| a | name and address | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Type of library | university |
| 2 | Name of library / Name of mother institution | Helsinki University Library, Main Library / University of Helsinki |
| 3 | Address | P.O. Box 53 (Fabianinkatu 30), FIN-00014 University of Helsinki |
| 4 | Phone / Fax / Email |
+358 294 1911 (www.helsinki.fi/library) |
| 5 | Name of the director of the library | Mr. Kimmo Tuominen, University Librarian, Dr. SSc |
| 6 | Contact person for enquiries |
Matti Hjerppe |
| b | population served | |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Current readership, number of registered readers | 100300 [100,300 of which active readers 40,600] |
| 8 | Number of full time students | 36200 |
| 9 | Number of part time students | 27400 [27,400 (open university, updating training)] |
| 10 | Number of staff in institution | 8400 |
| c | the old/original building(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Total floor area | 12464 sq. metres [12,464 m² in several buildings (4 faculty libraries, Undergraduate Library)] |
| 12 | Number of reader seats | 996 |
| 13 | Total capacity of shelving | 31472 linear metres |
| 14 | …in open access storage | 24764 linear metres |
| 15 | …in closed access stacks | 6708 linear metres |
| 16 | Number of library staff | 90 [approximately] |
| 17 | Opening hours to the public | Different opening hours, depending on the library: 45-61 hours per week; 284 days per year |
| a | architect(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Firm | Anttinen Oiva Architects Finland; www.aoa.fi |
| 19 | Project Architect | Matti Huhtamies |
| 20 | Type of project |
| b | aims of the new building | |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Short description of the main objectives and purposes of the project | The University of Helsinki developed its library structure by joining together the four faculty libraries (humanities, law, social sciences, theology) and the Undergraduate library of its Central Campus which were dispersed around different parts of the city center. Also the Joint Services of Helsinki University Library operate in the building. Floor area is the same as before. Main designing goals were: flexibility, functionality, ergonomy, recreational space, sound zones, acoustics, accessibility, logistics. The facilities have been divided into functional zones. |
| c | special features | |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Site | The building is located in the very center of the city, close by the university’s main building(s). |
| 23 | Architecture | The library building complements the urban block by adding a curved brick façade, integrated within the street line formed by the adjacent buildings. The fence fenestration grid, which blurs the standard floor division, together with the large arched openings give the library a district external appearance. The terraced reading galleries in the interior also show in the façade between the large arched openings. By varying the size of the arched openings the building is fitted as integrative solution of three different types of street space. |
| 24 | Total gross floor area | The whole building 24,449 m² (library and business premises included), Library premises only 17,165 m². |
| divided into | ||
|---|---|---|
| 25 | Open access services | 10130 sq. metres [of which 308 m² in 12 reading rooms] |
| special rooms for (26-29) | ||
| 26 | Audiovisual | 10 sq. metres [one room] |
| 27 | Computers | 164 sq. metres |
| 28 | Special collections | see 34 |
| 29 | Seminar room(s) | 186 sq. metres [13 rooms; of which 11 rooms with self-service reserving via internet (university students and staff only)] |
| special activities (30-32) | ||
| 30 | Exhibition space | 56 sq. metres |
| 31 | Lecture hall | None |
| 32 | Public refreshments | 15 m² in library premises, 246 m² in business premises |
| 33 | Administration and staff areas | 2304 sq. metres [includes offices, meeting rooms, staff-only refreshment premises, and storages] |
| 34 | Closed access stacks | 709 sq. metres |
| 35 | Circulations areas (corridors, stairs, lifts), toilets, technical rooms, etc. | 3591 sq. metres [library premises only] |
| 36 | Further information | 11 floors, 8,5 of which comprise library premises, and 2,5 business premises |
| 37 | Number of reader seats (total) | 939 |
| divided into | ||
| 38 | Audiovisual | 2 |
| 39 | Computers | 81 [of which 28 places in open access areas] |
| 40 | Seminar room(s) | 856 [of which 121 places in reading rooms and seminar rooms] |
| 41 | Regular |
| b | total potential capacity of shelving | |
|---|---|---|
| 42 | Books and periodicals (total) | 1500000 volumes [printed books and periodicals] |
| including | ||
| 43 | Open access stacks | 33628 volumes |
| 44 | Closed access stacks | 16823 volumes [included 43 and 44] |
| 45 | Compact shelving | |
| 46 | Audiovisual materials | |
| 47 | Other | |
| 48 | Number of staff required to operate the new library | 83 [83,5] |
| c | mechanical features | |
|---|---|---|
| 49 | Ventilation/Air Conditioning | Air conditioning with cooling |
| 50 | Heating | Central heating system with automatic control. Hot-water heating (radiators) |
| 51 | Lighting | Ceiling lighting, some of the reading places with individual lighting |
| 52 | Acoustics | Acoustic paneling on the ceilings |
| 53 | Lifts, elevators, escalators | 3 lifts + 2 lifts for the staff |
| 54 | Book transportation system | Book drop machine, sorter (28 vans) |
| 55 | Theft detection | RFID |
| 56 | Building management system | |
| 57 | Type of IT infrastructure | All building wireless enabled |
| 58 | Other |
| 59 | Planning, preliminary brief | 2005-2007 |
| 60 | Architectural competition | 2007-2008 |
| 61 | Period of project | February 2010-April 2012 |
| 62 | Opening of the construction work | February 2010 |
| 63 | Conclusion of the construction | |
| 64 | Furnishing and moving the collections | |
| 65 | Opening of the new building for public | 03.09.2012 |
| 66 | Site | |
| 67 | Building | 53500000 euro [the whole building] |
| 68 | Furniture and equipment | 1600000 euro [library only] |
| 69 | Fees | |
| 70 | Total | |
| 71 | Operating costs | |
| 72 | Funding (Type of commission and source of funding) | Kaisa House has been funded by the University of Helsinki Funds. |