About BUBT Central Library:
The BUBT Central Library operates daily from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm, covering a total area of 14,488 sq. ft. With a reading room capacity of 280, it houses an extensive collection of resources, including 30250 printed books, 2,682 printed journals, 350 Audio-visual materials, and 4,914 titles of e-journals and other scholarly materials. The library's management system is powered by Koha-ILS library management Software and DSpace software. Various dedicated sections within the library include the Independence and Liberation War Corner, an online catalogue search zone, a circulation section, book processing section, a stock area for theses and internship reports, six reading rooms, and the office of library officials.
Moreover, the library boasts its own website, digital repository, and Online Public Access Catalogue, which are providing patrons with 24/7 access to resources from anywhere via the internet. The library offers a range of services, including lending services (book issue, return & renew), reference service, reading room service, journal and daily newspaper service, internet facilities, current awareness service (CAS), library Wi-Fi, printing facility, group discussion zone, library clearance services, reader guidance service, and reprographic service. Additionally, library users are welcome to use their own laptops within the library premises.
Library Management Software:
The BUBT Central Library management system is powered by two (02) different software: Koha-ILS and DSpace. Koha-ILS is used for library management purposes, while DSpace is utilized for managing the digital repository.
a. Since January 2022, this Central Library has been using Koha-ILS, an open-source integrated library system (ILS). The system provides automated circulation services, allowing patrons to check out, check in, renew library materials, or obtain clearance. Furthermore, the system sends circulation email notifications to keep patrons informed. The library's Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) is accessible round the clock, allowing users to access it from anywhere via the internet.
b. The library utilizes DSpace repository software to manage its scholarly materials, including internship reports, theses, and other relevant documents. Students have the convenience of searching, accessing, viewing, and downloading the full text of the required documents online, anytime and from anywhere. This 24/7 accessibility enhances the convenience and availability of scholarly resources for the library's users.
Library Services: The BUBT Central Library provides the following services:
- Automated Circulation Service
- Reprographic Service
- Current Awareness Service
- Selective Dissemination of Information
- News Clipping Service
- Safekeeping Service
- Reference Service
Library Facilities:
The BUBT Central Library provides the following facilities:
- Free Internet and Wi-Fi
- Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) search
- Free Access to E-Resources
- Reading Room
- Automated Circulation
- Safekeeping
- Institutional Repository for E-theses
- Air Condition
- Library website
- CC TV
- Power Back Up
- Group Discussion Area
- Automated Circulation
Library at a glance:
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Library Name |
BUBT Central Library |
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Establishment Year |
2003 |
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Location |
2nd and 3rd Floor, Building # 3, BUBT Campus. |
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Library Management System |
Koha-ILS DSpace |
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Classification Scheme |
Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system |
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Printed Books |
30478+ |
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Printed Journals |
3000+ |
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Special collections |
Liberation War of Bangladesh. |
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Library Wifi |
Yes |
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Newspaper Service |
Yes |
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Database Searching URL |
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Library Timing |
(Open Seven days in a weak) Sunday to Friday : 8.00 AM to 10.00 PM Every Saturday : 2.00 PM to 10.00 PM |
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Books Issued Per Students |
02 books (at a time) |
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Lone period |
Undergraduate students = 7 Days Graduate = 15 days |
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For Library Membership |
1. Fill up membership form 2. Deposit 1 pp Size photograph |
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Borrowing Rules of Library Materials |
1. Every student can borrow two books for a week and can renew once. Two copies of the same book cannot be borrowed. Borrower will be responsible for his/her document. First-come, first-serve rule will be followed. 2. Every regular teacher can borrow ten books for a semester. 3. Reference books, journals, audio-visual materials and other important materials of the library shall not be issued from the library. 4. All kinds of books, journals, periodicals and audio-visual materials shall be issued to the student for use in the reading room inside the library. |
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Fine and Lost Case Rules of Library Materials |
1. Library overdue fine: If the books are not returned in due date, an overdue charge of Tk.10.00 (ten only) per day per book/material will be charged. Weekends/holidays will also be counted in this case. 2. In case any book/library material is lost or damaged/torn by the borrower; S/he must replace the same material and same quality along with Tk-50.00 (Fifty) as a service charge. The late fine of Tk. 10.00 (ten) only per day per book/material will count as per rules. 3. In case of the borrower failure to replace the book or other library material, S/he shall have to pay the double market price with Tk-50.00 (Fifty) as a service charge {(aX2)+50}. Late fines and service charges will also be imposed, as mentioned above. 4. The lost volume is one of the parts of the whole volume of a particular set, the reader must replace the whole set. 5. Borrowed library resources may be recalled at at any time, if necessary. |
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Library Clearance |
No official documents will be issued to the students, faculty members and officials without library clearance. Any kind of dues must be paid/refreshed for clearance. Students must return the library cards for clearance. If any student is unable to show the library card during library clearance, s/he must submit a copy of General Dairy/ GD (about missing library card) with an application to the Librarian. |
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