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Sign Language eLibrary of Finland
Finland’s sign-language library preserves Finnish sign-language culture, history and language through accessible media.
About Sign Language eLibrary of Finland
The Sign Language eLibrary of Finland is an online library of sign-language videos. According to its homepage, it contains nearly 1,600 videos in Finnish Sign Language and Finland-Swedish Sign Language. The homepage describes it as open to everyone. Its content covers Deaf culture, history and language, along with topics such as online scams, mental wellbeing, work and unemployment, pensions, and personal finances. It also publishes recordings of online events and a news section with weekly news roundups.
Some content is limited. A Kuurojen Video channel requires a password to access. The videos are licensed under Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 4.0, which permits noncommercial use with attribution but does not allow modified versions. The homepage is in Finnish, and no pricing information is given.
Key features
- Nearly 1,600 videos in Finnish and Finland-Swedish Sign Language
- Video series on basic emotions, including joy and fear
- Recordings of online events and Deaf cultural day performances
- News section with weekly sign-language news roundups
- Videos on online scams, work, pensions and personal finances
- Kuurojen Video channel that requires a password
Best for: People interested in Finnish or Finland-Swedish Sign Language, including those looking for content on Deaf culture, history and everyday topics in sign language.
Good for
- Open online library that covers two Finnish sign languages
- Wide range of topics, from culture and history to everyday issues
- Listed video durations make it easy to judge length before viewing
Watch out for
- Some content on the Kuurojen Video channel requires a password
- The Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 4.0 license limits noncommercial reuse and bars modifications
- The homepage is in Finnish
Sign Language eLibrary of Finland at a glance
- Website
- viittomakielinenkirjasto.fi
- Category
- Research & Data › Academic Search
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- Finnish
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Sign Language eLibrary of Finland FAQ
Which sign languages are included?
The homepage states that the library has videos in Finnish Sign Language and Finland-Swedish Sign Language.
Can the videos be reused?
The videos are licensed under Creative Commons BY-NC-ND 4.0, which means noncommercial use with attribution and no modifications.
Is all content freely accessible?
Not all of it. The Kuurojen Video channel requires a password, according to the homepage.
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