LIBRARY & AUDITORIUM

Library Development Project :

While the organization work continued in 1993 Founder President now Founder Vice Chancellor, National Prof. (Dr.) N. Islam expressed his determination to improve the unfortunate poor situation of local college and university libraries and contribute to its development with fresh concepts. He desired to have prepared a project for development of the Central Library to the tune of Taka two crore. Accordingly a Development Project was drafted and final copy typed by the Librarian ( there was no typist then) with the typewriter. The Librarian carried it from Dhaka to IAHS Chittagong. The typewriter was donated by the Founder Vice Chancellor for use in the Central Library. The typewriter was the first equipment received in the Central Library. In preparing the project, Dr. A. N. M. Faruque -Ur- Rashid, Assoc. Prof. Of Medicine, USTC, helped the Librarian, USTC. The Development Project was signed by Librarian, USTC and submitted to the Founder Vice Chancellor on the 5th September 1993. Dr. N. Islam, Founder Vice Chancellor, USTC approached The Nippon Foundation, Japan (former Sasakawa Foundation, Japan) and placed some specific proposals to them. Mr. Kinya Narabayashi of the Foundation assured him of their help and cooperation in the development of the library Project. A good news was awaited and soon we came to know that the Foundation agreed to a grant of 2.25 crore Taka for development of the Central Library of University of Science and Technology Chittagong (USTC).

STUDENTS AT LIBRARY

Students are study in the library

Foundation Laying Ceremony of Central Library, USTC :

Mr. Abdur Rahman Biswas, Hon'ble President of The People's Republic of Bangladesh and First Chancellor of University of Science and Technology Chittagong laid the Foundation of the Central Library Building on 20 January 1995. The President remarked that, Library is the life-blood of a University and, in fact, of any teaching institution. On this occasion in the address by National Prof. (Dr.) N. Islam, Founder Vice Chancellor (former Founder President) of USTC said that, "The Library is one of most essential components of a seat for learning. This is yet to develop to a satisfactory level in Bangladesh."

Library Committee :

In September 1991, the authority felt that a library committee be formed to recommend steps to be taken for development of the library and standardization of the library services and advice on the Library affairs. Mr. M. Jasim Uddin, after his joining on 1992. He submitted a proposal for Library Committee.

The first library committee of the institute is as follows:

Convenor: Prof. (Dr.) Abul Kashem Chowdhury, Head, Dept. of Pharmacology.

Members: Dr. A. S. M. Mostaque Ahmed, Asst. Prof. , Dept. of Pathology

Dr. Md. Badruddoza, Asst. Prof. Dept. of Physiology (now Paediatrics).

Dr. A. N. M. Faruque- Ur- Rashid, Asstt. Prof. (now Assoc. Prof), Dept. of Medicine.

Dr. A. M. M. Ehteshamul Hoque, Lecturer, Dept. of Physiology (now Medicine).

Mr. M. Jasim Uddin, Librarian.

The current newly formed Library committee of USTC Central Library is as follows

Convenor: Prof. (Dr.) Abul Kashem Chowdhury, Head, Dept. of Pharmacology.

Members: Dr. Kazi Rafiqul Hoq., Assoc. Prof., Dept. of Anatomy.

Mr. Mohiuddin Chowdhury, Assoc. Prof. & Chairman, Dept. of Pharmacy.

Dr. A.N.M. Faruque- Ur- Rashid, Asst. Prof., (now Assoc. Prof. ) Dept. of Medicine.

Dr. Md. Badruddoza, Asst. Prof., Dept. of Physiology (now Pediatrics)

Mr. M Jasim Uddin, Librarian.

Shifting of Central Library to its own Building :

15th September 1997 is a memorable day for Central Library, USTC on which it (Central Library, former Sasakawa Central Library) started shifting from the Academic Building to its own Seven storied building in the USTC campus. The shifting work to be completed, took 9 days and 108 whole-day labourers. At that time the building was incomplete, the Central Library was placed in the completed first and second floors of 16,242 sft floor area.

LIBRARY BUILDING

Central Library Building

The Central Library of USTC will remember with appreciation the services rendered by M/S TSI (Trade Services International) Construction Ltd. Mr. Nurnabi Bhuiyan and Mr. Ershan Meah both Civil Engineer of TSI Construction Ltd. were very helpful in the work of minor changes, as far as was possible, in construction of the building. Mr. Munir, Consultant Engineer was also found a helping person.

Sections of Central Library :

Section 1: Has been set in the 1st and 2nd floors of the Library building on 301sft. floor area with:

One entry and exit,

Seating arrangement for 132 users at a time,

Adequate circulation facilities,

Public place and display area,

Provision for natural light and air,

Own electric generator to face power failure,

Working hours from 7:30 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. (two shifts, no break in-between),

Minimum 1 Assistant Librarian and 2 Library Assistants for each shift ,

provisions for procurement of need-oriented and current reading materials, etc.

Section 2: Has been set in the 2nd floor of the Library Building on 3108 sft. floor area with:

Accommodation for 130 users at a time,

Adequate circulation and reference facilities,

Bound and loose back volumes of journals and current materials,

Internet connection and online facilities,

Public place and display area,

Provision for natural light and air,

Own electric generator to face power failure,

Working hours from 7.30 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.C two shifts, no break in between),

Assistant Librarians and 1 Library Assistant are for the morning shift,

Collection of publications of ICDDR,B, BANSDOC, BIRDEM, WHO, BMRC, etc.

Reports on different topics both local and foreign countries, etc.

Section 3: It has been planned to place Audio-Visual Library in the East portion of the 2nd floor of the Library Building for which the space was remodeled for accommodation of different AV equipment and current information resources. The Audio-Visual Library will be equipped with all possible latest electro-magnetic equipment, telecommunication linkages for access to worldwide reference resources through Internet and Online connections.

Reference Section :

In the Reference Section all possible reference materials, all kinds of bibliographies, indexes, directories, maps, charts, almanacs, dictionaries, encyclopedias, compact disks (CD), internet online resources etc. will be available. All the branch libraries will by connected with the Central Library be local mainframe and terminals. The service will be available day and night 24 hours.

Manpower :

Advocate M. Jasim, Fellow (WHO) -- Librarian

Mustafa Kamal -- Sr. Asst. Librarian

Md. Nasirul AlamSr. -- Asst. Librarian

Nasrin Akter -- Asst. Librarian

Nazma Sultana -- Library Assistant

Nabir Hossain -- Library Assistant

Jannatul Ferdoushi -- Library Assistant

Mohd. Abul Kalam -- Library Assistant

Md. Helal Uddin -- Library Assistant

Arun Kumar Das -- Library Attendant-cum cleaner

Md. Abul Kashem -- Library Attendant-cum cleaner

Md. Rashedul Islam -- Library Attendant-cum cleaner

Sweeper -- Professional Sweeper

Journal Subscription :

WHO publications under their Global and Thematic Subscription Scheme.

Sources of receipts:

Local purchase (current books)

Assistance from different unilateral, bi-lateral and international aid-giving Agencies.

Local and foreign authors.

Individual donations.

Renewable long-term loans :

A good number of core books are being received from British Council Library, Chittagong and the British Council Library, Dhaka, as Institutional Corporate Member on the basis of renewable long-term loan.

Donation of current Journals are being received from:

Amer. Medl. Asson., Archives of Ophthalmology
Annuals of Saudi Medicine
Bangladesh Journal of Radiology and Imaging
BIRDEM publications
Canadian Medical Association Journal
Canadian Journal of Surgery
Dhaka Shishu (Children Hospital Journal
Hamdard Foundation Pakistan
ICDDR,B Publications
Japan Medical Association
Medicine International
National Medical College
New England Journal of Medicine
Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation
Saudi Medicine Journal
Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation
Singapore National Eye Centre

Equipment facilities available :

Introduction of computerized catalogue, online literature-search and computer with terminals system are expected shortly which will facilitate quick scanning of library resources that we have, and also outside reference resources. Along-side manual catalogue on 3" X 5" card will be a subsidiary searching tool for use in the library. Internet and online facilities will be available very soon.

Highly selective equipment will be available for use in the Central Library and after sales services for the equipment will be available. The following equipment will be available for use, within a short period.


	1. Photocopier with extra drums. 
	2. Audio set with individual hearing aids (10 sets) 
	3. Video Camera with 10X power zoom 
	4. Video Cassette Recorder (VCR) 
	5. Video Cassette Player (VCP) 
	6. Audio Cassette Recorder (ACR) stereo
	7. Audio Cassette Player (ACP)
	8. Projector (Overhead) with accessories 
	9. Projector (Movie) with accessories 
	10. Projector (Slide) with accessories 
	11. Darkroom apparatus (for photography) 
	12. Projection Screen, Wall, 60"X60" 
	13. Projection screen, portable,60" X 60"
	14. TV set (Colour) 
	15. TV Monitor 
	16. TV Monitor (Colour) 14" screen 
	17. SLR Camera with macro lenses, cases 
	18. Computer system with all accessories 
	19. Typewriter Bangla
	20. Paper Trimmer, 18" blade
	21. Dehumidifier(for stack)
	22. Air-cooler(for computer section) 5 tons, 2000 sft

The total expenditure on equipment will be calculated by multiplication of the unit prices by the number of items necessary. It is roughly calculated that, TK. 15,00,000/- will be necessary for the required number of the above mentioned equipment.

For the implementation of the above development plan for the Central Library (former Sasakawa Central Library) and Medical Records and Research Centre (MRRC) of the University of Science and Technology Chittagong (USTC), financial assistance from outside will be necessary.

Annual budget :

For books and other information resources TK. 5,00,000/-.(This amount is changeable.)

WORKING HOURS :

From Saturday to Thursday (without break): 7.30 A.M. to 9.00 P.M. Fridays and other holidays closed. This timing is flexible, may be changed when necessary and feasible.

FACILITIES AVAILABLE :

The following existing facilities will be strengthened and need oriented new ones introduced by adding latest library resources and well-informed and skilled manpower:


	a) Readers services during whole of the working hours 
	b) Reference services, if necessary, beyond library's own resources
	c) Bibliographical services
	d) Short and long term loan facilities to regular users
	e) Inter-library loans and resource sharing
	f) Loan to:
		Teachers: 3 books at one time plus short loans
		Students: Loan on prior permission 
	g) Audio-visual library, equipped with modern apparatus, viz. Computer System 
	   with internet, fax, email facilities, Audio and Video sets with individual 
	   visual and hearing aids, AV cassettes and cassette recorders, players, 
	   projectors etc.
	h) Photocopy services
	i) Utilization of Medical Records (Maintaining their confidentiality).

USTC Auditorium A New Era For Presentation :

Auditorium is a unique feature of the USTC Central Library. It is centrally air, conditioned with excellent sound and light system accommodating 450-500 audience. There is a gallery with accommodation of 100 audience. It is ideally suited for seminar and conference. The room afjacent to be can serve as green room, tea room, academic council and syndicate meeting room. These rooms have separate entrance through which the VIPs can go to the dais.

Inside the Auditorium