馃摎 How to Become a Library User?
It鈥檚 very simple! After receiving a KBTU ID card 馃帗, a student is automatically registered in the Scientific Library database and becomes its user.
This means they can freely use the circulation desk, reading and electronic rooms, as well as electronic resources available on the KBTU website 馃捇.
馃檪 Your face is your library card. No additional cards or documents are needed 鈥� just approach the turnstile 馃毆, and the Face ID system will recognize you.
馃攷 What is the Electronic Catalog?
The electronic catalog is your personal assistant 馃 in finding the right literature. With it, you can find out what books and textbooks 馃摉 are available, where they are located 馃搷, and whether they can be checked out immediately.
馃挕 How to Use the Electronic Catalog?
To log in, enter your Surname (as in your ID) 馃 and your Library Card Number (your ID number).
To search for literature, enter the author 鉁嶏笍, title 馃摌, or keywords 馃攽 鈥� and the system will show you all available options.
The catalog not only shows availability 鉁�, but also the exact location 馃搶 of the book in the library.
The convenience is that the catalog shows the status of each book: whether it is in the library 馃彨, checked out by another reader 馃懃, or available in electronic format 馃寪.
This saves your time 鈴� and helps you plan your studies more effectively.
鈿� Advantages of Electronic Search
The electronic catalog works 24/7 馃晵, even when the library is closed 馃毆.
You can plan your visits in advance 馃棑锔�, create lists of necessary literature 馃摑, and even reserve the required items 馃搶.
馃实 International Databases
KBTU鈥檚 subscription databases are a vast repository of international electronic resources. Imagine: you have access to thousands of scientific journals, articles, studies, and books from leading global publishers such as IEEE, EBSCO, Wiley, OnePetro, Jove, Web of Science 馃搼.
This means that for your coursework, thesis, and scientific research 馃搳, you have access to the most relevant and authoritative information sources worldwide 馃寪.
馃洜锔� Practical Tips for Effective Use
馃搮 Plan Ahead
Remember that popular textbooks may be checked out by other students, especially before exams. Use the electronic catalog to plan and reserve the necessary literature in advance.
馃殌 Use All Opportunities
Do not limit yourself to print editions only 馃摃. Actively use electronic resources 馃捇, especially for searching up-to-date scientific information and international sources.
馃摉 Take Care of the Library Collection
Remember: you are financially responsible 馃挼 for the materials issued to you. Treating books with care 鉂わ笍 is a sign of respect for future generations of students 馃懇鈥嶐煄擆煈ㄢ�嶐煄�.