMK, Library and information services, Saarelantie 1, 16790 EVO
hamk.kirjasto(at)hamk.fi , p. +358 3 646 4700
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Customer service hours: on Thursdays from 10:30 am to 2 pm. Check possible exceptions on HAMK Finna.
Otherwise on self-service for HAMK students and staff.
You will need a key card to access the library during self-service. You will need a library card to loan printed material.
During self-service hours you can loan and return books using self-service machines and pick up reservations. You can study and work in the library and use computers, scanners and printers. Library staff is available during library opening hours.
When the library is closed you can return your loans at the return box located in the library reading room. Please note that books returned to the box will be processed once a week when the library has customer service hours. If the due date is before that, there will be a late fee.
Accessibility
The library is located on the second floor with elevator access. The library’s doors do not open automatically.
Self-check machine’s height can be adjusted from the buttons on the side of the table.
Shelf numbers are listed on the end of the shelves.
Facilities and equipment
- Printer is not available in the library. Student printing can be found in the cellar.
- Scanner is located in the library reading room.
- Group study rooms. You can use the library reading room for group studying.
Forssa
HAMK, Library and information services, Wahreninkatu 11, 30100 FORSSA
Visiting address: Kehräämö, Door D, 2. floor. Accessible entrance door C.
hamk.kirjasto(at)hamk.fi , p. +358 3 646 4700
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Customer service hours: on Tuesdays from 10:30 am to 2 pm. Check possible exceptions on HAMK Finna.
Otherwise on self-service for HAMK students and staff.
You will need a key card to access the library during self-service. You will need a library card to loan printed material.
During self-service hours you can loan and return books using self-service machines and pick up reservations. You can study and work in the library and use computers, scanners and printers. Library staff is available during library opening hours.
When the library is closed you can return your loans at the return box outside the library front door. Please note that books returned to the box will be processed once a week when the library has customer service hours. If the due date is before that, there will be a late fee.
Accessibility
The library is located on the second floor with elevator access. The library’s door is very narrow, but the other side of the door can be opened too.
Self-check machine’s height can be adjusted from the buttons on the side of the table.
Library shelves are tall. There is one stepladder for use. Shelf numbers are listed on the end of the shelves.
Facilities and equipment
- Computers. There are three computers in the library.
- Printing. You can print to the campus multi function printer FO-3krs-copier, from all the computer labs. The printer is located in the lobby in the third floor. Colour printing is also available.
- Scanner You can use the campus multi funtion printer as a scanner.
- Group study rooms. There is a group study room for 4 – 6 people in the library. You can book the room by signing the booking list attached to the group study room door.
Lepaa
HAMK, Library and information services, Lepaantie 129, 14610 LEPAA
Visiting address: main building, 1st floor.
hamk.kirjasto(at)hamk.fi , p. +358 3 646 4700
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Customer service hours: on Wednesdays from 10:30 am to 2 pm. Check possible exceptions on HAMK Finna.
Otherwise on self-service for HAMK students and staff.
You will need a key card to access the library during self-service. You will need a library card to loan printed material.
During self-service hours you can loan and return books using self-service machines and pick up reservations. You can study and work in the library and use computers, scanners and printers. Library staff is available during library opening hours.
When the library is closed you can return your loans at the return box outside the library front door. Please note that books returned to the box will be processed once a week when the library has customer service hours. If the due date is before that, there will be a late fee.
Accessibility
The library is located on the first floor. The library’s door does not open automatically.
Self-check machine’s height can be adjusted from the buttons on the side of the table.
Library shelves are tall. There is one stepladder for use at the back of the library space in front of the staff’s space. Shelf numbers are listed on the end of the shelves.
Facilities and equipment
- Printing is only available in the computer labs. There is no printer in the library.
- Scanner is available in the library.
- Group study rooms. You can use the library reading room for group studying.
Mustiala
HAMK, Library and information services, Mustialantie 105, 31310 MUSTIALA
Visiting address: New main building, 2. floor
hamk.kirjasto(at)hamk.fi , p. +358 3 646 4700
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Customer service hours: on Tuesdays from 10:30 am to 2 pm. Check possible exceptions on HAMK Finna.
Otherwise on self-service for HAMK students and staff.
You will need a key card to access the library during self-service. You will need a library card to loan printed material.
During self-service hours you can loan and return books using self-service machines and pick up reservations. You can study and work in the library and use computers, scanners and printers. Library staff is available during library opening hours.
When the library is closed you can return your loans at the return box outside the library front door. Please note that books returned to the box will be processed once a week when the library has customer service hours. If the due date is before that, there will be a late fee.
Accessibility
The library is located on the second floor with no elevator access. Please contact the library customer service if you cannot access the library.
Self-check machine’s height can be adjusted from the buttons on the side of the table.
Library shelves are tall. Shelf numbers are listed on the end of the shelves. The shelf number map is located on the wall next to the door between the study space and library space.
Facilities and equipment
- Printing, scanning and copying. There is a multi function printer (Konica Minolta) for printing, scanning and copying in the library reading room. You will need to log in and release your prints with your HAMK key card or your HAMK username and password. You can colour print, scan and copy A4 and A3 on the multi function printer.
- Group study rooms. You can use the library reading room as a group study room daily at 7am – 9.30pm. There are two big tables for 10 and 12 people each and two quiet chairs in the library reading room.
Riihimäki
HAMK, Library and information services, Kaartokatu 2 a, 11100 RIIHIMÄKI
Visiting address: B wing, 2nd floor, entrance through the stairs behind the campus info
hamk.kirjasto(at)hamk.fi , p. +358 3 646 4700
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Customer service hours: on Mondays from 10:30 am to 2 pm. Check possible exceptions on HAMK Finna.
Otherwise on self-service for HAMK students and staff.
You will need a key card to access the library during self-service. You will need a library card to loan printed material.
During self-service hours you can loan and return books using self-service machines and pick up reservations. You can study and work in the library and use computers, scanners and printers. Library staff is available during library opening hours.
When the library is closed you can return your loans at the return box outside the library front door. Please note that books returned to the box will be processed once a week when the library has customer service hours. If the due date is before that, there will be a late fee.
Accessibility
The library is located on the second floor with elevator access. The library’s doors do not open automatically.
Self-check machine’s height can be adjusted from the buttons on the side of the table.
There are both tall and short shelves. There are two stepladders for use. Shelf numbers are listed on the end of the shelves.
Facilities and equipment
- Printing, scanning and copying. There is a multi function printer KonicaMinolta for printing, scanning and copying in the campus D wing, on the 2nd floor. There is no printer or scanner for students in the library.
- Group study rooms. There are two computers, group study rooms and two two-person study spaces in the Learning Lounge next to the library. The Learning Lounge is free to use for group study as well.
Valkeakoski
HAMK, Library and information services, Tietotie 1, 37630 VALKEAKOSKI
Visiting address: Lotilantie 16 (A-Building)
hamk.kirjasto(at)hamk.fi , p. +358 3 646 4700
More information on Valkeakoski campus >>
Customer service hours: on Fridays from 10:30 am to 2 pm. Check possible exceptions on HAMK Finna.
Otherwise on self-service for HAMK students and staff.
You will need a key card to access the library during self-service. You will need a library card to loan printed material.
During self-service hours you can loan and return books using self-service machines and pick up reservations. You can study and work in the library and use computers, scanners and printers. Library staff is available during library opening hours.
When the library is closed you can return your loans at the return box outside the library front door. Please note that books returned to the box will be processed once a week when the library has customer service hours. If the due date is before that, there will be a late fee.
Accessibility
The library is located on the first floor. Access through building B. Doors in buildng B open automatically, doors in building A do not. There is a slight uphill between the building when coming to building A.
Self-check machine’s height can be adjusted from the buttons on the side of the table.
Library shelves are tall. There is one stepladder next to the staff’s room. Shelf numbers are listed on the end of the shelves.
Facilities and equipment
- Printing. Students can print on the Konica Minolta printer in the lobby. The printer has colour printing option.
- Group study rooms. You can use the library reading and computer spots for group studying. There are four computers in the library.
