About the Library
Facts & Figures
Library Overview
The Salim Habib University Library is a modern academic knowledge hub designed to support teaching, learning, and research across all disciplines. Strategically located within the Central Academic Block, the library offers an inclusive, technology-driven environment for students, faculty, and researchers.
Location
Central Academic Block, Salim Habib University (SHU)
Design & Infrastructure
The library is a split-level facility spread across four floors, thoughtfully designed to provide quiet study areas, collaborative spaces, and easy navigation between subject collections.
Library System
The library operates on a fully automated Library Management System (LMS), enabling efficient circulation, cataloguing, and resource discovery through OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue).
Digital Access
The library is an active member of the HEC Digital Library, providing access to a vast range of national and international scholarly resources
Library Collection
The SHU Library maintains a balanced and continuously expanding collection to meet academic and research needs.
- Total Print Volumes: 16,763
- Total Unique Titles: 8,195
- Total E-Books: 30,443
- Non-Book Materials (CDs): 194
The collection covers a wide range of disciplines including management sciences, computer science, pharmacy, biomedical sciences, engineering, humanities, and general literature.
Digital Resources
To support advanced research and digital learning, the library provides access to extensive electronic resources:
Open Access Resources
- Directory of Open Access Books (DOAB): 74,000 titles
- SHU Institutional Repository: 25,391 research items
E-Journals & E-Magazines
- ASTM Standards: 18,798 documents
- INFORMS Journals: 17 titles
- SpringerLink Journals: 3,831 titles
- Taylor & Francis Journals: 3,110 titles
- Wiley-Blackwell Journals: 2,841 titles
These resources ensure seamless access to peer-reviewed journals, standards, conference proceedings, and scholarly publications.
Our Commitment
The Salim Habib University Library is committed to fostering a culture of learning, innovation, and research excellence by providing reliable resources, modern facilities, and professional library services tailored to the evolving needs of the academic community.
