About
Ayesha Abed Library
The Ayesha Abed Library at BRAC University aims to become a world-class Knowledge Resource Centre and provide innovative new services and a wider collection of books and resources to the teaching,learning and research communities, using the latest technological developments of the 21st century. The development, organization and maintenance of archives in multiple locations; access to world-class resources; personalized assistance in the use of library and information resources; and instruction on research strategies and tools have made this one of the richest libraries in the country.
Mission
The Library's mission is to provide comprehensive resources and services in support of the research, teaching, and learning needs of the University community.
Vision
Develop a world-class Knowledge Resource Centre and provide innovative new services and collections to the teaching, learning and research communities, using latest technological developments of 21st century.
Milestones
Achived over years
BRAC University inherited the Ayesha Abed library from BRAC.
The first customized Library Software BULMS was launched
Digital Institutional Repository using Open Source Software Dspace was established- the first university library in Bangladesh with financial support from INASP.
The Elsevier Foundation awards grant for implementing Integrated Library System (ILS) using open source software Koha. BRAC University was one of the four universities selected by Elsevier from 165 applicants from different countries to receive funding for this project.
Library Learning Resource Center (LRC), funded by BRAC Bank was established to conduct on session on Information Literacy and training and workshops for library professionals, staff and faculty and the library was redesigned and renovated.
Integrated Library System (ILS) using Koha was launched. BRAC University is the first to introduce MARC 21 and a Complete Integrated Library System Koha in Bangladesh.
This year BRACU Library has successfully implemented a project entitled “Implementing next generation Open Source Discovery Tool VuFind at BRAC University Libraries”, (http://library.bracu.ac.bd/vufind/) funded by INASP, UK. VuFind is open source software which was selected as the preferred Search and Discovery interface for BRAC University Libraries. The project duration was May 2010 to January 2011. / BRAC University Library has successfully completed this discovery tool project with financial support from INASP, UK.
The first Open Source Discovery Tool Project in BangladeshVuFind was launched.
Free wireless Internet access is available at all library floors.
Celebrated this International Open Access Week first time in Bangladesh by announcing a number of awards and conducting a seminar on Open Access and Institutional Repository.
BRAC University Library introduced the first-ever Radio Frequency Identification System in Bangladesh.
Library has completed its new Drupal-based web site (free and open source content management system).
BRAC University Library offers SMS Service – the first in Bangladesh.
BRAC University Library introduced mobile website.
BRAC University Library introduced responsive website using drupal 8.
