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For Students

Rules

These rules for the use of the Scientific Library (hereinafter referred to as the Library) define the procedure for access to library resources and user services. Compliance with these rules is aimed at preserving the library collection and creating conditions for effective educational and research work.

1. When entering the reading room, the user must present their ID card to the librarian;

2. Library users have the right to use the main types of library and information services provided by the library:
- receive books and other sources of information for temporary use in reading rooms and on loan;
- receive complete information about the composition of the collection through the catalog system and other forms of library information services;
- receive advisory assistance in searching for and selecting printed works and other documents, as well as in choosing information sources;
- take part in cultural and educational events organized by the library.

3. Users are obliged to treat the library property, books, other printed works, and other materials received from the library collection with care:
- return them within the established сроки;
- not remove them from the library premises if they have not been entered into the accounting documents;

4. When receiving books, it is necessary to inspect them carefully. If any defects are found, the librarian must be informed. Otherwise, responsibility for damage to the book rests with the reader who last used the publication.

5. Upon leaving Astana IT University, users are required to return to the library all publications registered under their name and sign the clearance sheet.

6. Library users are obliged to maintain general order in the reading room and loan department.

7. A user who has lost or damaged items from the library collection is obliged to replace them with a copy of the same edition, a duplicate, or another edition recognized by the library as equivalent in content and value. If replacement is impossible, the user must reimburse the restoration cost of the edition, namely the actual market value of the edition determined by the library.

Prohibited

making any notes on the pages of books and journals;

tearing out or folding pages;

removing barcodes from book covers;

disturbing the arrangement of books on open-access shelves;

entering the library premises in outerwear (jackets, coats, fur coats, etc.);

bringing in and consuming food in the library premises;

speaking loudly;

talking on a mobile phone;

listening to online classes and responding to the teacher out loud;

playing gambling games or using offensive language;

moving furniture;

removing equipment from the library or moving it from one room to another;

committing other actions that disturb order;

changing computer settings;

using the Internet for commercial purposes (selling, purchasing, advertising goods and services), or distributing information that offends the honor and dignity of citizens.

Book Issuing / Return

Use of the Scientific Library collection is carried out in accordance with the established rules.

The library has an extensive collection for study, research, and leisure reading. Most books are located in halls on open shelves, where students, faculty, and staff can easily access the literature.
The loan service is available to current students, faculty, and staff. Borrowing literature is possible only with a valid ID card.

Book Issuing:

• Literature is issued at the library loan desk.
• A reader may borrow a limited number of items at one time (up to 5 books).
• Educational publications are issued for one semester.
• Scientific publications or fiction are issued for 14 days with the possibility of renewal at the library loan desk.
• The last or only copy of a book, reference literature, and encyclopedias are issued for use in the reading room only.

Renewal of the loan period:

The reader has the right to renew the loan period for literature if there is no request for the given item from other users. Renewal is carried out through a personal visit to the library.

Return of literature:

• The reader is obliged to return books within the established сроки.
• Returns are made at the library loan desk.
• Upon return, the librarian checks the condition of the book.

Services

Opportunities for Students

Students have the opportunity to improve their GPA through active participation in library events and projects. Participation in the library’s cultural, educational, and volunteer initiatives is recorded in the IROS system and may be taken into account when awarding additional points.

The university library supports students’ research activities and provides access to modern information resources for the preparation of research papers, projects, and publications.

Access to Scientific Resources

Students can use scientific databases, electronic journals, monographs, and other academic sources.

Support in preparing academic papers

The library helps in finding literature for term papers, thesis works, and research projects.

Consultations on Working with Sources

Students can receive assistance in searching for scientific information, preparing bibliographic lists, and working with electronic catalogs.

Information support for research

The library provides access to modern tools for searching and analyzing scientific information.

Scientific Events

Seminars, lectures, book exhibitions, and meetings are held to develop students’ research skills.