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E-thesis has been renewed!

University of Helsinki E-thesis-service has launched its redesigned website on February 18th. The site aims to serve better students and researchers publishing or depositing a digital thesis. In addition, the E-thesis website offers a gateway to searching and browsing open access theses of the University of Helsinki.

E-thesis service was initially launched in 1999. E-thesis has published over 4000 open access doctoral dissertations and over 3000 open access Master’s Thesis.  The open access theses in the service have over a million downloads in total every year. The service is maintained and developed in the Digital Services of the Helsinki University Library.

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Archives of geoscientific journals now available

The Helsinki University library has purchased the archives of the following American Geophysical Union journals:

Geophysical Research Letters (1974-)
Global Biogeochemical Cycles (1987-)
Paleoceanography (1986-)
Radio Science (1969-1996)
Reviews of Geophysics (1963-)
Tectonics (1982-)
Water Resources Research (1963-)
Terrestrial Magnetism (1896-1898)
Terrestrial Magnetism and Atmospheric Electricity (1899-1948)
Journal of Geophysical Research (1949-1977)
Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres (1984-)
Journal of Geophysical Research: Ocean (1978-)
Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets (1991-)
Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth (1978-)
Journal of Geophysical Research: Space Physics (1978-)
EOS Transactions American Geophysical Union (1969-)

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Kumpula Campus Library will be renewed

Kumpula Campus Library’s facilities and functions will be upgraded. Construction work begins in November 2013. One of the most notable changes will be the library’s new entrance on the ground floor of Physicum.

During this spring the collections have to be temporarily transferred for the duration of the construction work. We apologise for the inconvenience.

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Four thesis terminals in Main Library

There are four thesis terminals now in Main Library (Kaisa House). Terminals are located on floors 4-6 and K4.

From thesis terminal you can find in full text:
Master’s Theses

  • Faculty of Social Sciences from 2010
  • Faculty of Law, from autumn 2012
  • History of Art, from autumn 2011

Bachelor’s theses

  • Faculty of Theology from 2011

Saving and sending from the thesis terminal is prohibited by copyright laws. Also printing is prohibited for the time being.

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Erik Bruun’s exhibition in Viikki Info Centre Korona

Erik Bruun is a Finnish graphic designer whose work over the period of 60 years is on display in Info Centre Korona.

Bruun has designed over 500 posters, dozens of stamps, brochures, ex-libris signs, banknotes, company and society logotypes and book lay-outs. He has made innovations and creative solutions for different walks of life.

The well-known posters from 1950 and 1960 are timeless and part of common memory in Finland.

In addition to city and cultural themes, nature has played an important role in Bruun’s production. A classic among animal themes is Saimaa ringed seal (1974) which also became the symbol of the Finnish Association for Nature Conservation.

Erik Bruun has participated in many domestic and international competitions with success and during decades he has gained acknowledgement in many fields. For example he has been granted the title of Professor, he has received Pro Finlandia medal (2007) and most recently Helsinki Design Award (2012).

Exhibition is open until 27.3. Mon-Fri 9-19, Sat 10-15
Viikinkaari 11

Helsinki University Library, Viikki Campus Library
Helsinki City Library, Viikki Library

More information: Pekka.Virtanen[at]hotmail.fi

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Learning, Science and Documents: Yle-point in Kaisa-House on 12.–13.2.

Tell us whose lectures should be recorded? What kind of science program do you value? Which documents would you like to see? How is Yle of your dreams?

You are welcome to familiarize yourself with the materials of Yle Learning, Science, Documents and Archives. Give us feedback and ask questions!
You can find us at the exhibit area near the library’s main entrance in 3rd floor of Kaisa-House between 12-20.

Makers of Yle Learning, Science, Theme and Living Archives
Yle Learning, Yle Living Archives, Yle Theme
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