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New HEC Digital Library resources now accessible β€” activate your account at the Library Help Desk Library Timings: Mon–Fri 08:00 AM–07:00 PM | Sat & Sun Closed | Fri Prayer & Lunch Break 12:30–2:00 PM Workshop: Research Skills & Zotero Citation Manager β€” Registrations open until June 30 Thesis submission portal (ETheses) is now integrated with DSpace Repository New arrivals: 1,200+ titles added to the Koha catalog β€” Explore the New Books section New HEC Digital Library resources now accessible β€” activate your account at the Library Help Desk Library Timings: Mon–Fri 08:00 AM–07:00 PM | Sat & Sun Closed | Fri Prayer & Lunch Break 12:30–2:00 PM Workshop: Research Skills & Zotero Citation Manager β€” Registrations open until June 30 Thesis submission portal (ETheses) is now integrated with DSpace Repository New arrivals: 1,200+ titles added to the Koha catalog β€” Explore the New Books section
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Search across 200,000+ books, journals, theses, and digital resources β€” all in one place.

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πŸ“… June 15, 2026

Research Skills & Zotero Citation Manager Workshop

A hands-on workshop for postgraduate students covering literature search strategies, reference management using Zotero, and ethical citation practices. Venue: Central Library Seminar Hall.

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πŸ“… June 10, 2026

1,200 New Titles Added to the Koha Book Catalog

The library has received a fresh consignment of 1,200 titles across Science, Technology, Social Sciences, and Literature. Visit the New Arrivals shelf or search in Koha OPAC.

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πŸ“… June 5, 2026

Extended Library Hours During Final Examinations 2026

To support students during the final exam period, the library will operate from 08:00 AM to 07:00 PM, Monday to Friday. Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays remain closed. Reading room and Wi-Fi access will be available throughout.

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Policy Update
Thesis Submission via ETheses Portal
All M.Phil and PhD theses must now be submitted digitally through the DSpace ETheses portal before physical copies are accepted.
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HEC Update
HEC Digital Library β€” Springer 2026 Package Renewed
Access to 3,000+ Springer journals has been renewed for 2026. Use your UoP email credentials to authenticate via the HEC Digital Library portal.
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Koha LMS Upgraded to Version 23.11
The Koha Library Management System has been upgraded. Staff may experience a brief learning curve. Training sessions will be held every Tuesday at 10:00 AM.

A Legacy of Learning Since 1950

The University of Peshawar Central Library has served the University of Peshawar community for over seven decades. As the intellectual heart of KPK's flagship university, we provide access to world-class research resources, digital repositories, and a welcoming environment for scholars and students alike.

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Digital Theses
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E-Databases

About the Central Library

Serving researchers, faculty, students, and staff with knowledge resources since the University's founding.

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Our Mission

To support the teaching, learning, and research goals of the University of Peshawar by providing equitable access to quality information resources, expert guidance, and modern library services in a welcoming environment.

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Our Vision

To be the premier academic library in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa β€” a hub of knowledge, innovation, and scholarly excellence that empowers every member of the University community to achieve their full academic potential.

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Our History

Established in 1950 alongside the University of Peshawar, the Central Library has grown from a modest reading room into a modern multi-floor facility housing over 200,000 volumes, digital repositories, and state-of-the-art research infrastructure.

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Our Collections

Our holdings span print books, periodicals, newspapers, government documents, rare manuscripts, maps, microforms, and 5,800+ digitised theses and dissertations β€” all discoverable through the integrated Koha and DSpace systems.

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Library Technology

The library runs Koha LMS (v23.11) for circulation and cataloguing, DSpace for institutional digital archiving, and provides access to HEC-subscribed databases including Springer, Elsevier, JSTOR, IEEE, and more via dedicated reading room terminals.

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Our Team

A dedicated team of qualified librarians, cataloguers, and support staff is available during all working hours to assist with reference queries, research support, inter-library loans, and digital resource training.

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Library Membership

All registered students, faculty, and staff of the University of Peshawar are eligible for free library membership. Bring your university ID card to the Library Help Desk to activate your borrowing privileges.

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Circulation Privilege

Students may borrow 2 books, Faculty 3 books, and Non-Teaching staff 2 books at a time.

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Remote Access

The University of Peshawar provides VPN services that allow authorized users to securely access digital library resources outside the university premises. For VPN access, users may contact or visit the Center for IT Services (CITS), University of Peshawar. DSpace theses and institutional publications remain freely accessible worldwide without authentication.

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