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.
Link to the course page: Information Seeking and Management for Thesis Writers
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.
- Helka webinar in English.
- Information seeking basics in English.
- Zotero in English.
Timetables and links to registration on the Study Service on the page Courses at the Library.
For a more detailed description of the content of library courses, see the page Library Course Descriptions.
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.
See the instructions on how to book an appointment.
Information seeking drop-in sessions
The information seeking drop-in sessions are short information sessions about different topics. Information seeking drop-in sessions are mostly held in Finnish (but a few in English and Swedish) and you do not need to register to them in advance.
Upcoming drop-in sessions in English:
- 26.2. Creating search phrases
- 15.4. AI-based search tool Keenious
- 29.4. Finding sources for your study
Information seeking drop-in sessions Zoom link
You can find all the dates and topics of the Information seeking drop-in session in Finnish.
Play the virtual library escape game
Are you ready for an adventure? The Library Virtual Escape Game is running in the academic year 2023–2024. You’re about to embark on a magical journey, during which you’ll need to solve library-related problems online. The game is available in Finnish, Swedish and English.
Start the game by opening the Microsoft Forms link.
More information about the courses
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 students with the JOO flexible study right and Open University students.
Are you looking for library courses and events in English? You can browse the library course selection at the Study Service.