Atatürk University ensures full public access to its central and satellite libraries, reading halls, and digital resources. Its library network combines modern facilities with open access policies, serving not only students and staff but also external researchers and citizens of Erzurum.
1. Library Structure, Hours & Public Access
1.1 Central Library (Merkez Kütüphane)
The Central Library, located at the heart of the campus, offers extensive public access with modern reading halls, study rooms, and multimedia areas. Visitors can enter freely and use on-site resources for study and research.
| Facility | Weekdays | Weekends | Public Access |
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| Central Library | 09:00 – 21:00 | 09:00 – 17:00 | Open to students, staff, and external visitors |
The library provides borrowing services for registered users and open on-site use for the general public.
🔗 Atatürk Üniversitesi Merkez Kütüphane
1.2 Fuat Sezgin Reading Hall (Ek Hizmet Binası)
This hall provides a quiet, technology-supported study space for both university members and the public.
| Facility | Weekdays | Weekends | Public Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuat Sezgin Reading Hall | 09:00 – 23:00 | 09:00 – 23:00 | Open to all visitors |
The long opening hours extend accessibility to working adults and postgraduate researchers.
1.3 Garaj Reading Hall (Garaj Okuma Salonu)
Located near student dormitories, this reading hall operates with extended or 24-hour access, providing continuous study opportunities, especially during exam periods.
| Facility | Weekdays | Weekends | Public Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garaj Reading Hall | 24 hours | 24 hours | Open to public and university community |
🔗 Garaj Okuma Salonu (Yandex Maps)
2. Library Collections & Digital Resources
Atatürk University Library hosts one of the largest academic collections in Eastern Anatolia, including books, theses, periodicals, and open-access materials.
| Resource Type | Quantity (as of 2025) | Access Mode |
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| Printed Books | 627,000+ | On-site and borrowing |
| E-Books | 500,000+ | Remote access via proxy |
| Printed Journals | 5,500+ | On-site |
| E-Journals | 72,000+ | Online (via databases) |
| Theses & Dissertations | 40,000+ | Open access (YÖKTEZ & ATA Archive) |
| Databases | 60+ national & international | Remote and campus access |
🔗 Atatürk University Library – Resources
The “Açık Erişim Veritabanları” portal provides public access to major international e-resources and institutional publications.
3. Policy & Inclusivity
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The library’s public access policy ensures all visitors can use resources on-site without discrimination.
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Information desks assist external users in registration and catalog use.
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Digital access is governed by open access and proxy authentication, ensuring remote availability of e-resources.
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Annual statistics on resource use and visitors are tracked by the Library and Documentation Directorate to enhance inclusivity and efficiency.
