Library And Documentation

Hello, I'm İsmail RAMAZANOĞLU, the Acting Director of the Library and Documentation Department at Istanbul Medeniyet University. Our library spans 28,000 square meters of closed area, making it the largest library in our country. When operating at full capacity, our library will be able to accommodate 1 million books and serve 3,000 users simultaneously. The library features an accessible study center, a digitalization office, an electronic database center, a preservation room, and conference halls. Additionally, our library is designed to allow users to study and conduct research throughout the day without leaving the premises. To serve this purpose, we provide individual and group study desks, study rooms, a cafeteria, a dining hall, and a mosque. Throughout the day, students are offered complimentary tea and cake by the university. Group study rooms are available in our library. Students can use these rooms for up to 2 hours by presenting their identification to the library staff. Students have uninterrupted internet access throughout all areas of the library. They only need their email addresses and passwords for this purpose. Our library incorporates smart library systems brought by modern librarianship practices. Students and users can borrow and return books without needing assistance from librarians. Furthermore, using the smart library systems, students can locate their books on which shelf, floor, or section without needing assistance from librarians and carry out borrowing and returning transactions. Our library offers various opportunities for our graduate students and academics. Our library has a total area of 28,000 square meters, making it the largest library in the country. When operating at full capacity, it will be able to accommodate 1 million books and serve up to 3,000 users simultaneously. The library includes facilities such as a center for disabled students, a digitalization office, an electronic database center, a restoration workshop, and conference halls. It is designed to allow students to study and conduct research without leaving the library, providing individual and group study desks, study rooms, a cafeteria, a dining hall, and a prayer room. Throughout the day, students are offered complimentary tea and cake. Group study rooms are available for students to use for up to 2 hours upon request. Students have uninterrupted internet access throughout the library by using their email addresses and passwords. Our library incorporates smart library systems, allowing students and users to borrow and return books without requiring assistance from librarians. Furthermore, students can use the smart library system to locate books on specific shelves, floors, and sections, as well as to complete borrowing and returning transactions.In our library, postgraduate students and academics can borrow up to 5 books for a duration of 20 days, while undergraduate students can borrow up to 3 books for 15 days, with the option to extend the loan period by 2 weeks. The library operates from 08:00 to 23:00 on weekdays and from 10:00 to 20:00 on weekends. During exam periods, the library provides 24/7 service to students, and complimentary soup is offered by the university. Our library holds numerous publications in Turkish, English, Japanese, and various other languages. Additionally, we have access to dozens of electronic databases that students and researchers can utilize. These databases are both purchased by the library and provided by TÜBİTAK (Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey). Computer services are also available for accessing electronic databases. The library houses a wide range of periodicals to meet the current needs of our students. It serves not only as a space for studying and acquiring information but also as a hub for activities that formulate how acquired knowledge can be applied in life, including cultural and artistic events. Reading groups, discussions, lectures, courses, and workshops are regularly organized in the library. As a first in Turkey, our library has collaborated with public education centers to offer MEB (Ministry of National Education) approved and certified courses to our students. To our valuable young students who represent the future of our country, we wish you success in your university entrance exams. We invite all of you to Istanbul Medeniyet University Ziraat Library.