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EAHIL 2008 Excursions to Libraries in Helsinki Area
June 26, Thursday 15.30 pm. Please notice that all tours start at the same time.
WE KINDLY ASK YOU TO MARK ONLY ONE TOUR ON THE REGISTRATION FORM - THANK YOU !
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Unioninkatu 36, Helsinki
The National Library functions as a service and development centre for Finnish libraries with a duty to promote both national and international co-operation. It is also responsible for acquiring and preserving the national heritage in form of publications as well as maintaining its collections of research material and for providing access to them. Main building was designed by Carl Ludwig Engel and
build 1840-1845.
Aurorankatu 6, Helsinki
In addition to serving the Parliament of Finland, the library serves all who need parliamentary, legal, or social and political information. Parlament building is designed by Johan Sigfrid Siren 1931, library part by architects Pitkänen–Laiho–Raunio 1978.
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National Library of Health Sciences - Terkko
Haartmaninkatu 4, Helsinki
Terkko is the research library of the Medical Faculty of the University of Helsinki. It also functions as the scientific library for the Helsinki University Central Hospital. Terkko is the national resource library in medicine and health sciences and has been designated as the WHO Information Service Centre in Finland. Main building designed by Olli-Pekka Jokela, 1998.
Viikki Science Library & Helsinki City Library in Viikki
Viikinkaari 11 A, Helsinki
The library serves students and researchers at the University of Helsinki, and all those who need information in its subject fields: veterinary medicine, pharmacy, environmental issues, bioscience and biotechnology, food science, agriculture and forestry. Library was established 1999 at Korona building, designed by ARK-house architects.
Helsinki City Library, Viikki Library
public library, at the same building with science library
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The Social Insurance Institution of Finland - KELA
Nordenskiöldinkatu 12, Helsinki
Kela provides basic security for all persons resident in Finland, covering the different stages of their lives. The library specializes in social security, social insurance and other related areas. It is open to the public. Main building with library designed by Alvar Aalto, built 1953-1957.
National Public Health Institute
Information service and library
Mannerheimintie 166, Helsinki
In Finland, National Public Health Institute (KTL) has been nominated the national IHR (International Health Regulations) reporting authority. KTL protecs and promotes the health of Finnish people.
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Finnish Institute of Occupational Health (FIOH)
Library and Information Services
Topeliuksenkatu 41 a A, Helsinki
The Institute has the largest public collection of occupational health and safety related publications in Finland. Information services are provided in Helsinki, Kuopio, Oulu, Tampere and Turku offices. The offices serve all communities and individuals interested in occupational health and safety issues. The Information Services collaborate with other ILO and CIS information centres.
pictures: from the city of Helsinki
pictures: from city of Helsinki
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Orion Corporation, Information Services
Orionintie 1 A, Espoo
Orion group develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceuticals, active pharmaceutical ingredients and diagnostic tests for global markets.
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Celia - Library for the Visually Impaired
Marjaniementie 74, Helsinki
The only library in Finland specializing in serving the visually impaired.
Produces and lends Braille books, talking books, electronic books and other special materials.
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