Library Reader Services

Service Type

Description

Practical Example

Borrowing & Lending

Lending books and references to students and faculty; interlibrary loan

Borrowing a reference book for 3 days , or requesting an article from another library not available locally.

Access to Digital Resources

Access to e-libraries, academic databases, e-books, and journals

Downloading a scientific article from databases like Springer or ScienceDirect.

Research & Reference Assistance

Helping readers find information and prepare reference lists

Asking a librarian for help in preparing a reference list for a graduation project.

IT Services

Providing computers, printers, scanners.

Using the library computer to access digital resources and academic databases.

Learning & Community Services

Workshops, training sessions, group/individual study spaces, cultural events

Attending a workshop on “Effective Research in Academic Databases.