The library has responded to customers' wishes with a digital library card, which is a welcome addition to Helka. With the digital Helka card, all library users will be able to borrow printed books from the self-service lending machines using a mobile device.
You can access the digital library card by logging in to the
Customers outside of Helsinki University need to have a physical Helka card before they can use the digital card. Helsinki University Students and staff need either a physical card or a digital card activated via the
Read more about the Helka card on the website
How to open your Helka card on a mobile device
All Helsinki University Library customers can use the digital library card by logging in to the Helka database.
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Log in to
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Click on the three dots in the top right corner of the page to display the barcode of your library card.
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Show the barcode to the reader at the self-service lending machine.