The Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Central Library, with an area of 7,000 square metres, is located on the main campus to support research and education activities. It provides information and documentation facilities for various student and staff needs while also supporting researchers from outside the university.
A wide collection of books, periodicals, electronic information resources, and other printed material is available in the library, where students can study in peace alongside the forest view and get assistance form the trained and dedicated library staff. Students may choose to study in closed individual study areas, open study areas, or reading halls.
The Central Library is accessible six days a week, including holidays, during the announced working hours. Information tours explaining how to use the library are offered at the beginning of each academic year. International students can use the library and its facilities free of charge as home students.
Computer and Internet Facilities
Administrated and technically supported by the Computing and Information Services Office, the university provides central computing and networking services for the educational, research, and administration needs of the university. The campus technological network is comprised of a number of departmental networks, PC laboratories, and multi-user hosts connected campus wide.
Computers used in PC laboratories, administrative offices, and academic offices within the university are constantly increase
d in number and upgraded to meet the needs of staff and students. Faculties and schools also hold projection machines, notebooks, and other supplementary devices to assist the teaching staff with visual support for lectures.
The network infrastructure of the university has greatly improved in recent years. The Internet connection through ULAKBIM (Na
tional Academic Network and Information Centre) was increased to 300 Mbps, and 1-4 Gbps fibre optic cables now reach 22,000 metres throughout the campus.
In an effort to increase computer literacy within the university and the region, the Computer and Information Services Office organises computer courses for the university staff and public. Courses on basic information technologies have been run since 1996 and attendees receive certificates upon successful completion. The office also provides training on the usage of the Student Information System for all teaching staff.
Ali Koçman Student Centre for Culture and Arts houses an Internet café where students can use facilities for recording, printing, and scanning.