About the Central Library

The Central Library serves as the academic and research hub of the university by providing quality information resources, modern research facilities, and technology-enabled services to students, faculty members, researchers, and staff. The library is committed to supporting teaching, learning, innovation, and research through both traditional and digital information services.

With a peaceful and learner-friendly environment, the library continuously strives to meet the evolving information needs of its users by integrating modern technologies, digital resources, and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based research support.

Vision

To become a leading academic library that empowers learning, research, innovation, and knowledge creation through excellence in information services, digital technologies, and user-centered support.

Mission

To provide quality information resources, advanced digital services, and a dynamic learning environment that supports teaching, research, lifelong learning, and academic excellence while promoting innovation through emerging technologies and Artificial Intelligence.

 

Working Hours

The Central Library remains open during official university working hours and provides uninterrupted library and research services to students, faculty, researchers, and staff.

 

 

Library Staff

1. Deputy Librarian

• Head of Central Library
• Focal Person – HEC Digital Library
• Focal Person & In-charge – HEC Seerat-un-Nabi Corner

2. Miss Saleema Bibi

Senior Clerk (Library)

3. Miss Nida Zahid

Senior Clerk (Library)

4. Miss Hafsa

Research Assistant (Library)

4. Mr Sher (Naib Qasid Library)

 

Library Sections

Reference Section

The Reference Section provides access to:

• Reference books
• National and international journals
• Newspapers
• Magazines
• Theses and dissertations
• Encyclopedias, dictionaries, handbooks, and other reference materials

 

Research Section

The Research Section is designed to facilitate academic research and provides:

• Laptops under the Prime Minister's Laptop Scheme
• Research support for students and faculty
• Access to online scholarly resources
• Guidance on research methodology and academic writing

 

HEC Digital Library Section

The HEC Digital Library Section provides access to thousands of international:

• Research journals
• E-books
• Databases
• Conference proceedings
• Scholarly publications

Users are guided in searching, retrieving, and utilizing digital scholarly resources for research and learning.

 

HEC Seerat-un-Nabi Corner

The HEC Seerat-un-Nabi Corner was established in July 2025 under the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan.

The corner is one of the first three Seerat-un-Nabi Corners established in Pakistan and the first university in Peshawar to establish this prestigious academic and research facility, making it a matter of great honor for the university.

The corner is headed by the Deputy Librarian, who serves as the Focal Person and In-charge.

Facilities include:

• 20 laptops with high-speed internet connectivity
• A dedicated collection of Seerat-un-Nabi (?) books and reference materials
• Digital research support
• Guidance for researchers, faculty, and students in consultation with subject experts
• Academic assistance for Seerat-related research projects

The corner aims to promote quality research and scholarly understanding of the life and teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).

 

Library Collection

The Central Library maintains a rich collection of academic resources including:

• Total Books: 18,637
• Reference Books
• Textbooks
• Research Books
• Theses and Dissertations
• Journals
• Magazines
• Newspapers
• Digital Resources
• E-books and Online Databases

 

Newspapers & Magazines

The library regularly subscribes to the following national newspapers:

• Daily Aaj
• Daily The News
• Daily Dawn

Weekly fashion and general-interest magazines are also available for the information, awareness, and recreational reading of library users.

 

Reading Facilities

The library offers:

• Two spacious and fully furnished Reading Halls
• Quiet, peaceful, and research-friendly study environment
• Comfortable seating arrangements
• Cool and pleasant atmosphere during summer
• Comfortable study environment during winter
• Wi-Fi and internet access for academic purposes

 

Library Services

The Central Library provides a wide range of modern library and information services, including:

• Reader Advisory Services
• Reference Services
• Research Consultation
• Digital Library Services
• HEC Digital Library Access
• AI-based Research Guidance
• Literature Searching
• Information Retrieval Services
• Research Support for Faculty and Students
• Citation and Referencing Guidance (APA, MLA, Chicago, IEEE)
• Plagiarism Awareness and Research Ethics Guidance
• Academic Database Searching
• E-resource Access Assistance
• Current Awareness Services
• Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI)
• Orientation Programmes for New Students
• Information Literacy Sessions
• Digital Literacy Training
• AI Tools Training for Research
• Internship and Practical Training for Library Science Students
• Research Proposal and Literature Review Guidance
• Open Access Resources Guidance
• Remote Access Support for Digital Resources
• User Education Programs
• Assistance in the Use of Academic Search Engines and Research Platforms