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UST Bannu Library
The Library is considered the center of intellectual resources of the University.The Central Library at the
University has one of the largest collections of books. Borrowing facilities are available only to regular
students of the University in accordance with the regulations of the library. The foundation courses students
and visitors my consult the library for reference. The library is open for 12 hours on the working days except
Friday when it closes at 12:00 Noon and is closed during holidays except for the part of the summer vacations.
There are photo-copying facilities in the library for the use of the student.
Library Computerization
Recently the Central Library has been computerized by Mr. Fazal-e-Malik Under the suprevison of Khairullah
Khan Lecturer/DBA. This new system of computerization of central library meets all the new aspects of this
growing technology.
Acquisition Section
This section is responsible for the procurement/purchase of new books and other publications published
in Pakistan and other countries. Books, etc. are selected by the Faculty Members with the consultation
of the Chairman concerned department and sent to the Librarian for procurement. The order is placed for
these books with the books vendors/firms in Pakistan upon the availability of funds.
Cataloguing and Classification Section
This section catalogs and classifies new books. Bibliographic sheets are prepared for each book for
entry in the UST Bannu database and books are properly labeled and arranged subject-wise on the shelves
for the convenient use of the library community.
Circulation Section
This section plays an important role as a liaison between the library users and the staff of the Library.
It is considered the heart of the Library because it functions like a heart does in a body.
It circulates books among the members of the Library.
Exchange of Publications Section
This section is mainly responsible for obtaining research publications and scientific journals from
national and international organizations.
Literature Search Section
This section facilitates the use of online and local databases available for use to the patrons of
UST Bannu Library. A large number of undergraduate and post-graduate students and faculty members
are being benefited from this facility. They are fully assisted by the Library Staff in searching
scientific information require in their study, research and teachings respectively.
Readers Advisory Section
This section is helping the students and faculty members in using the Library own collection
as well as provides technical help to them in using the online databases and explains to them
the searching techniques for using the library resources and online databases.
Reference Section
This section contains at least two copies of unavailable books, dictionaries, encyclopedias,
atlases, maps, theses, scientific periodicals, yearbooks and annual reports.
Serials (Journals) Section
This section is responsible for the procurement of journals, magazines and exchange of publications
with national and international agencies and institutions.
Online Resources
To enrich the library collection with latest online resources available
through Internet, certain professional publications from
AIAA, ACM, ASME and
IEEE are also accessible.
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