Library
The Library of Finnish Literature Society is a scientific special library focused on the cultural research and literary research.
Our library is open to anyone.
Tarjoamme aineistoja ja palveluja tutkijoille ja muille kulttuureista ja kulttuurien tutkimuksesta sekä kotimaisesta kirjallisuudesta ja sen tutkimuksesta kiinnostuneille.
SKS Finna Search Service
Search for printed and electronic materials of our library.
Opening Hours
Week 48
Monday
27.11.
10.00–18.00
Tuesday
28.11.
10.00–18.00
Wednesday
29.11.
10.00–18.00
Thursday
30.11.
10.00–18.00
Friday
1.12.
10.00–16.00
Saturday
2.12.
Closed
Sunday
3.12.
Closed
Outside of our opening hours, you can return your loans to the book drop box located on the Mariankatu side of the SKS building.
What do we do at the SKS library?
We
- follow the research and publication activities of our key fields and make available material on them
- guide researchers and other people in need of information in the use of data materials and services
- develop the accessibility of our materials in cooperation with the library network.
1831 Finnish Literature Society and its library were established.
1962The ethnological department was established.
1976The Library of Helsinki University serves as the Central Library of the Humanities. The SKS library is responsible for the sciences of ethnology and folkloristics.
1992The SKS library becomes one of the Helka Libraries.
Contact Us
Photos: Emma Suominen, Vesa Kyllönen.