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Library Services

General Library Services

Borrowing & Circulation

Access physical resources with flexible borrowing privileges:

  • Students: Borrow up to 5–8 books (14–28 days)

  • Faculty: Up to 15 books for 60 days

  • Renewals and Reservations: Easily manage via Koha

  • Overdue Fines: BDT 5/day per book

Reference & User Support

Get personalized assistance:

 

  • One-on-one consultations

  • Ask a Librarian via WhatsApp, email, or at the service desk

  • Feedback through Suggestion Box

e-Resource Services

Access high-quality academic resources anytime, anywhere:

 

  • Over 50+ databases via OpenAthens

  • Includes e-books, e-journals, case studies, and multimedia

Subscribed Services

  • IUB e-Library by Refread

  • Turnitin Feedback Studio

  • Canva Edu Version (For Admin)

  • Grammarly (Upcoming)

  • Scopus (Upcoming)

Academic Repository (AR)

A digital archive of IUB’s scholarly output including:

 

  • Theses

  • Dissertations

  • Research papers and

  • Publications

Research Software LAB

  • Gaussian

  • Mendeley

  • Prism (GraphPad Prism)

  • Smart PLS

  • SPSS

  • Yasara Dynamics

  • BioRender

  • EndNote

Digital & Technology-Enabled Services

Workshops & Seminars

Training on:

  • Citation tools (EndNote, Mendeley)

  • Data analysis (SPSS)

  • Research skills & plagiarism awareness

Customized Training

Request personalized or departmental sessions for targeted needs.

Research Consultations

Book a session with a librarian for help with:

  • Advanced search techniques

  • Identifying reliable sources

  • Citing materials properly

Current Awareness Services (CAS)

Stay updated with:

  • New arrivals & curated booklists

  • Workshop announcements

  • Academic news & resource highlight

Research Support & Workshops

As the intellectual heart of Independent University, Bangladesh, the IUB Library merges vast physical collections with premier digital resources. Its modern facilities and expert services are dedicated to empowering student research and driving academic excellence across all fields.

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