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From September 23 to October 18, members of the University of Tartu will have the opportunity to try the Scopus AI tool in the Scopus database. Scopus AI is a search tool powered by generative AI (GenAI). It uses natural language processing, which means that instead of using keywords or Boolean operators, you can type your question, statement, or hypothesis in everyday language into the search box. Scopus AI analyzes the abstracts of articles and creates summaries from them, including references to the used documents.

From September 2nd to October 13th, the exhibition "Letters from Estonia" by French photographer and film director Raphaël Gianelli-Meriano will be presented in the exhibition area of Tartu University Library. The exhibition features visual captures from the photographer's visits to Estonia over the past 20 years. It is a collection of moments reflecting his relationship with the country and its people, and ultimately, his own life.

Starting on September 1 all books in the UT Library e-bookstore are reduced -20%. The campaign lasts until the end of the month. Payments for the books via bank link or with the credit card. The payment of the order can be made via Swedbank, SEB, LHV, Luminor and Citadele bank links and with the credit card. Visit our bookstore here.

Dear readers! Due to the national holiday, the library is closed on Monday, 19 August and Tuesday, 20 August. Happy Day of Restoration of Independence!

On Monday, July 22, starting from 2:00 PM, there will be a 4-6 hour interruption in the ESTER e-catalogue. During this time, it will not be possible to order books or due dates renewed via My ESTER. Neither the selv-service machines nor book return machine can be used. It will be possible to borrow books from reading rooms and open stacks through the assistance of library staff. Books can be returned to the return box in the lobby or directly to a librarian. The University of Tartu Library will be open that day from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Renovation work began in the library lobby on the first days of June, aiming to make the first floor more visitor-friendly, cozy and functional. The renewal of the lobby interior is planned to be completed by beginning of August.

Dear readers! Due to national holidays, the UT library is closed on 22-24 June. From 25 June to 25 August the library is open 12-18 on working days and closed on Saturday and Sunday. 19-20 August the library is closed due to the Estonian Reindependence day.

The three-week night library begins this spring on May 20th. Organized together with the UT Student Council, the night library has been offering students the opportunity to study until midnight during the spring exams for over twenty years, and this tradition will continue in the future.

Dear readers! Due to the national holiday the library is closed on Sunday, 19 May.

Together with the Student Council, UT Library will organize the Morning Library from April 22nd to 26th, where students are welcome to study starting from 6 a.m. On May 20th, the Night Library will commence, with the building open until midnight on working days for three weeks.

On Friday, April 5th, at 4:15 p.m., an exhibition "Kant 300 in Tartu: From Manuscripts to Heaven" will be opened at the exhibition hall of the University of Tartu Library in honor of the 300th anniversary of the philosopher Immanuel Kant's birth. The exhibition marks the beginning of a month-long series of university-wide events centered around Kant.

Dear readers! Due to the public holidays, the UT library is closed from 29 to 31 March. Happy Easter!

On Friday, 23 February the library is open 9-12. On Saturday and Sunday, 24 and 25 February the library is closed. Happy Independence Day!

On Sunday, 04 February, starting from 1.30 p.m., UT Library will host the indoor orienteering competition. The starting point of the competition will be set up in the lobby of the main entrance and the checkpoints are located all over the three floors of the library’s public area – in reading rooms, open stacks and other public spaces and lobbies. The preparation will start at 12 p.m., the start will be given at 1.30 p.m. The competition will last 1-1,5 hours.

A collection box for the candle leftovers is placed at the main entrance of the university library, The remnants are used by the volunteers who will make trench candles for the Ukrainian defenders. Triin Soomets, the initiator of the project, stated that all candles and candle remnants that people no longer need are welcome. The collected remnants will be used to create trench candles, on which one can cook when there is no electricity, providing warmth to hands during the current cold weather.

The traditional night library begins on January 2nd and lasts for three weeks. Until January 19th, the library is open on weekdays until midnight.

The opening hours of the library during Christmas period 15 December 9-17 23-26 December closed 27-29 December 9-21 30 Dec - 01 Jan closed

University of Tartu members can test the following databases from the publisher LWW until the 15th of December. From LWW Health Library collection Medical Education – Basic and Anatomical Sciences collection - Lippincott textbooks for students for the subjects: anatomy, biochemistry, embryology, histology, pharmacology and others. The platform provides videos, knowledge tests.

On Sunday, December 8th, a Christmas fair will take place in the first floor lobby of the UT Library, organized again together with Tartu Folk High School.

Due to the celebration of the 104th anniversary of the University of Tartu on Friday, 1 December, the library is open 9-12.