Program Overview

ODTÜ Education and Training

The library provides user education to ensure that library users can effectively utilize the resources and services. This education is provided to undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students, and is tailored to their academic level.

Education for ODTÜ Students

The library offers user education to students to help them effectively use the library's resources and services. The education is planned in collaboration with the faculty members and is evaluated through a satisfaction survey at the end of each training session.

Education for ODTÜ Academic Staff and Librarians

The library also provides education to academic staff and librarians, usually conducted by database providers. The purpose of this education is to support the academic staff in meeting their information needs and to provide librarians with the knowledge they need to assist users.

Education for Students of Information and Document Management Departments

The library offers education to undergraduate students of Information and Document Management departments to introduce them to the library and provide information about the profession. This education is conducted through presentations and orientations.

Library Services

The library provides various services to support its users, including:

• Borrowing services
• Reference services
• Services for users with disabilities
• Photocopying
• Lockers
• Carrels
• Article and book supply service (ILL)
• Open access services

Library Collections

The library has a diverse range of collections, including:

• Atatürk Collection
• Book Collection
• Periodicals Collection
• Electronic Resources Collection
• Reference Collection
• Reserve Collection
• Rare Collection
• Theses
• Kasm Gülek Collection
• New Arrivals
• Publications of METU Faculty
• Donated Books of the Month

Thesis Submission

The library provides guidance on thesis submission, including e-thesis submission and a thesis submission guide.