hakuteoksia
Hakuteos (plural hakuteoksia) is a reference work designed for lookup rather than sustained reading. In Finnish libraries and bibliographic practice, hakuteos denotes a publication intended to provide concise facts, definitions, or overviews, often authored by specialists and compiled as a stable edition. Entries are usually arranged alphabetically or by subject, and each entry cites sources or further reading.
Common types of hakuteokset include dictionaries (sanakirjat), encyclopedias (tietosanakirjat), thesauri (synonyymisanakirjat), handbooks (käsikirjat), bibliographies (bibliografiat), atlases,
Characteristics of hakuteokset include concise entries, cross-references, and indexes that facilitate quick retrieval. They are not
Use and cataloging practices place hakuteokset as starting points for research, terminology checks, or factual verification.
Digital hakuteokset are increasingly common, including online dictionaries and encyclopedias. Access may be provided through library