IST Library is integrated with digital technology and electronic
information resources. There is an active collection development program
for IST Library. It has a dynamic collection of books, journals,
magazines, related to various academic disciplines, which is
supplemented by the availability of reprographic facility. The core
design, furniture and general decor contribute to the formation of an
intellectual environment that attracts students to study with
concentration.
All functions of library including membership, searching, circulation
and reservation of books, and searching of other library materials are
fully automated. IST Library has a good collection of latest reference,
text books and digital materials on related academic disciplines, which
caters to the varied tastes of users. Moreover, a balanced collection of
books on Islam, Literature and other areas are also available. Library
also subscribes to a large number of journals, magazines and newspapers
to meet the requirements of researchers, faculty members and students.
To enrich the library collection with latest online resources, available
through Internet, publications from professional bodies are also
accessible. Audio-visual material is considered an essential medium of
instruction. Library has a good collection of audios, videos, CDs / DVDs
and related audio / video devices. Reprographic facility is available
with library. Users can get photocopy of required information from
reference materials like reference books, handbooks, encyclopedias,
dictionaries, journals and magazines etc.
The library services / facilities include Circulation, Reference, Audio
Visual, On-line Information Retrieval, Current Awareness Service (CAS),
Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI), Book and other material
Request, Online Reservation, Inter Library Loan, Plagiarism detection
and prevention, and Orientation Sessions etc. The library's information
and orientation program extends the role of library in ensuring that
users make the most effective use of library resources. The program is
designed to train the faculty members, students, and staff in locating
printed and electronic knowledge resources to fulfill their information
needs.