Karelia UAS library guides you to library use and helps you to start information retrievals. We encourage you to the independent use of library collections and services. You can familiarize yourself with the library use by watching Library Info videos on YouTube. Ask guidance from library’s customer service:
- chat on Karelia-Finna or on Tuudo (library’s page there)
- email: library(at)karelia.fi
- WhatsApp/tel: +358 50 311 9545 (within Library’s customer service hours)
- library’s service desk at library (within its opening hours)
Library offers focused training for using information sources.
- New students are welcome to participate library infos and online course (more information below).
- The students writing their thesis are welcome to participate Thesis workshops and ask personal information search guidance (more information below).
- The staff of Karelia UAS can ask training (for themselves or a student group) by email: library(at)karelia.fi
For more information please contact: library(at)karelia.fi
See library’s help videos at library’s YouTube channel.
Book information search guidance time
You can book a personal guidance time from Microsoft Bookings calendar. The time reserved for guidance is 45 minutes.
The information search guidance in meant for Karelia UAS students in their Thesis process. If possible, book the guidance time when you have started planning your Thesis. Before booking the guidance time, you:
- must have a subject of thesis,
- should have done some searches, and
- should have listed and tried some search terms by yourself.
We guide you for example with the search terms, database and search engine use and/or finding e-books, e-articles and other literacy from Karelia-Finna etc. We can also give you hints if you have problems in finding relevant references for your Thesis.
Ms. Leena Väyrynen and Mr. Pekka Malvela are the Information Specialists for information search guidance in English for Karelia UAS degree students, for example:
- International Business (IB),
- Industrial Management (IM),
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT),
- Sustainability Management.
Information search guidance in the Thesis Weekends
Library participates in the Thesis Weekends, you will get guidance there. Check the dates and times on Pakki’s site and enrol. You can ask about information searches, information sources, search words etc. The guidance is available in Finnish or in English.
Library does not organize separate information search workshops for the time being.
Information search guide for independent use
Search and Find – Information Searcher’s Journey– an information search guide is your self-study material about information searching from the beginning of your studies to the Thesis phase. With this guide, you will learn * how to use your references so that you will not violate copyrights; * what kind of process is information searching; * how to plan your searches and find the right keywords; * where to search and find information for your purposes; *how to evaluate the search results.
Exam in Moodle (opens in a new tab)
You can test your information search skills in a Moodle exam. It takes 10-15 minutes to complete the exam. You can take the exam as many times as you like, with 70% of the answers required to pass. The questions on the exam vary from session to session and the answers to the questions can be found in the Search and Find guide. The exam is optional and does not earn you any credits or marks. You will receive an email notification when the exam has been passed. Note: Only Karelia students and staff are eligible to take the exam.
- In addition to the Search and Find Guide, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with
- Accessibility Guide:
In the guide, you will find tips to make reading and listening to Karelia Library e-books and articles easier. The guide also provides information on learning styles and tips on how to improve concentration. The guide is primarily designed for higher education students but is also suitable for anyone interested in the topic.
- Accessibility Guide:
Information search guidance for Karelia UAS staff
Ask for information search guidance for your student group by email (library (at) karelia.fi). Check the guidance services from this table (pdf).