At the library

At the library you can get personal help and guidance on information seeking. The staff can also guide you on using the library, databases and Internet services.

On the web

iGS Information Gas Station
At the iGS - information Gas Station your questions are answered by reference service professionals of the Helsinki City Library. The answer is sent to your e-mail and it is also saved in an archive. The questions will be answered in two weeks.

Ask A Librarian
Ask A Librarian is the online reference enquiry service of Finnish public and research libraries. The answer is sent to your e-mail and it is also saved in our archive. The questions will be answered in three workdays.

Information seeking – getting started

Databases
Databases and digital material that can be used from the Helsinki City Library work stations.

Nelli-portal
Uudenmaa Region's Nelli-portal is a metasearch portal for the public libraries in Uusimaa. It provides access to databases and other online materials.

Google
A multifaceted search engine that is easy to use.

You can find more search services, search engines and directories at libraries.fi.
Libraries.fi > Search Services

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