Who we are

The Shaheed Irfan Library is dedicated to supporting and enhancing the university's academic and research initiatives. It provides access to a vast array of scholarly resources, offering services such as circulation, reference assistance, counseling, bibliographical documentation, and retrospective searches.


Computing Facilities

The library is equipped with 41 fully networked computers with internet access, allowing students to conduct research efficiently. There are also designated areas with power outlets for students to connect laptops and other electronic devices.

Digital Research

The Shaheed Irfan Library offers a range of digital research tools, including an extensive collection of books, journals, CDs, magazines, and a customized digital database. Users can also explore research materials, slides, and audiovisual cassettes.


Periodicals and Publications

The library subscribes to various periodicals and publications covering multiple disciplines, including business, management, computer science, economics, environmental studies, English literature, history, culture, psychology, sociology, and religion. The collection continues to expand, currently exceeding five figures in book count. Additionally, the library subscribes to seven daily newspapers and five magazines.

Audio Visual Facilities

The library provides digital audio-video kiosks that allow students to access a collection of study materials in DVC format.

Services We Offer


Facilities

Resource Access: The library offers books, audiovisual materials, periodicals, and newspapers.
Borrowing Privileges: Students may borrow books for up to eight days (excluding reference and reserved materials). AVMs can be borrowed for up to three days.
Reference Materials: Reference books and reserved materials can be used within the library or borrowed for three hours for photocopying purposes.
Bibliographic Assistance: Users can request bibliographical documentation, current awareness services, and other research support.

Membership & Borrowing System

Membership

Membership Eligibility
University students, teachers, and employees can become members of the Shaheed Irfan Library by completing the following steps:

  1. All university employees and students are default members, but they must possess a valid university ID card.
  2. Students must renew their library membership ID at the beginning of each trimester or semester.

Borrowing Rules

  1. Members can borrow a maximum of two books at a time for eight days.
  2. Borrowed books may be renewed once for an additional eight days.
  3. Borrowing books using another member’s library ID is strictly prohibited.
  4. Borrowers are fully responsible for the safe handling and timely return of library materials.
  5. All members must sign the book card when borrowing books.

Penalties for Late Returns & Lost Books

  1. Late Returns: A fine of Tk. 3 per day per book will be imposed for overdue items.
  2. Lost Books:

- If a book is not returned within two months, it will be considered lost.
- The borrower must either:
a) Replace the book with the same or a newer edition.
b) Pay the actual price of the book along with a 100% service charge.
Important: Before leaving United International University, all students must obtain library clearance.

Library Rules & General Guidelines

  1. Personal belongings (books, bags, umbrellas, etc.) must be left with the gatekeeper.
  2. Group study, discussions, and gossiping are not permitted inside the library.
  3. Eating, drinking, and sleeping are strictly prohibited.
  4. The library should be respected as a quiet and scholarly environment.

Library Organization

Classification System: The library follows the Dewey Decimal Classification System for organizing materials.

Cataloging System: The library adheres to the Anglo-American Cataloging Rules (AACR-2) for cataloging resources.