The Bilkent University Library collections are housed in a four-story building at the center of the Main Campus and, on the East Campus, on the top floor of the Cafeteria Building.

B. WHO MAY USE THE LIBRARY?
The libraries are organized to serve the Bilkent student body, academic and administrative staff. Users from outside Bilkent are also welcome.

Please see the Library Rules web page or ask at the Circulation Desk for more information.

C. HOW TO BORROW LIBRARY MATERIALS
Bilkent users are required to present their identity document at the circulation desk with the items they wish to borrow. Non-Bilkent users should fill out a Bilkent University Library Registration Form in order to borrow materials. Materials which are not lent, such as reference books, can usually be photocopied. There is a fee for that service.

The library collection is protected by an electronic checkpoint at the exit. If the alarm goes off, please cooperate with library staff. You may be subjected to a body search. It is strongly urged that coats, jackets, briefcases, bookbags, etc. be left at the cloak room.

D. ONLINE CATALOG (BLISS)
The BLISS catalog is searchable on the internet, and computer terminals are available in both libraries. They are used for searching the catalog of the library collections by author, title, subject, L.C. classification number, keyword, etc. 

Once an item is found in the computer the user may check which library it is in and whether it is available or not without going to the shelf. If it has been borrowed, the computer will indicate the due date and whether another user has reserved it. The reader can reserve it in his own name at the BLISS terminal. In addition to the book collection, items such as journals, audiocassettes, videocassettes and all other non-book materials are found in the catalog. Before going to the shelves the user should make note of the entire classification number.

E. BOOK COLLECTION
The Bilkent Library book collection is shelved in accordance with The Library of Congress Classification Scheme, in which subjects are arranged under letters of the alphabet. The book collection is housed at both the Main and East Campus Libraries.

F. RESERVE 
The library "Reserve" collections consist of class notes and books placed there at instructors' request for short-term use by their students. These materials are lent in accordance and with special rules. 

G. JOURNAL COLLECTION
The journal collection can be found at both the Main and East Campus libraries. It covers a broad range of subjects, with both Turkish and foreign titles represented. Current issues are grouped by subject while bound periodicals can be found alphabetically by title. The periodical collection is searchable by title and subject via the Library's computer terminals and on-line on BLISS. Periodical records include the year in which Bilkent Library began collecting the journal, whether the issues are bound or current, and location information. Current print journals are listed by title on the web as well. In addition, a printed catalog for journals can be found in the Periodicals Rooms and the Reference Rooms of both libraries.

The Library also has a significant electronic journals collection. More than 20.000 journals can be found by searching the Library's Electronic Journals web page.

H. REFERENCE COLLECTION
Reference services are available at both the Main Campus and East Campus libraries. The librarians on duty at the reference desks assist library patrons with the use of the collection, especially abstracts, indexes and other reference tools. Reference materials may only be used in the library. They may not be checked out.

Internet services are available at both libraries, too. Current and retrospective bibliographic citations, e-journals and full-text articles can be accessed via online databases to which the Bilkent University Library subscribes. For usage rules, click here.

In the Main Library Reference Room Office there is a terminal which provides access to CD ROMs containing bibliographic information and full-text. Appointments for using CD-ROMs and online databases in the library may be made by calling 290 12 82.

E-mails for all requests and inquiries related to research projects may be send to  reference@bilkent.edu.tr

I. INTERLIBRARAY LOAN (MAIN LIBRARY)
Bilkent academic staff and graduate students in need of materials not found in the Bilkent collection may apply to the Interlibrary Loan section. Interlibrary loan policies are availeble on the library web page.

J. PHOTOCOPYING
Photocopying is available in both the Main Library (Block B Floor 1: black & white and color) and in the East Campus Library (black & white only). Photocopies from materials in the Art Library may be made in that library. See the Library Fees page for current prices.

K. EAST CAMPUS LIBRARY
The East Campus Library collection gives emphasis to the subjects taught on that campus (English preparatory, tourism, computer programming). Bilkent library users may use both libraries. The East Campus collection includes audiocassettes, videocassettes, maps, and CD-ROMs in addition to books and journals. All electronic resources accessible from the Main Library are accessible from the East Campus branch. An English Learning Center for the English Preparatory School is located there also.

L. ART LIBRARY (MAIN LIBRARY)
The Art Library contains the Library's books, journals, reserve and reference works on the arts. The Art Library also houses the Turkish Plastic Arts Archive, which includes articles from daily papers and journals, calendars, posters, bulletins, brochures, reproductions, catalogs of exhibits, and invitations to art activities. The Turkish Plastic Arts Archive is cataloged and can be searched under the "Turkish Plastic Arts Archive" in BLISS. Other Art Library materials are cataloged and can be found in the Bilkent University Library on-line catalog. Borrowing materials in the Art Library is subject to special rules. Users should buy a refillable photocopy card in order to use the photocopier in the Art Library. The Art Library manages the Library Art Gallery. Works of art donated by the artists are on display in the library. 

M. AUDIO-VISUAL COLLECTION (MAIN LIBRARY)
The Audio-Visual collection includes videocassettes, audiocassettes, CD-ROMs, DVDs, VCDs, diskettes and microform materials. CDs which are to be used with books are also kept here. Related equipment is available for use in the Audio-Visual Collection as well. The Audio-Visual Collection also provides library services for the blind, including a variety of braille resources, cassette players and a specially equipped computer. Audio-Visual materials and equipment are only available during the Collection's operating hours. See special rules regarding their use.

N. EUROPEAN DOCUMENTATION CENTRE (MAIN LIBRARY)
The Bilkent University European Documentation Centre opened in 2001 with the status of a full EDC serving as a depository for European Commission publications. The collection includes scientific and technical publications, statistics, reports and brochures about European Union subjects. Depository materials must be used in the EDC, but printed materials may be photocopied during the center's operating hours. See special rules regarding their use.

O. USA GPO COLLECTION (MAIN LIBRARY)
The Bilkent University USA GPO Collection has been serving as a depository library for US Government Printing Office publications since 1993. The collection includes documents and information about education, health, agriculture, commerce, economy, finance, energy, industry, transportation, librarianship and statistics in the United States. The collection has many technical reports such as those of NASA and EPA as well as publications provided by the Departments of Defense and Justice plus Congress reports and documents. Depository materials must be used on site, but printed materials may be photocopied and microfiche materials may be printed during the section's operating hours. 

P. MUSIC ROOM (MAIN LIBRARY)
The library's collection of sheet music is housed in the Music Room. Cassettes and compact discs are also available for listening there during the Room's opening hours.Braille piano music may be borrowed by non-Bilkent users. The Music Library collection can be searched on the Library's computer terminals and in BLISS under "Printed Music and Sound Recordings". See special rules regarding circulation of Music Library materials.

R. HALİL İNALCIK COLLECTION (MAIN LIBRARY)
This valuable collection was donated to the Library by Professor Halil İnalcık. The collection includes rare books, journals and reprints related to Ottoman History. Materials may not be taken out of the Halil İnalcık Collection and may only be used during the collection's operating hours.

S. SPECIAL COLLECTION (MAIN LIBRARY)
The collection includes rare and valuable books, journals, maps and reprints. Materials in this collection may not be borrowed or photocopied. The Special Collection has its oven operating hours.

T. CARRELS (MAIN LIBRARY)
Graduate students and faculty may reserve one of 48 study carrels (with locked storage space). Applications to reserve a carrel are available at the Main Library Circulation Desk.

Bilkent University Library 06800 Bilkent Ankara / TURKEY

Main Library Tel: +90 (312) 2664472
                       Fax: +90 (312) 2664391
East Campus Library Tel: +90 (312) 2665117

updated: 8 December 2004