Welcome to the GTK library website
The library of the Geological Survey of Finland is the largest geoscience research library in Finland serving the staff of the GTK as well as geoscience organizations, universities and the public. In addition to the main library in Espoo, the GTK has a smaller branch library in Kuopio. In Rovaniemi there is a reference collection for the staff members of the GTK.
On the website you will find everything that is available in the GTK Library and the Archive. Use the tabs in the toolbar to find your way around.
Search the Library Catalogue by entering a search term in the search box at the top of the page and filter the hits to find precisely what you are looking for. See also the extended search.
If you sign in, you can check the items you have on loan and when they are due back, renew items, make reservations and update your conctact details. Logging is easy. Enter your user code and a four-digit PIN code. Ask the library if you do not have them.
To reach extra, new services which enable you to provide reading tips, make recommendations and write reviews, amongst other things, you need to create your own Arena user account and password.
If you look for articles, e-journals etc. please use Summon search. It is the place to start your research in scholarly journal and newspaper articles, books, videos, maps,s and more