Library
The university's library is one the largest on the island, collection reached more than 120,000 books, and offers free access to hundreds of information databases and sources to the users.
The library also provides inter-library loan system thus making it easy for research activities. Collections on Physical Sciences considerably sufficient for undergraduates and beginning post-graduates.
The strong areas of material, library owns, can be counted as follows: Considerable collection on Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, English Literature, basic related Engineering literature and small amount of Theoretical Physics. Engineering sections divided into specialized areas of relevant existing departments in the university. Sections on international relations, communication studies, philosophy and law are expanding rapidly compare to initial established materials.
Visual and reference materials sections are separate and served in the second floor. The university also collects all postgraduate works in the library.
Large lecture hall in the entrance is utilized for conferences and special events. It is usual to see music recitals there, too. Classical Music listening room has been active since 1998, and its collection increasing.
There are European and American corners in the library. Those corners contain material about history and people of America. European corner mostly presents information about EU and its structure.
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Library main entrance. Building was finished in 1994.
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Library inside view from 3rd floor.
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Library's EU Corner.
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A pathway from Library towards central campus.
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