Free Public Access to the University Information Resource Centre
Termez State University provides free public access to its main Information Resource Centre, extending library services beyond university students and employees to residents, independent researchers, school pupils, teachers and other members of the wider community across Surkhandarya Region.
The university's main library operates as a shared educational and knowledge resource. External visitors may use its reading rooms, consult available books and publications, and access library services throughout normal operating hours, without being restricted to specific public visiting days. Library membership and borrowing arrangements are administered in accordance with the centre's established procedures.
This public-access approach reflects the university's commitment to making educational and scientific resources available to people regardless of their enrolment or employment status. It provides opportunities for independent learning, professional development, research and participation in intellectual and cultural life.
Extensive Collections of Academic and Educational Resources
The university's published Information Resource Centre inventory identifies 179,023 library resources, covering academic, educational, scientific and literary materials.
The collection includes:
- 57,320 textbooks supporting formal and independent education.
- 77,916 teaching and learning publications, including supplementary academic materials.
- 18,674 literary works, supporting reading, cultural education and personal development.
- 12,556 electronic resources available through the university's library systems.
- 450 audio materials, supporting alternative learning and reading formats.
- 12,107 additional scientific and specialist publications.
The Information Resource Centre is housed in a three-storey building with dedicated reading rooms, computer facilities, book collections and information services. Its published facilities information identifies capacity for 565 readers simultaneously, providing substantial space for academic study and independent reading.
Library services also include digital catalogues, internet-connected workstations, reference assistance and access to available electronic publications.
Public Access to Scopus Premium and International Research Databases
In addition to its printed and electronic collections, Termez State University provides scheduled on-site public access to its Scopus subscription through designated computers in the main university library.
This service is available to external visitors two days per week, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, providing eight hours of designated public research access weekly.
During these sessions, visiting researchers, educators, independent scholars and other community members can use the university's library computers to consult Scopus, subject to the subscription's authorised on-site use conditions.
Scopus is an international abstract and citation database covering peer-reviewed research literature, including scientific journals, books and conference proceedings. Access enables users to search scholarly publications, examine citation information, identify research trends and explore international academic literature.
For community members without an institutional subscription, the scheduled library-based service creates an additional opportunity to engage with international research infrastructure.
The university's library personnel coordinate access to the relevant computers and support visitors in navigating available digital resources. Access credentials remain under institutional control, and database use follows the applicable licensing arrangements.
Open Electronic Library and Digital Publications
The university complements physical library services with publicly accessible electronic resources.
Through its digital library platform, lib.tersu.uz, users can explore available electronic books, teaching materials, academic publications and other resources. The university also contributes electronic educational materials to Uzbekistan's national Unilibrary platform.
These services extend access beyond the physical library building, enabling members of the community to consult openly available educational materials remotely.
The university's Information Resource Centre also provides access to electronic catalogues and research databases, allowing users to locate relevant publications and identify resources for further study.
Together, on-site library services and digital platforms create complementary pathways for public learning and research, while respecting the access conditions attached to individual licensed materials.
Inclusive Library Facilities and Community Engagement
The university's public library facilities incorporate accessibility provisions for people with disabilities.
Dedicated first-floor information-technology spaces, audio materials and specialist reading resources are provided to reduce barriers for users with different accessibility needs. The university's documented accessibility arrangements also include Braille-format literature and adapted campus facilities.
These measures support participation by individuals who may face difficulties using conventional library services and reinforce the university's commitment to equitable access to educational resources.
Public engagement is further demonstrated through visits by school pupils and community groups. On 15 March 2025, school-leavers from households registered in Uzbekistan's social protection system visited the university and were introduced to its Information Resource Centre alongside other educational facilities.
The visit provided participants with an opportunity to explore university learning resources and become familiar with academic study environments.
By providing unrestricted public visiting days at its main library, free access to available books and publications, open digital resources and dedicated weekly Scopus research sessions, Termez State University extends the benefits of its academic infrastructure to the wider regional community.