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25 March 2025
UT Library’s system for booking group work rooms will be updated
The students can book the rooms by logging into the system with their university credentials.
20 February 2025 studies
New AI-Based Web of Science Research Assistant available for testing
Trial period for the new tool lasts until 10 April.
12 February 2025 studiesteachingresearch
Library is closed on 24 February
UT Library is closed due to national holiday.
10 February 2025
ESTER strengthens security measures
For higher security of user accounts, the two-factor authentication will be implemented in logging into ESTER.
05 February 2025
Library is closed on 8 and 9 February
Due to the risk of damaging the library's technical equipment, the library is closed in the weekend.
31 January 2025 studies
The library establishes an interdisciplinary Open Science competence network
The financial support from the UT development fund enables to set up a competence network consisting of researchers.
31 January 2025
New prices for the library services
The adjusted pricelist for the library services is valid from January 3.
14 January 2025
Scopus AI now available for UT members
Scopus AI feature of Elsevier's Scopus citation database now available in the university network.
04 January 2025 research
Books and vinyl records at discounted prices in e-bookshop
In December, books and vinyl records in the library's e-bookshop are 20% off.
04 December 2024
Library's homepage will be updated
The UT Library's updated website will be launched on 25 November.
21 November 2024 studiesresearch
UT digital archive in DSpace will be named ADA
Tartu Ülikooli digiarhiiv DSpace’is saab nimeks ADA. Digiarhiiv saab ka uue esilehe, milles on lähtutud ülikooli veebi kujundusest.
UT Library Opening Hours in December
During holiday season the opening hours of the library differ slightly from the regular opening hours.
08 November 2024
University Library's story now bound in a book
The presentation of Malle Ermel's book "The University of Tartu Library 220" will take place on November 18.
06 November 2024 university
Open Access Week introduces opportunities of using and publishing scholarly research information
From October 21 to 27, the annual Open Access Week will take place, with the goal of increasing the use and publication of open access scholarly research information worldwide. During this week, information desks will be available at the university library, as well as in the libraries of the Estonian University of Life Sciences and Taltech, where readers can get useful information about the opportunities and services related to open science. Additionally, there will be various trainings and seminars, both online and in person.
15 October 2024
Final event of the pan-European EODOPEN Project to be held at the University of Tartu Library
Partner libraries of the international project EODOPEN meet at the University of Tartu Library.
15 October 2024 cooperationfor society
Library's lobby is now cozier and more reader-friendly
This summer, the library lobby underwent a renovation.
04 October 2024
Computers for general use are now located in the big hall on the 2nd floor
Starting from September 26, the computers intended for general use by readers will be located in the big hall on the second floor. The rearrangement of computer placement is due to the increased need for group workspaces among students. Since most people studying and working in the library have their own laptops, a significant number of the public computer stations were mostly unused.
26 September 2024
Exhibition "The Player takes the Chords. Lembit Saarts 100" will be opened in the library
On Thursday, September 19th at 4 p.m, an exhibition titled “The Player Takes the Chords” will open on the 3rd floor of the university library to celebrate the 100th anniversary of artist Lembit Saarts' birth.
20 September 2024
Library hosts conference and record fair, organised by Psühhoteek
In anticipation of International Music Day, the library will be filled with music. On Saturday, September 28th, a conference “Home and Abroad” will be held in collaboration with Psühhoteek for vinyl enthusiasts and music lovers. Additionally, an exhibition by Andres Karro titled “Record Sleeves of the Estonian Diaspora” will be opened, followed by a popular record fair on Sunday, welcoming everyone.
20 September 2024