About the Library
📊 Facts & Figures
The Tariq Amin Library at Salim Habib University serves as a modern academic knowledge hub designed to support teaching, learning, and research across all disciplines. The library provides a welcoming and inclusive environment equipped with print collections, digital resources, study spaces, and professional library services to meet the evolving academic needs of students, faculty, and researchers.
Strategically located within the Central Academic Block, the library offers easy accessibility and a well-organized layout that supports both individual study and collaborative learning.
🏛️ Library Overview
The library plays a central role in supporting academic excellence by providing access to reliable information resources, modern infrastructure, and digital learning tools. The facility is designed to promote independent learning, research innovation, and knowledge discovery.
| Feature | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| 📍 Location | Central Academic Block, Salim Habib University | |
| 🏢 Facility Type | Split-Level Academic Library | |
| 🏬 Floors | Four Floors | |
| 👩🎓 Users | Students, Faculty & Researchers | |
| 💻 Library System | Fully Automated Library Management System | |
| 🌐 Digital Access | HEC Digital Library Member | |
| 📚 Collection Type | Print, Digital & Multimedia | |
🏢 Design & Infrastructure
The library is a split-level facility spread across four floors, thoughtfully designed to provide a comfortable and productive learning environment. Each floor is organized subject-wise, allowing users to quickly navigate and locate materials relevant to their academic needs.
The library offers:
- Quiet study zones for focused learning
- Group discussion and collaborative study areas
- Individual study seating
- Open reading spaces
- Digital access workstations
- Comfortable and modern seating arrangements
- Easy floor-wise navigation
This design ensures a balanced environment for study, research, and collaboration.
💻 Library System
The library operates using a Fully Automated Library Management System (LMS) that enables efficient management of library resources and services. Users can access the Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) to search and locate materials easily.
Through OPAC, users can:
- Search books by title, author, or subject
- Check real-time availability
- View shelf location
- Access bibliographic information
- Manage their library account
This automated system improves efficiency, accessibility, and user experience.
🌐 Digital Access
The Tariq Amin Library is an active member of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Digital Library, providing access to a vast range of national and international scholarly resources.
These resources include:
- Academic journals
- E-books
- Conference proceedings
- Research databases
- Standards and technical documents
Students and faculty can access these resources within the university campus network, supporting academic research and coursework.
📚 Library Collection
| Collection Type | Numbers | |
|---|---|---|
| 📖 Total Print Volumes | 16,763 | |
| 📘 Total Unique Titles | 8,195 | |
| 📚 Total E-Books | 30,443 | |
| 💿 Non-Book Materials (CDs) | 194 | |
🔓 Open Access Resources
The library provides access to freely available academic resources that support research and learning.
| Resource | Available Content | |
|---|---|---|
| 📚 Directory of Open Access Books (DOAB) | 74,000 Titles | |
| 🏛️ SHU Institutional Repository | 25,391 Research Items | |
These platforms include:
- Research Papers
- Books
- Theses & Dissertations
- Academic Reports
- Conference Proceedings
📑 E-Journals & Databases
The library provides access to internationally recognized research databases:
| Database | Available Titles / Documents | |
|---|---|---|
| 📘 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 | |
🎯 Our Commitment
The Tariq Amin Library is committed to supporting:
- Academic Excellence
- Research Innovation
- Lifelong Learning
- Digital Literacy
- Knowledge Discovery
Through modern infrastructure, professional services, and comprehensive collections, the library continues to enhance the teaching, learning, and research experience for the academic community.
