University Central Library

The Central Library of the University of Okara is the intellectual heart of the campus, committed to facilitating excellence in teaching, learning, and scholarly research. Housing an extensive collection of over 60,000 physical volumes, peer-reviewed journals, national and international periodicals, and rare reference manuscripts, the library provides a peaceful and conducive study environment. Equipped with modern computer research terminals, silent reading halls, and integrated automated catalog systems (KOHA OPAC), the library supports undergraduate scholars, postgraduate researchers, and distinguished faculty members alike.

Book Collections & Sections

The Central Library maintains curated collections distributed across specialized functional sections: • Textbooks & Course Stack Area: Standard curriculum and reference books encompassing all academic faculties including Computing & Information Technology, Applied Sciences, Social Sciences, Management Sciences, Education, and Life Sciences. • Reference Section: Comprehensive reference works including encyclopedias, dictionaries, national and international yearbooks, atlases, and statistical reports for on-site consultation. • Periodicals & Serials Section: Subscriptions to leading national dailies, academic journals, professional periodicals, and research magazines. • Book Bank: Semester-long textbook lending facility providing core course textbooks to enrolled students for an entire academic term. • Research & Thesis Depository: Master's, MPhil, and PhD theses, dissertations, and faculty research publications archived for academic reference.

Library Membership & Cards

Library membership is open to all regular enrolled students, faculty members, and administrative staff of the University of Okara. • Membership registration forms are available at the Circulation Counter and the Library Portal. • Patrons are issued a computerized Barcoded Library Membership Card. • Library cards are non-transferable; patrons are strictly responsible for all material checked out under their card.

Book Issuance Policy & Borrowing Quotas

Borrowing limits and loan durations are structured as follows: • Undergraduate (BS) Students: Up to 3 books for 14 calendar days • Postgraduate / Master's Students: Up to 4 books for 14 calendar days • MPhil / MS Scholars: Up to 6 books for 21 calendar days • PhD Scholars: Up to 8 books for 30 calendar days • Faculty Members: Up to 10 books for 60 calendar days (or complete semester) • Administrative Officers & Staff: Up to 2 books for 14 calendar days Note: General stack books are eligible for circulation. Reference volumes, single copies, dictionaries, and current periodicals are strictly for in-library use.

Renewal & Reservation Rules

Books may be renewed for one additional loan term provided they have not been reserved or requested by another reader. Renewals must be processed in person at the circulation desk or online through the library portal prior to the due date. Patrons may also place advance reservations (holds) on books currently on loan.

Overdue Fines & Lost Book Policies

To maintain equitable resource sharing, overdue fines are strictly enforced: • Regular Circulation Books: Rs. 10/- per book per day past the due date. • Overnight / Reserved Material: Rs. 50/- per book per day. • Lost or Damaged Materials: Patrons must replace the lost book with a brand-new copy of the same or latest edition plus a processing fee of Rs. 200/-, OR remit three times the replacement market price of the volume if out-of-print. • Clearance: Academic degrees, migration certificates, and final settlements require a formal Library Clearance Certificate confirming all borrowed materials and dues have been settled.

Library Timings & Contact Desk

• Regular Timings: Monday – Friday: 08:00 AM – 06:00 PM • Reading Hall (Saturdays): 09:00 AM – 02:00 PM • Extended Timings during Semester Examinations: 08:00 AM – 08:00 PM • Circulation & Help Desk Email: library@uo.edu.pk | Phone: +92-44-2636060 (Ext: Library Circulation)