The Central Library
A modern knowledge environment that supports teaching and scientific research, with organized access to books, journals, theses, and dissertations in both print and digital formats.
Direct Digital Services for Students and Researchers
Quick access to the library’s online catalog and the Iraqi Digital Repository for theses and dissertations.
Koha Library Catalog
Search the library collections and access bibliographic records for available books and titles.
Go to the Catalog → Academic ResourcesIraqi Digital Repository
Explore university theses and dissertations registered in the national database.
Go to the Repository →Circulation
Borrow printed books and available resources.
Cataloging
Organizing and describing academic resources.
Theses and Dissertations
Search the university’s academic output.
Digital Media
Digital holdings of theses and dissertations.
Periodicals
Access journals and academic periodicals.
Research and Reference
Research and reference support services.
About the Central Library
The Central Library at the University of Kirkuk was established in 2003. It includes the Technical Procedures Division, the Automated Systems Division, and the Circulation Division. Its primary role is to support teaching and scientific research by acquiring, organizing, and providing access to information resources.
Library Mission
To support teaching and scientific research by providing up-to-date print and electronic information resources, creating a suitable study environment, strengthening academic cooperation with Iraqi, Arab, and international university libraries, and making effective use of digital technologies and integrated library management systems.
What Does the Library Aim to Achieve?
Center for Academic Resources
Provide humanities and scientific resources in print and electronic formats.
Facilitating Access
Improve access methods so users can find information efficiently.
Network Integration
Connect the Central Library with college libraries and share collections and services.
Information Services
Provide retrieval and information services tailored to user needs.
Library Literacy
Enable students and researchers to make effective use of library resources.
Collection Development
Build collections aligned with teaching and research needs.
Technical Procedures
Registration, classification, cataloging, indexing, preservation, and access.
Cooperation and Exchange
Strengthen cooperation with Iraqi, Arab, and international libraries.
User Feedback
Study user needs and feedback to improve future services.
Library Use Rules
Central Library Divisions
Borrowing Regulations
Borrowing privileges are available exclusively to faculty, employees, and university students.
Faculty Members
Five books for two weeks.
Postgraduate Students
Five books for two weeks.
Undergraduate Students
Three books for one week.
Theses and Dissertations Statistics
A modern visual presentation based on the source tables, with full details retained in the data tables.
| Field | Count |
|---|---|
| Languages | 24 |
| Teaching Methods | 108 |
| Fundamentals of Religion | 116 |
| Administration | 42 |
| Media and Library Science | 23 |
| Economics | 53 |
| History | 190 |
| Physical Education | 129 |
| Geography | 90 |
| Political Science | 111 |
| Arts | 9 |
| Law | 630 |
| English Language | 75 |
| Arabic Language | 481 |
| Kurdish Language | 93 |
| Accounting | 15 |
| Educational Psychology | 67 |
| Sociology | 29 |
| Field | Count |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 44 |
| Medicine | 295 |
| Physics | 255 |
| Chemistry | 173 |
| Nursing | 84 |
| Computer Science | 102 |
| Life Sciences | 429 |
| Statistics | 42 |
| Geology | 135 |
| Agriculture | 495 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 58 |
| Accounting | 15 |
| Engineering | 243 |
| Field | Count |
|---|---|
| Political Science | 71 |
| Fundamentals of Religion | 67 |
| Administration and Economics | 87 |
| Physical Education | 191 |
| Guidance and Counseling | 19 |
| Geography | 94 |
| Arts | 85 |
| Law | 361 |
| English Language | 29 |
| Teaching Methods | 218 |
| Psychology | 19 |
| History | 181 |
| Field | Count |
|---|---|
| Geology | 129 |
| Mathematics | 36 |
| Statistics | 1 |
| Agriculture | 204 |
| Veterinary Medicine | 62 |
| Medicine | 127 |
| Astronomy | 11 |
| Physics | 289 |
| Chemistry | 191 |
| Engineering | 314 |
| Computing | 109 |
| Life Sciences | 506 |
| Nursing | 75 |
Ongoing Efforts to Develop Library Services
Classifying college libraries as part of the “Read” initiative and the University Cultural Week.
Entering books into the Koha system and continuing work to complete all titles.
Providing up-to-date books and periodicals through participation in book fairs.
Collecting and preserving theses and dissertations in both print and digital formats.
Continuing to catalog and classify books by subject and enter their records electronically.
Providing borrowing and interlibrary exchange services and holding regular coordination meetings.