Al-Turath University's Central Library
The Central Library at Al-Turath University serves as a cornerstone in supporting the educational and research process, providing students, faculty members, and researchers with an integrated knowledge environment that enhances their academic and intellectual skills. The library facilitates access to both print and electronic resources in line with modern developments in higher education and scientific research.
Vision
To advance the educational and research system at Al-Turath University by providing a comprehensive knowledge environment, making the Central Library a distinguished academic and cultural hub capable of competing with Arab and international libraries, in alignment with the goals of sustainable development.
Message
To deliver advanced information services that support education and research by providing access to knowledge in both traditional and digital formats, while creating an academic and cultural environment conducive to learning. The library aspires to serve as a knowledge beacon contributing to development and prosperity.
Goals
- To enhance communication and cooperation with publishing houses, research centers, and local, Arab, and international libraries to keep abreast of the latest scientific and knowledge publications.
- To continuously supply the library with the latest information sources, meeting user needs and ensuring the diversity of scientific and knowledge materials.
- To qualify and develop library staff through specialized training programs, enhancing their efficiency in providing modern library services.
- To develop library management systems in line with global advancements in information and library services.
- To establish an integrated digital and virtual library, adopting the latest technological techniques and applications to facilitate research procedures and services for users.
Available Digital Libraries
The world continues to witness developments, some anticipated and others exceeding expectations. Among these developments is the emergence of digital or electronic libraries, freely available via the internet, which have become a haven for school, university, and postgraduate students, as well as scientists, thinkers, and researchers. This is attributed to the ease of accessing information, the speed of research completion, and the simplicity of acquiring general knowledge and personal enrichment.