{"id":872,"date":"2025-12-01T08:00:38","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T06:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.hamk.fi\/library\/?p=872"},"modified":"2025-11-25T10:11:13","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T08:11:13","slug":"winter-tales-and-other-picks-from-the-collections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.hamk.fi\/library\/winter-tales-and-other-picks-from-the-collections\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter tales and other picks from the collections"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Inspired by December and the approaching holiday, this time library <a href=\"https:\/\/hamk.finna.fi\/List\/2036069\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reading recommendations focus on winter<\/a>. We have compiled a small selection of winter tales for everyone to enjoy. You can find the list on <a href=\"https:\/\/hamk.finna.fi\/Content\/collections\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HAMK Finna collections page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Have you ever noticed how much information there is on the collections page? These reading recommendations help you with your studies. They also provide you tips for those moments when you are looking for something to read. The collections page offers lists on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>new arrivals by campus<\/li>\n<li>new e-books<\/li>\n<li>reading tips on various themes (Picks from collections)<\/li>\n<li>research methods for students (basic level) and research staff (advanced level)<\/li>\n<li>journal lists for each HAMK study field<\/li>\n<li>links to our magazines<\/li>\n<li>links to local Finnish newspapers<\/li>\n<li>links to HAMK publications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Also notice the <a href=\"https:\/\/hamk.finna.fi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>new and upcoming books<\/strong> <\/a>list on HAMK Finna main page. This list is constantly updated and includes titles still on order. You can reserve any title on the list, including those that have not yet arrived at the library.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Inspired by December and the approaching holiday, this time library reading recommendations focus on winter. We have compiled a small selection of winter tales for everyone to enjoy. You can find the list on HAMK Finna collections page. Have you ever noticed how much information there is on the collections page? 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