New student – how to get a library card
When using the library, you need a library card. You can get it free of charge by presenting your identity card in any of our library units.
If you are beginning your studies this autumn, remember to get a library card for Turku University Library.
You can get your library card from any of the library service desks when you borrow the first time. To get a library card as a student you need to present your identity card and to have an address in Finland.
As a library card, you can also use
- a University of Turku student card with a barcode granted before 2013
- a library card or a student card of any other university or polytechnic with a barcode
Att.! Don’t forget to activate your card in the library before using it. To activate your card, you must present your identity card and have an address in Finland. You shoud also activate your UTU-email account before you get a library card.
>> Library card application
The card is for personal use
The library card is for personal use and it must always be presented when borrowing. The holder of the card is responsible for the borrowed material and commits oneself to obey the library rules.
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If you lose your card or change your address
- by email library@utu.fi
- by phone 050 455 7059
- directly to library service desks