Information retrieval courses

Kuopio University Library arranges a compulsory Information Retrieval and Library Skills course for all undergraduate students aiming at degree. This course is also arranged in English. We arrange also Information Retrieval and Reference Management course for Postgraduate Students in English.

Information Retrieval and Library Skills for International Students

Course description

Course program (only during autumn terms)

Course timetable (only during autumn terms)

Course registration (only during autumn terms)

Lecture handout (PDF file for viewing on screen, 23 pages)

Lecture handout (PDF file for printing, 4 pages)

Personal assignment

Study card (PDF file for printing)
Tutorial in Moodle

Contact information

Heikki Laitinen (natural and environmental sciences, computer science, information technology, pharmacy, nutrition, postgraduate students)
Tuulevi Ovaska (medicine, exercise medicine, ergonomics, international students)
Maarit Putous (social sciences, business, nursing, health management, health economics)

Training sessions aimed at the personnel of the Kuopio University Hospital may be asked by e-mail (kys.kirj@kuh.fi) or by phone (173 770).

We also teach information retrieval to groups not affiliated with the University of Kuopio and consult in library and information management issues. Charges for these services are negotiated case by case.