Jyväskylä University Library

The Jyväskylä University Library is the largest research library in Central Finland. It is open for all users, regardless of their affiliation to the University. The main task of the Library is to support the University students and staff in pursuing their academic studies and research. Read more.

The Library serves at three locations:

• Main Library
• Mattilanniemi Campus Library
• Ylistönrinne Campus Library

The Jyväskylä University Library offers you a wide variety of collections, information seeking services and up to date circulation services. You can visit our service desks at the Main Library and Campus Libraries or use our online services from your home computer.

• The Service desk of the Main Library (1st floor): Circulation and Information services.

The collections of the Jyväskylä University Library consist of printed and electronic resources at the Main Library, the Campus Libraries and through the University website. The coursebook collection on the Main Library's 2nd floor contains books listed in the degree requirements of the University and various dictionaries relevant to studies.

Printed collections of the Main Library:

Electronic resources:

JYKDOK
Through the JYKDOK  you can search the University Library's printed and e-materials e.g. books, journals, theses, databases. International articles you will find through the International e-materials search, which covers most of the full text and reference databases provided by our university. See Help: Basics of JYKDOK.

Information Services

If you have questions or need personal guidance:

• Use the Ask from the Library -form
• Visit the Information Services Desk on the 1st floor of the Main Library on service hours (Mon - Fri  
  10 - 16)
• Enroll for library courses
• Book a Librarian in your own field

 Links to other libraries in Jyväskylä:

• Jyväskylä City Library – Regional Library of Central Finland
• JAMK University of Applied Sciences Library