Since 2011, Üsküdar University Libraries have been serving users through the İbrahim Tarhan Library, located at the Altunizade Main Campus, as well as the Müzeyyen Tarhan Library at the NP Health Campus, the Namık Kemal Library at the South Campus, and the Ayhan Songar Library at the NP Faculty of Medicine Campus. The library’s core mission is to facilitate access to information to support educational and research activities, provide users with rich and reliable resources, and develop information literacy skills.
Designed with this modern vision, the libraries have a total usable area of 8,174 square metres and a seating capacity of 3,507. All university members can conduct their work seamlessly and securely by utilising the databases and all resources available via the search portal (EDS) on the website, as well as the Open Access System (openaccess.uskudar), which hosts academic resources produced within the university.
Operating on an open-shelf system in accordance with the Library of Congress Classification System, the library houses a highly rich and comprehensive collection. The collection comprises 91,862 physical items, 1,315,523 e-books, 72,058 e-journals, 3,680 theses and 70 subscribed databases. Users can search for printed resources via the Yordam Automation System, search all resources via EDS, and access the subscribed databases 24/7 from both on and off campus. Under the borrowing policy, users may borrow up to five books at a time from the library and keep these items for a total of 45 days, including two renewal periods. Üsküdar University Library, which also offers the convenience of reserving items via an account before visiting the library, continues its work with the vision of being a contemporary information centre at the heart of academic life, constantly embracing innovations in technology and information services.
Our Mission
To facilitate access to information, provide rich and reliable information resources, enhance our users’ information literacy, and deliver contemporary, effective and accessible information services by closely monitoring emerging technologies, all with the aim of supporting our university’s educational and research activities.
Our Vision
To be recognised as a modern library on a global scale, to serve as an information hub that meets our users’ academic and research needs to the highest standard, and to be a central resource within the academic community through continuous innovation in technology and information services.
Our Values
Access to Information:
The library’s primary aim is to provide its users with easy access to accurate, reliable and comprehensive information. This is achieved through digital and print resources, databases and other information services.
Academic Support:
The library works to support the university’s educational and research mission. It guides students, academics and researchers, facilitates research processes and promotes academic success.
Innovation:
The library responds to users’ changing needs by continuously adopting new technologies and services. It improves access to information and information management processes through innovative solutions.
Community and Collaboration:
The library fosters collaboration and a sense of community among its users. It supports knowledge sharing and collaborative work by organising regular training sessions and academic events.
Information Literacy:
Developing users’ information literacy skills is one of the library’s core values. By equipping users with the skills to access, evaluate and use information, it enhances their ability to think independently.
Library in Numbers;
Over 97.242 collections
Over 1.441.336 e-books
Over 75.686 e-journals
3.700 thesis
78 database subscriptions
7.957 m2 usage area
Seating capacity of 3.362