Although METU Library is open to researchers, our collections may only borrowed by METU members Our reference librarians, can guide researchers who wanted to use library collections.
Students and researches from other universities who want to make research in METU library should follow the steps listed below in order to avoid problems in the entrance of the campus.
1)A petition which is given by affiliated institution that explains the reasons to use METU library of the student or researcher should be submitted to internal services department located in Rector’s Office building by the Student or researcher Himself/Herself in hand.
2)Approved petitions are transferred to Reference Department of the library by related unit, the petitioner can collect the photocopy of his/her petition from this department to use it while getting off and on campus.
The rules listed below should be followed while preparing the petition
1) The petition should be written on a paper which contains a letterhead of the affiliated institution, and must be addressed to the office of the rector.
2) The petition must contain; signature, name and surname of the director of the office that drafting the petition
3) The petition must contain information on; name, surname, department, student ID no., contact information (Mobile Phone Number and E-mail Address), duration and purpose of the use of the library Of the person who wants to benefit from METU library.
Click here for an example of a petition.
Note: Petitioners should be aware of that, entrance to METU Campus can be suspended while extraordinary security measures are applying.
Computing, Printing & Copying Facilities
Computers in the Library are primarily for METU members' use.
Usage of the electronic resources that METU library is subscribed to is IP restricted due to license agreements and security concerns. Visitors can benefit from electronic resources within library and might have copies aligned with
licence rules.User can get print outs from photocopy office at the entrance of the library, and may benefit from printed resources by photocopying. Fees: Black and White Photocopy 4kr/per each, colored photocopy 50kr/Per each, scanning 10kr/per each, Black and white print out 4kr/Per each, colored print out 50kr/per each, Black and white on acetate 40kr/Per each, Colored print out on acetate 1tl/per each. Photocopy office is open during library hours. The photocopy office is open in the library hours.
How to Go
Library building is located next to Rector’s Office building. If a car is used to reach the library; While getting into the campus from A1 gate on Eskisehir Road, at the beginning of the third street that reaches to the main road, there is a sing which is labelled as “library”. If the public transport is used to reach library, Rector’s Office Building bus stop should be used.
Please click here to reach detailed information on how to get to the campus.
Parking
There is free parking spot near library building.
Users With Disabilities
Please click here to get information.