Library Users
Bilkent University Library resources and services are only available to: Bilkent University members; Bilkent University alumni; academic staff from the other Turkish universities with protocol agreements; and non-Bilkent academics and graduate students (Master’s and Ph.D.) who have individual membership of the library.
Loan Periods
| Item | Length of loan | Number of checkouts allowed | Overdue fines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books | 15 days | 15 items | ₺1.50/day |
| Art Books | 15 days | 15 items | ₺1.50/day |
| Bound Journals | 15 days | 15 items | ₺1.50/day |
| Multimedia | 7 days | 7 items | ₺1.50/day |
| Easy Books | 15 days | 15 items | ₺1.50/day |
| Print Music | 15 days | 15 items | ₺1.50/day |
Loan Periods
| Item | Length of loan | Number of checkouts allowed | Overdue fines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books | 30 days | 30 items | ₺1.50/day |
| Art Books | 30 days | 30 items | ₺1.50/day |
| Bound Journals | 30 days | 30 items | ₺1.50/day |
| Multimedia | 7 days | 7 items | ₺1.50/day |
| Easy Books | 30 days | 30 items | ₺1.50/day |
| Print Music | 30 days | 30 items | ₺1.50/day |
| ILL Material | 20 days | 10 items | ₺1.50/day |
Loan Periods
| Item | Length of loan | Number of checkouts allowed | Overdue fines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books | 120 days | 40 items | ₺1.50/day |
| Art Books | 120 days | 40 items | ₺1.50/day |
| Bound Journals | 120 days | 40 items | ₺1.50/day |
| Multimedia | 15 days | 15 items | ₺1.50/day |
| Easy Books | 120 days | 40 items | ₺1.50/day |
| Print Music | 120 days | 40 items | ₺1.50/day |
| ILL Material | 20 days | 10 items | ₺1.50/day |
Bilkent University alumni can enter the library and use library materials on-site with their Alumni Card. For borrowing privileges, deposit membership is required.
Rights and Responsibilities
- Usage Period: Alumni can request membership cancellation at any time. Upon cancellation, the deposit will be refunded after deducting any overdue or loss fees.
- Borrowing Rights: Alumni can borrow 2 printed materials with a $90 deposit or 4 printed materials with a $180 deposit for 30 days. The return period can be extended unless requested by another reader.
- Late Fees: Users will receive reminders and warning messages for overdue materials. Users with overdue materials cannot perform other transactions. The daily overdue fee for each item is 3 TL. In the case of loss of material, the lost material procedure is applied to calculate the total amount payable for the material, and this amount, along with any overdue fees, is collected.
- Access Rights: Alumni do not have remote access rights to electronic resources due to license agreements. However, they can access these resources on campus by connecting to Bilkent University’s wireless internet network.
Membership Procedures
- Application Procedures: Alumni should apply to the User and Access Services Unit of the Main Campus Library with the Bilkent University Alumni Library Registration Form and the Bilkent University Alumni Card obtained from the Alumni Office.
For detailed information, please visit the circulation desk or contact us.
Loan Periods
| Item | Length of loan | Number of checkouts allowed ($90/$180) | Overdue fines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books | 30 days | 2/4 items | ₺3/day |
| Art Books | 30 days | 2/4 items | ₺3/day |
| Published Thesis | 30 days | 2/4 items | ₺3/day |
Protocol users are academic staff from other universities in Ankara who wish to use the Bilkent University Library. These users can access the library’s resources and services with a protocol document obtained from their university’s library.
Rights and Responsibilities
- Usage Period: Protocol users can access the resources and services of Bilkent University Library for a period of four months during the following periods: October- March (fall), March- July (spring), and July- October (summer). Users with a previously created protocol user membership can renew their registration with a protocol document obtained from their libraries.
- Borrowing Rights: Protocol users may borrow up to 5 books and 5 art books for one month.
- Overdue Fees: Users will receive reminders and warning e-mails for overdue materials. Users with overdue materials cannot perform any transactions other than returning the items. The daily overdue fee for each item is 6 TL. Accounts with outstanding library fees exceeding 20 TL will be suspended. In the case of loss of material, the lost material procedure is applied to calculate the total amount payable for the material, and this amount, along with any overdue fees, is collected.
- Access Rights: Due to license agreements, protocol users do not have remote access to electronic resources. However, they can access these resources on campus by connecting to Bilkent University’s wireless internet network.
Protocol Procedures
- Application Procedures: Academic staff should apply to the User and Access Services Unit at the Main Campus Library with a protocol document obtained from their university’s library and a photograph. The protocol document is valid for 10 days from the date of issue.
- ID Issuance: Once the registration procedures are complete, the user will be issued a Bilkent University Library User Card for library entry and exit.
For detailed information, please visit the circulation desk or contact us.
Loan Periods
| Item | Length of loan | Number of checkouts allowed | Overdue fines |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books | 30 days | 5 items | ₺6/day |
| Art Books | 30 days | 5 items | ₺6/day |
| Published Thesis | 30 days | 5 items | ₺6/day |
External users are master’s and doctoral students, academic staff, and employees from other institutions who wish to use the Bilkent University Library. These users can access the library’s services by meeting certain conditions.
Rights and Responsibilities
- Usage Period: External users can use the library for one year from the date of payment. Membership can be renewed annually by paying the membership fee upon expiration.
- Membership Fee: The annual membership fee is 3000 TL for institution employees, 1500 TL for academic staff, and 750 TL for doctoral and master’s students.
- Borrowing Rights: External users do not have borrowing privileges.
- Access Rights: Due to license agreements,external users do not have remote access to electronic resources. However, they can access these resources on campus by connecting to Bilkent University’s wireless internet network.
Membership Procedures
- Application Procedures: Master’s and doctoral students, academic staff, and institution employees must apply to the User and Access Services Unit at the Main Campus Library with a Membership Request Form, a student certificate or an institution ID card, and a photograph. Institution ID cards and other required documents must be presented during registration. Payment will be made online as directed by the librarian.
- ID Issuance: After completing the necessary registration procedures, users will be issued a Bilkent University Library User Card for library entry and exit, valid for one year.
- Membership Renewal: Users can renew their membership annually by paying the membership fee.
For detailed information, please visit the circulation desk or contact us.