Central Library of 'The Islamia University of Bahawallpur, Pakistan'

(Main Gate of Central Library)

Aim & Mission

Central Library of The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, presents welcoming atmosphere for the students and plays a central role in academic career of a student. The aim of library is to provide access to materials and information resources which help the students for their studies, in a supportive learning environment. New students are also being invited for a short orientation program in the library, at the beginning of every first semester, and are encouraged to ask staff for advice or assistance at any time during the opening hours.

(Outside View of Central Library, IUB)

Library Timings

From 8:00 am to 10: 00 pm during the semester. However, timings at the weekends are observed as: Saturday 8:00 am to 7:00 pm and Sunday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. On gazetted holidays it will be off.

(Inside view of Central Library, IUB)

Library holds 225000 books, manuscripts, CDs collection. A wide variety of online full-text journal's databases are available including HEC PERN project. Thousands of digital books can be accessed through library website on a variety of subjects. Many of these digital resources can be accessed off campus while others are available through library IPs only. Library comprised of periodicals, reference books, government publications, sections.

(Inside view of Central Library, IUB) 

In addition to the central library there are constituent libraries, which can provide equal opportunity use. These libraries include Engineering College Library, Fareed Campus Library, Abbasia Campus Library and Science Reference Library. Students also have the privilege to use these libraries.

(Chief Librarian of the Central Library of The Islamia University of Bahawalpur)

LIBRARY DISCIPLINE

Damages done to library materials (folding, underlining, tearing of pages, etc.) are being assessed by Chief Librarian and his decision will be final.

Gossiping, mobile calls, sleeping, eating, drinking, smoking, chatting, combined study and disturbing the order of library furniture are strictly prohibited in the library.

Personal books and other library material are not allowed to bring in the library.

Library membership would be suspended or cancelled along with penalty in the following cases:

1. Non payment of library fine
2. Misconduct with library staff
3. Theft of library material
4. Any kind of disturbance in library
5. Breach of established library norms

Mobile phones can be a particular nuisance to quiet study, and therefore you are requested to SWITCH OFF your mobiles when entering the Library.

SUMMARY

Name:	Islamia University Central Library
Address:	Islamia University, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
City:	Bahawalpur
State/Province:	Punjab (Pakistan)
Telephone:	(621) 925122
Founded in:	1975
Total Volumes:	92,000
Microfilms:	50
Periodicals:	150