Information Seeking Courses during the Spring Term 2026

Do you want new ideas on how to find sources for your thesis? How to use AI in information search? Would you like to learn to use a reference management tool?

Check out the Helsinki University Library’s Spring 2026 courses in information seeking and reference management. 

Information seeking and management for thesis writers 

This online course is designed for students about to start working on their bachelor's or master's thesis. Participate in this online course whenever and wherever it fits into your schedule. The course area is in Moodle, and the course is open until the end of the academic year. Students at the University of Helsinki register for the course in Sisu with the code LIB-200. 

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Upcoming courses 

The Helsinki University Library regularly organizes courses on information seeking and reference management. Most of the courses are in Finnish but some courses are in English or Swedish as well.  

Students and staff at the University of Helsinki may participate in the courses free of charge. The courses can be taken free of charge by all students of the University of Helsinki, including Open University students. 

  • Helka webinar in English
  • In­for­ma­tion seek­ing basics in English
  • Zotero in English
  • Information Seeking for Systematic Reviews (Scopus / Web of Science)
  • AI and Information Retrieval
  • Courses for Doctoral Researchers (In Sisu LIB-900)
  • RDM Basics
  • REDCap trainings 

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For a more detailed description of the content of library courses, see the page . 

Guidance on information seeking    

Have you already taken courses at the library but still need more help with how to find sources? The students at the University of Helsinki have the opportunity for guidance on information seeking.  

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More information about the courses 

Are you looking for library courses and events in English? You can browse at the Study Service. 

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