Selection of library material

He guides the selection of materials Law on public libraries. According to the law, the public library must promote the population's equal opportunities for education and culture, the availability and use of information, as well as the culture of reading and multi-literacy.

In addition, the law obliges the public library to promote opportunities for lifelong learning and competence development, as well as active citizenship, democracy and freedom of speech. In the implementation of the goals, the starting points are community spirit, pluralism and cultural diversity.

The material is selected on professional grounds, taking into account different perspectives and worldviews. Material that violates human rights is not selected for the library. The age limit recommendations are taken into account in the selection and placement of material in departments.

Selection of material

The task of the public library is to maintain a diverse and renewing collection. The collection is developed in such a way that it preserves not only temporal depth but also qualitative versatility. The library monitors the use of the material and, if necessary, reacts to demand and changes in usage patterns. Changes in the structure of the customer base as well as local and general social phenomena are also taken into account.

Books, magazines, films, games, music, maps and language courses are acquired for the library's collections. Materials are obtained in printed or electronic form. The choice of storage format is determined by content, purchase price and demand. The library acquires a limited amount of printed material that is freely available online in electronic form. The library only acquires material whose copyrights allow borrowing or use in the library.

The Äänekoski city library acquires non-fiction, AV material and magazines about the Äänekoski area, as well as fiction and music published by the people of Äänekoski.

Participation

Customers can participate in the development of the library's collection by giving feedback, by doing procurement proposalsand by offering donations to the library. Feedback and purchase proposals regarding the collection will be taken into account as far as possible.

Availability

The Library's Material Search can be found at https://keski.finna.fi/.

Materials can be borrowed and reserved free of charge from libraries belonging to Keski libraries. Novelties are acquired according to demand. The availability of material is accelerated if necessary by shortening loan periods or acquiring additional copies.

The library offers customers access not only to its own collection but also to other collections and cultural contents. Loan collections can be obtained from other libraries to supplement the library's own collection.

Materials that cannot be found in any Central Library can be ordered by remote service. Long-distance loans are charged 4 euros per loan and any fees charged by the sending library/archive.

Donations

The library accepts donations, but reserves the right to decide what will be added to the library's collection. Books or recordings in good condition are accepted as donations. Old magazines or out-of-date reference books will not be accepted. For copyright reasons, recordings containing movies or computer programs cannot be accepted as donations.

libraries

Search, reservations and personal loans

Materials can be ordered with a free reservation from any library in your municipality or from Keski library to the nearest library. You can make a reservation in the online library (you need a Keski library card and PIN code) or ask the staff to make one

Äänekoski main library

The main library of the city of Äänekoski is located in the center of the Äänekoski agglomeration. The library has up-to-date and versatile loanable material as well as an expert advice and information service.

Suolahti library

The Suolahti library is located in the center of the Suolahti settlement. The library's lending hall has space for holding small-scale exhibitions. The library's newsroom has a separate entrance and longer opening hours.

Sumiainte library

The Sumiainen library is located in the center of the settlement, in a separate building in the grounds of the Sumiainen school. The library has a lending room, magazine room, customer computer, copier-printer and wireless network for customers.

Kongingkanka library

The Konginkankaa library is located in a commercial property in the center of the agglomeration. The library also has a newspaper reading room and a customer computer, as well as an open wireless network. The lending hall has space for holding small-scale exhibitions.

Exceptional opening hours of libraries

This page has collected additional information about exceptional opening hours of libraries, e.g. on public holidays.

Self-employed hours

Some of Äänekoski's libraries are open separately during customer service hours, when staff are present, and in addition during extended self-service hours without staff. The library premises can be accessed by logging in with a KESKI library card.

Most booked and new

The most booked top 10 books and novelties from the adult, youth and children's sections. All materials that arrived at the libraries during the previous month in the downloadable new catalog.

Selection of library material

The selection of materials is governed by the Public Libraries Act. According to the law, the public library must promote the population's equal opportunities for education and culture, the availability and use of information, as well as the culture of reading and multi-literacy.

Literary events

Äänekoski's libraries regularly organize various literary events open to everyone. Such are e.g. children's story lessons, embroidery evenings, expert lectures, theme weeks and digital guidance events.

Reading circles

A reading circle meets once a month in both Äänekoski and Suolahti libraries. In the reading circles of both libraries, a different theme is always followed for six months, to which all the books are related. The reading circles are led by Mari Moisio.

Story time

Äänekoski's libraries organize fairy tale classes open to everyone throughout the year. Storytelling classes are held regularly at the main library during the winter season, and occasionally at nearby libraries. Information about fairy tale classes can always be found in the city's event calendar...

Magazine collections and magazines

A comprehensive collection of newspapers and magazines can be read in the Äänekoski libraries' magazine rooms. Magazines can be borrowed for 14 days (the latest issue is not borrowed). The main library and Suolahti library have separate entrances to the magazine rooms.

Accessibility library Celia's audio books

Is reading the text difficult for you, for example, due to dyslexia, muscle disease or impaired vision? An audiobook can help when reading plain text is difficult.

Library card and rules

KESKI libraries use a common library card. The first library card is free of charge, you can get it by filling out and signing the library card form and presenting a photo ID (e.g. driver's license, passport) at the library.

Information technology services

Libraries offer desktop computers for customer use as well as possibilities for printing, copying and scanning. Scanning is free of charge, copies and prints are chargeable (price below.

Kindergarten and school visits

The library invites kindergartens, elementary and middle schools, and secondary schools for guided visits. During these visits, you get to know the library's services, collections and information search, and you are advised to read a variety of things, from picture books to non-fiction books.

Remote service

The library's remote service transmits material from other libraries and archives that is not available in the collections of Keski libraries. We serve both private individuals and other libraries.

Nepsy shelves

All libraries in Äänekoski have their own Nepsy shelf, where you can find books related to the topic and information about Nepsy matters.

Clear books

Reference books are easy to read. All libraries have reference books.

Library in plain language

This page tells about the library and how to use it in plain language.

Äänekoski print products on sale

The lovely and popular Äänekoski print products are on sale at the Äänekoski main library and art museum. The print was designed by Kaisla Kujanpää, a designer from Äänekoski, and the name of the pattern is "City in nature's lap".