Please note that due to foreseen university strikes in Helsinki and Turku the date of this workshop has been changed from Tue. 27.5. to Thu 28.5.

Finna.fi is a search service that collects material (e.g., images, literature, journals, maps, objects, art, films) from hundreds of Finnish organizations under one roof. The renewed Finna API makes it possible to download thousands of high-resolution image files with their according metadata from one organization at a time.

In this online workshop, participants will (1) get to know about the Finna API and discover what they can do with it; (2) learn how to use the Finna API for their research; and (3) overall become familiar with the DARIAH-FI research infrastructure.

Registration for this workshop is now closed.

Prerequisites:
• Windows/Mac/Linux computer with an Internet connection and a web browser
• Participants must install Node.js (https://nodejs.org/en) on their computer before the start of the workshop
• Participants must be able to use the command prompt and web browser and understand how to navigate the file system during the workshop

About these prerequisites: A specific Node.js script has been created, this can use a Finna search made with a web browser to select the images wanted. This script downloads the image files with the highest resolution available in Finna. The Finna API requires an API key that users must create using a Finna account. This feature is coming in Autumn 2025 but, for now, researchers can ask Finna for a temporary API key. Participants will receive specific instructions and the url to the zoom session well in advance after registering to the workshop.

Preliminary programme:
10:00-10:15 Welcome and introduction by Anna Sendra Toset (Tampere University)
10:15-10:45 Walkthrough and hands-on assignment with the Finna API by Joona Manner (National
Library of Finland)
10:45-11:00 Feedback and general discussion

Language: English
Audience: The event is open to all, although it is particularly aimed at doctoral researchers
More information: anna.sendratoset@tuni.fi

This workshop is organised by Tampere University, in collaboration with the University of Helsinki and the National Library of Finland under the framework of the DARIAH-FI research infrastructure