Frequently Asked Questions
GENERAL
Where is the Teiskontie unit?
Teiskontie unit is nowadays called Kuntokatu 3. The address changed, the library did not move anywhere. It is still situated on the ground floor of the Kuntokatu 3 campus, building C. (updated 26.7.2010)
BORROWING
How can I borrow a book one of the TAMK libraries?
Go to the library (check the units), register as a customer and check out a book. It may be a good idea to check first in the OMA library database, to see if the book is available. (updated 24.1.2011)
RENEWAL
Why can't I renew a loan online? The book is not reserved, nor do I owe the library any unpaid fines?
You can renew a loan max ten times. If there are any problems, please contact the library. (updated 24.1.2011)
RESERVATION
How can I make a reservation for a book?
Items on loan can be reserved by the web form, e-mail kirjasto@tamk.fi or at the library service desk. Items available at the library can only be reserved by phone or e-mail. (updated 24.1.2011)
RETURN
Can I return the book in any library unit?
Yes, you can. There are two transportations between the library units in Tampere every week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, except for the units at Kuntokatu 3 and 4 where transportations take place daily. (updated 24.1.2011)
LOGGING IN
E-RESOURCES
Why don't some standards in SFS Online service open properly? There is only a message saying "The file is damaged and could not be repaired".
You'd better switch the web browser. Internet Explorer is usually the most certain one with SFS standards.
(updated 18.8.2010)
FINAL THESES
Are final theses loaned out?
It varies according to the library unit. There used to be different practices in former TAMK and PIRAMK and they take a while to unify. At the moment, final theses are loaned out at all other units except Kuntokatu 3. (updated 24.1.2011)
Answers to the most frequent questions about delivering a final thesis:
- you should deliver the (public part of your) final thesis to the library by saving it in PDF format in the Theseus electronic library
- if you do not save your final thesis in the electronic library, you should deliver it to the library in binding and hard covers. In addition to this, you have save an abstract of your thesis in electronic form.
- the library registers the obtained copy in your Winha student data, but you cannot see the entry in WinhaWille. In case of any problems, you will be contacted.
- TAMK allows no completely confidential final theses and the public part of the thesis is always delivered to the library. If you have a partly confidential or, as a part of the old system a completely confidential final thesis, the library accepts the confidential material, too. Make a paper copy of it or save it as a CD-ROM and put it in an envelope. Close the envelope and write on top of it your name, your teacher's name and the date when the thesis can be published in the library.
- The enclosures that you cannot attach to your final thesis file can be saved in the Theseus as separate pdf files. If you have problems with attaching them, you can return them to the library either electronically or in paper form. (updated 24.1.2011)
Updated 01/24/2011