Library Services

The Library of the College of Basic Education at the University of Kirkuk offers a diverse range of services aimed at meeting the academic and information needs of students, researchers, and faculty members. The library is committed to continuously developing these services to keep pace with technological advancements and the growing volume of scientific and knowledge production. The following is a detailed overview of the most important services provided by the library:

First:

Loan Service

Loan is one of the most important services provided by the library. It allows users to make books and resources available for use outside the library for a specific period of time, according to precise controls. These controls include:

• Internal Loan: Reading materials within the library only without removing them.
• External Loan: Borrowing resources for a specific period, which varies by category (students, faculty, researchers).
• Loan renewal when necessary if the material is not reserved by another user.
• Fines or other measures are imposed for late return, damage, or loss, according to the college's instructions.

Second: Information Guidance and Counseling Service

This service aims to help users learn how to use the library and easily access required materials. It includes:

• Explaining book classifications and how to search the paper and electronic catalogs.
• Directing users to appropriate references based on their specializations and topics.
• Organizing awareness sessions or short courses on research skills and effective library use.
• Providing personal assistance within the library by academic guidance staff.

Third:

Electronic Cataloging and Search Service

The library provides electronic catalogs that allow users to search for books and references by title, author, subject, or classification number. Their advantages include:

• Facilitating quick access to resources without having to navigate between shelves.
• Providing dedicated computer stations for searching within the library halls.
• Supporting users in understanding the search and retrieval mechanism through local or public databases.

Fourth:

Reference and Research Service

The library has a special section for references that are not lent externally, such as encyclopedias, dictionaries, glossaries, and knowledge atlases. This section is used to:

• Provide focused and accurate information from accredited reference sources.
• Support scientific research and academic projects that require accurate scholarly documentation.
• Provide assistance with citations or selecting appropriate sources for topics.

Fifth:

University Theses and Dissertations Service

The library provides access to master's theses and doctoral dissertations completed at the college or university by:

• Designating a special section for university theses for reference when needed.
• Providing internal access or extracting information from them for research purposes.
• Archiving university theses in a scientifically organized manner to facilitate their use.

Sixth:

Photocopying and Printing Services

To facilitate access to information, the library provides photocopying services for documents and resources within copyright protection guidelines:

• The ability to photocopy a limited number of pages from non-loanable resources.
• Commitment to copyright and fair, non-commercial photocopying.
• Provision of photocopiers and printers under the supervision of specialized staff.

Seventh:

Access to Electronic Resources Service

This service enables users to benefit from digital resources, especially in the era of digital transformation. It includes:

• Providing links to academic databases and global or local digital libraries.
• Providing e-books and educational materials in PDF or other readable formats.
• Supporting users in creating accounts on electronic libraries (if available).
• Providing internet access within the library for use of digital resources.

Eighth:

Book Reservation Service

This service enables users to reserve a specific book for a specific period if it is already borrowed by another user. Priority is determined by the date of the request.

Ninth:

Academic Support for Projects and Research

This service includes support for students preparing to complete graduation research or academic projects by:

• Assisting them in identifying the primary references for the topic.
• Guiding them on how to document sources and scholarly citations.
• Providing them with lists of ready-made or suggested sources in their areas of interest.

Tenth:

Quiet Study Environment Service

The library provides quiet reading rooms designed for individual or group reading and research. It ensures:

• Adequate lighting, good ventilation, and comfortable seating.
• Setting specific times for individual or group reading.
• Enforcing discipline rules to maintain a calm academic environment.