College of Basic Education – University of Kirkuk 
The Library of the College of Basic Education at the University of Kirkuk seeks to achieve a set of objectives that align with its academic mission and support the college's educational and research programs. These objectives stem from a firm belief in the library's role as a vital source of knowledge and a key partner in the educational and training process for university students. The following is a detailed overview of the most prominent of these objectives:
1. Supporting the Teaching and Learning Process
The library aims to provide students and faculty members with scientific and reference resources covering the various courses and academic disciplines within the college. It keeps pace with the development of academic curricula and works to provide the necessary books and references that contribute to broadening students' horizons and enhancing their understanding of theoretical and applied subjects.
2. Enabling Academic Research
The library seeks to provide an integrated research environment by collecting and organizing the paper and electronic resources needed by researchers and facilitating access to them in systematic ways. It also provides university dissertations, peer-reviewed periodicals, and scientific journals to serve as a supporting reference for the work of graduate students and faculty members.
3. Developing Search and Retrieval Skills
The library aims to develop students' information awareness and train them on how to use search tools and databases, and understand book classification and indexing.
The library aims to develop students' information awareness and train them on how to use search tools and databases, and understand book classification and indexing. This enhances their ability to access accurate information and develops their research independence. Specialized training and guidance courses are also organized when needed.
4. Instilling a Culture of Reading and Self-Learning
The library is a stimulating environment for free reading and self-inquiry. It aims to instill a love of knowledge in students and accustom them to being active readers and researchers. It opens up new horizons of knowledge that go beyond the confines of the curriculum and contributes to building a balanced and cultured university student.
5. Achieving Equity in the Provision of Resources
The library seeks to achieve the principle of equal opportunity for all beneficiaries by providing equal library services to all, regardless of specialization or academic level. It is committed to providing essential resources for each specialization in a balanced manner that meets the needs of all academic departments.
6. Updating Collections and Keeping abreast of Technological Developments
The library aims to continuously develop its collections, both in terms of diversifying topics and introducing modern media (e-books, databases, open sources). It also works to adopt modern library information systems that facilitate cataloging, lending, and research, thus enhancing the efficiency of its services.
7. Contributing to the Preservation of Local Academic Production
The library seeks to collect and classify the scholarly output of faculty members and graduate students, including theses, dissertations, and published research, with the aim of preserving and facilitating access to them by future generations. This enhances the value of the local academic heritage and contributes to the accumulation of scientific knowledge.
8. Building Internal and External Partnerships
The library seeks to connect with other libraries within and outside the university to exchange knowledge, provide interlibrary loan services when possible, and participate in developing library systems and practices. This enhances performance and expands access to diverse resources.
9. Providing a Comfortable and Organized Learning Environment
The library aims to provide suitable reading rooms and a calm study environment that enables students to concentrate and achieve their goals. It also adheres to a system that ensures respect for time, quiet, and cleanliness, thus enhancing the user experience and enhancing the effectiveness of library use.
