Introduction

Since its inception in 2003, Eastern University has been taking all possible steps to build up a well-equipped modern library. The library is now fully automated through the KOHA Integrated Library System, which supports web-based online borrowing and receiving, searching the catalogue of books, CDs, journals, newspapers, and magazines; full-text online books and journals; auto email alert service; and reservation of books from distant workstations. The users can also check their borrowing status, renew issued resources, and reserve books through the internet. The EU Digital Institutional Repository is developed using Greenstone Digital Library software, which provides full access to all users. The library subscribes to more than 36470 online journals and 22200 e-books through 10 main databases published by various internationally reputed publishers.

The library’s purpose is to enrich the teaching, learning, and research endeavors of the university by delivering easy access to relevant information resources and providing quality services and facilities. For proper management of the library resources, the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system is used. In order to ensure security of its resources, a closed-circuit TV camera network operates round the clock.

Resources

At present the library has about 17876 books of 5734 titles, 2000 bound journals, 784 audio-visual materials, and 350 internship reports & thesis papers. It also subscribes to more than 36470 online journals and 22200 e-books through the Bangladesh INASP-PERI-Consortium (BIPC) and the UGC Digital Library Consortium published by various internationally reputed publishers. In addition to these collections, the library subscribes to printed issues of 60 journals, 5 foreign and 10 local magazines, and almost all leading national newspapers of Bangladesh.

Library Membership

All students, faculty members, part-time faculty members, officers, BOT members, teaching assistants, and research assistants are entitled to become library members. A pay slip of admission fees, personal e-mail, and one passport-size photograph are required for membership.

Library Hours

The library remains open from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm on Saturday through Wednesday. On Friday it remains open from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm and maintains a single shift from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm during the semester break. It remains closed on Thursdays, public holidays, and other dates announced by the university authorities.

Library Orientation

The library arranges an orientation program every semester for the new students to demonstrate how to use the university library systems and services effectively. It also arranges library literacy classes among the teachers, students, and staff members.