A Helka card can be granted to persons over the age of 15 who present an official ID card and have a valid street address in Finland, with the exception of exchange students of the University of Helsinki and researchers from abroad who can be granted a card regardless of the aforementioned terms.
The card is valid only in Helka libraries which include, in addition to Helsinki University Library, four specialised libraries outside the University.
The library card is personal and as its holder you commit to following the rules of all Helka libraries. Notify the library immediately if you lose your card. A small fee will be charged for the issuing of a new library card.
If you need assistance with accessing the library services, for example due to a physical disability, you may get your card marked for special services.
Students at the University of Helsinki can acquire a digital Helka library card via the Studies Service. If you acquire a digital Helka card, you do not need a plastic Helka card at all.
Once you have the library card, you can request books, renew loans and, when necessary, pay overdue fines in the Helka database. Your library card will also be digitally available in Helka.
Please notify university services of any changes in your contact information, as the contact information is automatically updated from the background systems of the University of Helsinki (students: Sisu, staff: SAP).
If you prefer a plastic library card, you can acquire a Helka card from the library's customer service.
Once you have the library card, you can request books, renew loans and, when necessary, pay overdue fines in the Helka database. Your library card will also be digitally available in Helka. You can use the digital card at the self-service lending machines instead of a physical card.
Please notify university services of any changes in your contact information, as the contact information is automatically updated from the background systems of the University of Helsinki (students: Sisu, staff: SAP).
By logging in to Helka, you’ll have access to all self-service functions. You can reserve books, renew your loans and, if necessary, pay fees related to your customer information.
Logging in to Helka requires that you have provided the library with your email address.
Helka is the joint catalogue and lending system of all Helka libraries, that is, Helsinki University Library, Institute for the Languages of Finland, The Finnish Heritage Agency Library, Finnish Literature Society and Library of the Labour Movement.
By obtaining a library card, you commit to following the terms of use for all Helka libraries.
The Helka customer register will send you only email reminders relating to services.
As a customer, you are responsible for keeping your user data up to date.