Scientific Library

The Scientific Library of PetrSU is one of the largest university libraries in Northwest Russia. The Library collection possesses over 2 million documents, including more than 280 thousand journals.

The Scientific Library of Petrozavodsk State University contains books in various fields of knowledge, fiction literature, books in 18 languages (including English, German, French, Swedish and Finnish), special editions, and rare books of the 16th – 19th centuries.

The Library collection is expanded in accordance with the research and education work of the University. Annually over 40 thousand new editions are added to the Library.

Rare book collection has unique hand-written and printed books, albums, journals, sheets, postcards, and currency notes. The collection numbers over 22 thousand books published before 1946.

Faculty and Subject Liaison Librarians

Services for students
Whether you’re working on a homework assignment, deep in a multi-year project, or just getting to know the libraries, your liaison can work with you to:

- Understand and navigate PetrSU library resources
- Develop and refine a research topic
- Optimize your search strategies
- Connect you with relevant experts
- Provide bibliographic support

Services for tutors
Ready to help your students develop their research skills? Talk to your library liaison and we'll figure out a plan to connect your students with the best tools and materials. Some of the ways we can help you include:

- Providing virtual research consultations and library instruction
- Sending announcements about library services and relevant programs or events to the class
- Hosting research-oriented discussion forums
- Creating asynchronous modules to support your course's research projects

Your Subject Liaison Librarians
Tatiana Nemtseva
+7(814-2)74-28-65
sbo@petrsu.ru
Main building (pr. Lenina, 33), room 3

Aleksandra Nikolaeva
+7(814-2)74-28-65
sbo@petrsu.ru
Main building (pr. Lenina, 33), room 3