The Usman Institute of Technology was established in 1994 and in a period spanning about 13 years; it has turned into a center of excellence in the field of information technology.

Soon after the inception of the institute, particular care was taken in establishing a modern computerized library having latest books in its collection, on subjects and disciplines that are being taught at the U.I.T. The library boasts a collection of ten thousand books relating to disciplines of Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Industrial Electronics and Telecommunication. It provides services to facilitate the faculty to acquaint themselves with the latest developments that have taken place in their respective area of interest. This information helps the faculty in designing more effective and meaningful courses. The students benefit by consulting these latest books, helping them to enhance their knowledge. Thus the library caters to not only academic requirements, but offers material for research activities conducted by the faculty and students.

Apart from technical and course books relevant to disciplines being taught, the library also has a good collection of books on Philosophy, Urdu and English literature and language, biographies, history and social sciences etc. The collection takes into consideration the wide interest of readers and attempts to fulfill their intellectual requirements.

The library is staffed by dedicated professionals, and their efforts contribute to an effective conduct of this important service.

The range of services include book loans, reference services, inter-library loans, Book Bank, online information and searching, CD ROM and online service of DVD ROM of SPEL etc. Apart from books, CD’s, Floppies, audio and video material can also be borrowed.

Services Offered

• Book Bank Service

• Book Lending

• Reference Service

• Searching Assistance

• Inter Library Loan

• Computerized Database

• Current Awareness Services

• DVD ROM of SPel

• Internet Facility

• Periodicals and news Papers

Services Offered

Book Bank Service: An active help desk provides efficient and reliable service under the supervision of professional librarian. The library arranges to loan out expensive textbooks to students at nominal charges. Lending duration is a semester.

Book Lending: Books can be borrowed by faculty, staff and students of U.I.T. The length of period for which books can be borrowed varies according to the category in which the borrower falls. Books can be renewed if there is no demand for them. It is necessary for borrowers to possess a library card.

Reference Service: The library has up to date reference books on a wide range of subjects. They include encyclopedias, dictionaries, Directories, handbooks, prospectus of various national and international universities, institutes and colleges, atlas and yearbooks. Users may make queries by telephone and e-mail library@uit.edu.

Searching Assistance: Students finding difficulty in locating a book can seek the assistance of trained library staff. The book, if found, will be kept at the Circulation Desk for a period of one week for the student wishing to borrow it.

Inter Library Loan: If a particular item is not available in the library’s collection, arrangements exist to acquire it from other libraries of Karachi’s major institution and universities.

Computerized: Up to date information on books is maintained and their comprehensive bibliographies are retained as computerized database for users to into.

Current Awareness: The library sends flash e-mail messages to faculty members, staff and students, informing them about addition to reading and consulting material.

DVD ROM of SPel: The IEEE Signal Processing Electronic Library (SPeL) is a comprehensive electronic collection of more than 50 years of the IEEE Signal Processing Society’s periodicals, which includes all four transactions and letters, newsletters, magazines, and technical proceedings of the two major society conferences and of most work shops. IEEE SPeL also features two joint transactions, which the society is a partner of. The library collection is available on two DVD-ROMs. It has a search engine, which allows searches based on full-text, as well as searches by such fields as author, title, subject, and date. The collection provides a comprehensive database, which contains information about the technical articles that are published in the society’s publications. The DVD-ROM has been uploaded and users can access to it on U.I.T’s network.

Internet Facility: Five computer terminals have been installed for students to check email and to access information from the internet to assist in the completion of their projects and assignments. As an additional convenience, the library intends to add library database to enable students to search books available in the library.

Periodicals and Newspapers: There is a good collection of nearly 66 periodicals, newspaper and CD-ROM database giving most recent information on books. Off these, IEEE periodicals number 34.

IEEE Journals / Magazines

        1.      Annals: of the History of Computing
        2.      Antennas and Propagation Magazine
        3.      Aerospace and Electronic Systems Magazine
        4.      Computing in Science and Engineering
        5.      Computer Graphics and Applications
        6.      Computer
        7.      Communications Magazine
        8.      Control Systems Magazine
        9.      Circuits & Devices
        10.  Circuits and Systems Magazine
        11.  Design & Test of Computers
        12.  Engineering in Medicine and Biology
        13.  Engineering Management Review
        14.  Electrical Insulation Magazine
        15.  Industry Applications Magazine
        16.  Intelligent Systems
        17.  Internet Computing
        18.  IT Professional
        19.  Instrumentation & Measurement Magazine
        20.  Multimedia
        21.  Micro
        22.  Microwave Magazine
        23.  Network Magazine
        24.  Potentials
        25.  Pervasive Computing
        26.  Power & Energy Magazine
        27.  Robotics and Automation Magazine
        28.  Spectrum
        29.  Software
        30.  Signal Processing Magazine
        31.  Signal Processing Letter
        32.  Security & Privacy
        33.  Technology & Society Magazine
        34.  Wireless Communication

Common / General Interest Title

News Paper Record 

Journal / Magazine Received Free

Library Hours

Monday to Friday                     8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
(Lunch / Namaz) Break             1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Friday                                      8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
(Lunch/Namaz) Break               1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
For M.S. Program                    5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

       The library remains closed on Saturday/Sunday and all public holidays.

Library Rules

1. The Membership shall be open only to the faculty members, staff and students of Usman Institute of Technology.
2. Books will be issued only to the library users who are in possession of the library membership card.
3. Loss of library membership card should be reported immediately to the librarian to avoid the misuse of the card, and fine of RS. 100/- will be charged for a duplicate card.
4. Insurance privileges of books:

 (i)   Faculty             Ten books at a time (For not more than a semester)
 (ii)  Staff                 Two books at a time (Only for two weeks)
 (iii) Students           One books at a time (Only for one week) 

5.                    Reference materials can not be taken out from the Library

6.                    Periodicals and newspapers will not be lent out

7.                    A member may retain no book after the due date.

8.                    Books may be renewed only once for another one day on merit.

9.                    All books issued to faculty members should be returned by the end of semester.

10.                Request for renewal shall be made before the due date for returning. The book/books will be re-issued if not demanded by other readers.

11.                Fine will be imposed on all materials returned after due date. Users will be informed of the fine at the time they return the books, which will be collected by the Accounts Department

 Fines
          The following fines will be strictly charged:

 (I) Overnight material

Fine will be charged on each item at RS. 25/- per day per item.

 (II) Short term material

 Fine of RS. 25/- per day will be charged on each item.

 (III) Mid term material

Fine of RS. 10/-per day will be charged on each item.

 (IV) Long term material

 Fine of RS. 5/- per day will be charged on each item.

 (V) For M.S Program  

Fine of RS. 50/- per week will be charged on each item for M.S program students.

12.                Users are expected to return material in the presence of library staff, and it is the responsibility of users to have their name deleted from the borrower cards.

13.                In case of irreparable damage, or loss of book/books the replacement cost shall be recovered by the borrower.

14.                The books taken from the shelves must be left on the table placed near shelves, so that the library staff shelves them.

15.                Library Clearance Certificate will be obtained from the Librarian, which will be issued after cancellation of his/her membership as well as Loan Card. Final settlement, will not be made unless the Clearance Certificate has been obtained from the Librarian.

16.                No one should make any remarks or under line fountain pen, ballpoints, pen or pencil or any other writing and or otherwise temper any book as mentioned.

17.                Eating, Playing games, audible conversation and disturbing other readers shall not be allowed in the library premises.

18.                The student should maintain general cleanliness and silence in the library.

19.                The Library users shall not be allowed to bring their mobile phone, radio tape etc, in the library premises.

20.               Library will not be responsible for the loss of any personal belonging like magazine, calculators etc.

21.                Outsiders are not allowed in the library.

22.               The library users shall not be allowed to bring their own books, magazines, bags, etc in the library.

23.                Put your seat back to the place before you leave the library.

24.                The library shall remain open to members daily except on Saturday, Sunday and holidays and lunch bread.

25.                Students of Master Programs will be allowed to borrow book/s for two weeks. Over due charges will be RS. 50/- per week, per book.

26.                These rules are subject to necessary changes and will be intimated to all members.

Book Bank Rules 

1.        All Students of U.I.T shall be entitled to become the member of U.I.T Library Book Bank.

2.        Membership fee of Book Bank shall be RS. 25/- (Twenty Five Only).

3.        Books shall be issued only for one semester.

4.        No other books except related to the course shall be issued.

5.        Book should be returned to the Book Bank within a week after examination, otherwise result will be withheld and late fee will be charged at the rate of RS. 25/- per day per book.

6.        Incase of loss/damage of the book/books, market value of the book shall be realized.

7.        30% of the cost of book will be charged at the time of issuance of book, which will not be refundable.

8.        A student can borrow six books at a time. He/She can return a book and get another book issued in its place after depositing 30% cost of the book, which shall not be refundable.

9.        Clearance from the Book Bank will be necessary for declaration of semester and other official documents.

10.    Timing of the Book Bank will be from 2:00PM to 4:00PM.

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