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News and topics

22.2.2024 - News

A new comprehensive volume on current international trends in genetic criticism

21.11.2023 - Book press releases

The first comprehensive English-language book of the Finnish case system

2.3.2023 - News

Finland is seeking the European Heritage Label for The Kalevala – Living Epic Heritage

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Find our resources online

We provide a multitude of online resources at your disposal. Here are some of the most delightful highlights. Find your own favorite among the materials.

Kansallisbiografia

Yli 6 500 pienoiselämäkertaa, tunnettuja ja tuntemattomia suomalaisia sukuja.

SKS:n Finna

Portti valtavaan määrään SKS:n aineistoa, jota pääsee etsimään monipuolisilla hakutoiminnoilla.

Juhlakalenteri

Tietoa, kuvia, videoita ja tehtäviä suomalaisten vuotuisjuhlien vietosta ennen ja nyt. Helposti lähestyttävä myös suomen kieltä harjoitteleville.

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The word "kirjallisuus" was coined in 1831 for the name of SKS

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Do you need help with searching for information or finding materials about folklore, oral history, Finnish literature or cultural history?

Ask SKS is an information service which is run jointly by the archive and the library. You will get the best answer when you formulate your questions clearly and tell what purpose you are looking for information and what materials you have already found.

As a rule, our information service is free of charge.

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Get to know SKS

SKS is a unique network of humanistic expertise and activities

The aim of the Finnish Literature Society is to conduct and promote research and awareness of Finnish culture and cultural heritage. We work for enlightenment, cultural self-understanding, and dialogue. We are committed to increasing understanding based on scientific knowledge and deepening knowledge of the diversity of cultural phenomena.

Opening hours

Week 12

Monday 18.3. 10.00–18.00
Tuesday 19.3. 10.00–18.00
Wednesday 20.3. 10.00–18.00
Thursday 21.3. 10.00–18.00
Friday 22.3. 10.00–16.00
Saturday 23.3. Closed
Sunday 24.3. Closed

On the eves of holidays, SKS closes at 4 PM.

On holidays and weekends, SKS is closed.

Exceptions to the opening hours:
28 Mar, 30 Apr, 8 May and 1–30 Jun open 10–16
1–31 Jul closed
1–31 Aug open 10–16

The Joensuu office is open Wed–Fri 10 AM12 noon and 1 PM–4 PM.