The services for language research provided by CSC consist of an extensive array of linguistic research material and software. To become a user of the Language Bank of Finland, you need apply for Language Bank Rights. The existing users may apply for additional services for language research.

Applying instructions

1. Select Language Bank Rights
2. To enter, please log on using the username and password issued by your home organisation (HAKA login). If you are an existing user of the Language Bank of Finland, you may use  either HAKA-authentication or your CSC user account and password.
3. On the Access Rights Applied tab, please tick a box to select a language resource and click the Send button. If needed, you may apply for several language resources, but the processing will take longer. It is advisable to read the information behind resource links before selecting resources.
   
4. Accept the required terms and conditions.  You must accept the terms and conditions for at least one resource to continue. General Terms and Conditions Concerning the Use of CSC's Services must always be accepted.
   

5. Fill in the Application Form for the Language Bank of Finland. The information you give in your application is used for the decision making. Fields marked with * are obligatory.

   • In Short Title of Research type the topic of your research or studies. An example: Using DMA for writing a dictionary.
   • In Abstract of Research Plan or Short Summary of Purpose of Use, please describe what is your motivation to use this resource of the Language Bank of Finland.

6. As the last step, press Send. Processing the Language Bank of Finland Application tab opens.
   

Processing your application typically takes just over one week but can take longer. The application will be sent to the content provider and the administrator of the Language Bank of Finland for approval.

You will be informed by email about the decision to grant you access to the resources. However, if your application is rejected for some reason, you will be informed on the reason for rejection by email. The email includes your application.

If you are a new user, CSC will send you a user account and password with instructions on how to use CSC's services the same day your application was accepted.

Tips

• All list boxes have a search function, i.e. typing launches a search function, which selects the option closest to your typing.
  

• If you want to print e.g. the terms, please use your browser's Print function. 

• If you get an error message, please note that the session timeout is two hours.
• After sending the application, you may select Apply for additional language resources for example if you forgot to apply for some resource. Please note you have to refresh your screen to apply again.  
  

Contact

In case of a question or problem, please contact CSC's Service Desk at helpdesk at csc.fi.