The NUCES (FAST) Network of Libraries is the collective knowledge hub of the University, serving students, faculty, and researchers across six campuses in Chiniot-Faisalabad, Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Multan, and Peshawar. Together, these libraries form a unified system dedicated to advancing the University’s mission of learning, teaching, and research. We are more than individual libraries, we are a connected network that supports innovation, inquiry, and lifelong learning. By combining resources, expertise, and services, the NUCES libraries ensure equitable access and continuous growth for the entire FAST community.

The NUCES Network of Libraries is committed to advancing the University’s mission of excellence in learning, teaching, and research by providing equitable access to high-quality resources, innovative services, and collaborative learning environments. We empower students, faculty, and researchers to explore knowledge, develop critical skills, and contribute meaningfully to scholarship and society.

To be a dynamic, collaborative, and innovative library network that transforms the learning experience, strengthens teaching, and advances research across all NUCES campuses, becoming a model of academic support and knowledge sharing in Pakistan.

The NUCES Network of Libraries is committed to providing equitable, fair, and efficient services across all campuses. To maintain a productive academic environment, the following policies and procedures are in place:

The libraries collectively maintain an extensive collection of print books, theses, project reports, journals, magazines, and newspapers. Collection development is a continuous process, carried out with active faculty involvement to ensure that resources meet both teaching and research needs.

Users can access the union catalog of all NUCES libraries through the integrated OPAC:
NUCES Online Catalog

• Search the bibliographic details of all resources.
• Check the availability of books across campuses.
• Manage their personal accounts (borrowed items, due dates, fines).
• Renew and reserve materials online.

The OPAC is also available through the Insignia mobile app for Android and iOS.

• Renew borrowed items.
• Place holds on books.
• Manage their library accounts anytime, anywhere.
• Access services via Wi-Fi or mobile data.

Faculty across all campuses have remote access to e-resources via Virtual Private Network (VPN). Plans are underway to extend this service to MS/PhD students and eventually undergraduate students.

• Renew borrowed items.
• Place holds on books.
• Manage their library accounts anytime, anywhere.
• Access services via Wi-Fi or mobile data.

NUCES libraries provide resource sharing across campuses. Users can place requests via email, and materials are delivered within 24 hours when available.

• 25 libraries through PASTIC Islamabad.
• 20+ libraries via HEC partnerships.

• Desktop Computers & Printing
• Libraries provide desktop computers for accessing OPAC, e-resources, assignments, and University applications (e.g., Slate, Flex). Printing and scanning facilities are also available, with quota-based printing under consideration.

Across campuses, the libraries provide:

• Group study rooms with whiteboards and charging points.
• Quiet study zones and individual carrels.
• Meeting rooms with multimedia facilities.
• Hundreds of seats for collaborative and independent study.

Libraries assist students and researchers with citation styles and reference management tools such as Zotero, EndNote, and Mendeley. Information literacy sessions help users learn proper referencing for assignments, theses, and dissertations.

Borrowing and returning resources is quick and efficient. Users can also:

• View their borrowing history and due dates.
• Renew items online or via the mobile app.
• Place holds on desired resources.

Orientation sessions are organized for new students to introduce them to library resources, services, and policies, motivating them to make full use of the library’s facilities.

Workshops and sessions are regularly conducted to train users in:

• Effective use of OPAC and e-journals.
• Reference management and citation styles.
• Literature review and thesis writing.
• Using Turnitin for originality checks.
• Research productivity tools (RSS, databases, eBooks).

Graduates of NUCES can also access certain library services, including reading spaces, print materials, and workstation use. Borrowing privileges are extended upon deposit of a security fee.

Libraries assist faculty and researchers with:

• Identifying quality publication venues (impact factor, indexed journals, HEC categories).
• Tracking and sharing scholarly publications produced by the University.
• Guidance on avoiding predatory publishers and promoting open access.
• Assessing the impact of research outputs.

Libraries administer Turnitin accounts for faculty and students, including:

• Generating similarity reports.
• Account management (creation, password resets).
• Processing paper deletion requests (via faculty recommendation).

The NUCES Network of Libraries is more than a place for books — it’s a vibrant community of learners, researchers, and knowledge seekers. Stay updated with the latest announcements, events, and resources that keep our libraries alive and connected.

• New Arrivals
  Explore the latest titles recently added to our collection.
• Most Circulated Titles
  Discover the books most loved and borrowed by the NUCES community.
• What Others Are Browsing
  Find out what’s currently capturing attention across our libraries.

Each year, the NUCES Libraries publish the Research Booklet, highlighting scholarly work from faculty and researchers across all campuses. This year’s edition, along with previous editions, is now available for download:

Each campus gets its own page with the same structure

• Chiniot-Faisalabad
• Islamabad
• Karachi
• Lahore
• Multan
• Peshawar

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