Registration

TTK UAS students, lecturers, employees and Erasmus exchange students can register as a library user via web (My ESTER – Log in) or in the library. For online registration are required an Estonian ID-card, Mobile-ID or SmartID.
Identity document is necessary to borrow books and journals.

Loan periods

• Books on loan for 30 days, possible to renew
• Books with yellow marking, for library use only
• Journals on loan for 30 days

You can renew the due dates via My ESTER, in the library, by phone or by e-mail.
Due dates are not renewed and new items are not lent, if the due date has been overrun or the item has been reserved by another user.

Lost/stolen or damaged books

If you have damaged or lost library materials inform library as soon as possible.
You will have to compensate the loss by replacing item with an equivalent item or item suggested by library.

Access only in TTK UAS network. Remote access (OpenVPN) is available outside the university computer network too. See the manual in Moodle -> OpenVPN setup guide

Cambridge Core
This database brings together academic journals across the humanities, social and natural sciences, as well as technology and medicine. It is accessible within the university computing network and via remote access.

• Cambridge Journals Online

In addition to accessing academic journals, it is possible to publish research papers without an article processing charge (APC). For international publications, the author must serve as the corresponding author.

Focus areas:
Economics | Engineering | Management | Robotics and Computer Science | Sociology

EBSCOhost
A multidisciplinary database containing academic journals, books, reports, conference proceedings, and more. Accessible within the university network and via remote access. Additionally, for access from outside the university network, you may request a dedicated username and password from the library.

• EBSCO AI Insights is an analytical tool that generates 2–5 point summaries from texts.

Estonian Centre for Standardisation and accreditation
Accessible in TTK UAS Network and outside the university computer network with password and username.

IEEE Xplore
This database provides access to periodicals, conference materials, standards, and educational resources published by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and its partners. Accessible within the university network and via remote access.

Focus areas:
Bioengineering | Computing and Processing | Engineered Materials, Dielectrics and Plasmas | Engineering Profession | Power, Energy and Industry Applications | Robotics and Control Systems

Oxford Academic Journals
This database provides academic journals in the fields of physical sciences, medicine, social sciences, humanities, and natural sciences. Accessible within the university network and via remote access.

Browse journals alphabetically: Ajakirjad A–Z

• Oxford Academic AI Discovery Assistant is a search tool that displays 10 sources, starting with the most relevant.

Focus areas:
Arts and Humanities | Business and Management | Economics | Information Management and Computer Science | Science and Mathematics | Social Work

ProQuest Ebook Central Academic Complete Collection
This database contains a wide range of books in the fields of science, technology, and social sciences.

Access outside the university network requires a user account.
Creating an account:

1. If you are outside the university network, select Request Account. Account approval may take up to one working day.
2. Create an account while connected to the university network.

Sage Journals
This database provides access to academic journals in materials science and engineering, social sciences and humanities, and biomedicine. Accessible within the university network and via remote access.

Focus areas:
Architecture, Design and Ergonomics | Business and Management | Materials Science and Engineering | Research Methods | Social Work and Policy | Urban Studies and Planning

ScienceDirect
This database brings together academic journals in the fields of engineering, natural sciences, medicine, social sciences, and humanities. Accessible within the university network and via remote access.

Focus areas:
Economics, Econometrics and Finance | Energy | Environmental Sciences | Physical Sciences and Engineering | Social Sciences and Humanities

Scopus
An abstract and citation database containing academic journals, including those in Estonian. Metrics and analytical tools provide a quick overview of trends, the impact of research topics, and connections between authors. Full-text access is available for Open Access articles or those originating from databases purchased by the library. Accessible within the university network and via remote access.

• Scopus AI is a search tool that answers research questions in natural language, generates cited summaries, identifies new research trends, and visualises connections between topics.

Taylor & Francis Online
This database provides academic journals in the fields of science, technology, humanities, and social sciences. Accessible within the university network and via remote access.

Focus areas:
Built Environment | Economics, Finance, Business and Industry | Engineering and Technology | Environment and Sustainability | Healthcare and Social Care | Urban Studies

• Go to ee.printincity.com and sign up;
• Go to settings and generate Print in City PIN code;
• upload PDF or JPG file to your print account;
• purchase some printing credits by clicking on account balance and payment
• choose printing settings;
• choose printpoint: Tallinna Tehnikakõrgkool;
• options to access your works: log in on the printer screen with your Print in City PIN-code, or use the QR code on the screen to open the printer, or open the printer with the Print in City mobile app and QR code;
• Printers locations: A-building 1. floor (room A115) and G-building 2. floor