The Intellectual Heart of the University
IUBAT Central Library is Bangladesh's first private university library completely automated by KOHA, spanning over 18,000 square feet.
Serving as a cornerstone of knowledge and community participation, the library offers a diverse range of printed and online resources. With printed collections of 41,000 materials and over 81,000 online e-resources, we support the university's teaching and research activities. Approximately 1,000+ users utilize the library daily using barcode-printed ID cards.
Our Vision
The vision of IUBAT Central Library is to instantly meet all information needs of its users with the latest library technology.
Our Mission
The mission of IUBAT Central Library is to provide valuable user service for all stakeholders through a motivated, knowledgeable and friendly staff for reading, research and teaching.
Library Holdings
Library Rules & Regulations
Conduct & Environment
- Silent Mood: Conversations and discussions are not permitted.
- Phones: Mobile use and talking on phones are strictly prohibited.
- Food: Eating and drinking are prohibited in reading areas.
- Care: Do not tear, underline, or mark library books.
Access & Policy
- Entry: Users must punch a valid ID card before entering.
- Personal Items: Not allowed inside the Central Library.
- Copyright: Photocopying entire textbooks is prohibited.
- Refusal: Librarian reserves the right to withdraw services for rule refusal.
Subscribed Databases
| Sl. | Logo | Name of Journals | E-Journals / E-Books | Web Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
|
AIP | 28+ | Visit Site |
| 2 |
|
ASABE | 7+ | Visit Site |
| 3 |
|
ASME | 36+ | Visit Site |
| 4 |
|
ASCE | 42+ | Visit Site |
| 5 |
|
Cambridge University Press | 380+ | Visit Site |
| 6 |
|
De Gruyter Journals | 340+ | Visit Site |
| 7 |
|
EBSCO including CMMC | 5000+ | Visit Site |
| 8 |
|
International Forestry Review | 1 | Visit Site |
| 9 |
|
Institute of Physics (IOP) | 28+ | Visit Site |
| 10 |
|
Nature Publishing Group | 130+ | Visit Site |
| 11 |
|
Oxford University Press | 365+ | Visit Site |
| 12 |
|
Project MUSE | 820+ | Visit Site |
| 13 |
|
Royal Society of Chemistry | 48+ | Visit Site |
| 14 |
|
Springer | 2500+ | Visit Site |
| 15 |
|
Indian Journals | 290+ | Visit Site |
| 16 |
|
SAGE Journals | - | Visit Site |
| 17 |
|
Scientific American | 1 | Visit Site |
| 18 |
|
IEEE | 3,115+ | Visit Site |
| 19 |
|
Research4Life (Total) | 200,000+ | Visit Site |
| 20 |
|
Hinari | 50,000+ | Visit Site |
| 21 |
|
AGORA | 50,000+ | Visit Site |
| 22 |
|
ARDI | 50,000+ | Visit Site |
| 23 |
|
GOALI | 50,000+ | Visit Site |
| 24 |
|
OARE | 50,000+ | Visit Site |
Membership
Users must be registered to access physical and remote services.
Dress & Behavior Code
Language: English is the first language of IUBAT; users must communicate in English.
Attire: Students must maintain the IUBAT dress code to enter the library.
E-Library Section
Equipped with 48 computer terminals for accessing IEEE, LiCoB, Research4Life, and more.