Open Science Centre Collections
The collections of the Open Science Centre (OSC) form a diverse and vibrant treasure trove of information and heritage that serves research, teaching, study, and society at large. The collections include both digital and physical materials and are accessible to everyone in accordance with the principles of openness. The collections are managed by the Jyväskylä University Library and the University Museum.
The collections include
Scientific publications
- A wide selection of domestic and international scientific journals, books, and databases.
Open publications, learning materials, and research data
- We support open science by providing open materials and tools for accessing them.
Cultural and natural heritage collections
- The collections of the Jyväskylä University Museum preserve the history and culture of the university, as well as the nature of Central Finland and the living plants of the botanical garden.
- The University Library's free copy collection is compiled in accordance with the law governing the storage and preservation of cultural materials.
Special collections
- Rare books, manuscripts, and historical materials are available to researchers and interested parties.
Infograph of Open Science Centre collection's
Open Science Centre Collection Handbook – direction and responsibility
Open Science Centre Collection Handbook (pdf) guides the management, development, and use of our collections. It emphasizes openness and sustainable development and reminds us of our obligation to make the collections available for teaching and research purposes in the form in which they have been accumulated over the centuries. The collection program helps us ensure that the collections meet current and future needs.
