As Bayburt University Library and Documentation Department, by adopting the fastest, most economical and most accurate service approach for information access, to support the research and education conducted at our university, to provide and organize scientific and cultural materials that our academic staff, administrative staff, students and external visitors may need in our library and non-library units, and to provide a professional service adapted to the information age.
Our Work and Duties;
- To provide sufficient number and quality of personnel to achieve the purpose/purposes,
- To provide various information sources that users need due to their education-training and research activities,
- To provide more effective use of information sources such as lending, consulting, information etc. In addition to services, to provide various bibliographic resources and tools
- To provide and organize reading and study areas for different purposes
- To help the user group develop their reading habits and make use of their free time
- To plan and develop user education programs in order to increase the use of the library and library resources
- To create a record of university publications and other resources
- To cooperate with other libraries and organizations
- To ensure the interpretation and service of information
- To contribute to the society by transferring the collection to future generations
1- Library Commission
It consists of a chairman and seven members.
- The correspondence of the Commission is carried out by the Library and Documentation Department.
- The duties of the Library Commission are as follows;
- The Commission prepares the necessary regulations, directives, plans and programs for the smooth operation of library and documentation services.
- The Commission monitors the developments in this field through personnel specialized in the field of Librarianship and decides on the classification system of all publications in the library. It discusses the innovations in this field through reports regularly submitted by its expert personnel and works to ensure that these innovations are included in the library.
- The Commission directs the library activities within the framework of the annual activity report and budget.
- The Commission cooperates with all academic staff working in the faculties, institutes, colleges and vocational schools of the university at certain periods each year and works on the materials to be taken into the library and to be deducted from the records and other issues.
2- Publication Commission
It consists of a chairman and two members. The Publication Commission makes the necessary plans for publications, makes all kinds of decisions and monitors the implementations according to the principles determined by the University Senate. The Commission decisions are finalized with the approval of the University Board of Directors. The Library and Documentation Department conducts correspondence.
3- Quality Unit Commission
It consists of quality unit representatives and members. As the Quality Unit Commission, to provide service by meeting all applicable conditions in accordance with the institution's quality policy, legislation and standards and to create quality awareness within the unit.
4- Cataloging Job Description
Cataloging is to organize and record books, periodicals, audiovisual and electronic resources provided to the library in a way that ensures easy and quick access to the reader, by ensuring effective management of library resources, accelerating users' access to information and supporting our university's academic processes. Cataloging;
- To ensure that all information resources (books, periodicals, electronic resources, etc.) received by the library are cataloged in accordance with international cataloging and classification standards (e.g. Dewey Decimal Classification System, LC Classification System),
- To enter resource information completely and accurately into the library automation system (Yordam), to update existing catalog records,
- To classify resources in accordance with standard classification systems such as the Library of Congress Classification System,
- To ensure that e-books, digital articles and other online resources are cataloged appropriately,
- To contribute to the development of policies and procedures for the library's cataloging processes,
- To optimize the cataloging process with other libraries through TO-KAT; to interact with external cataloging and information sharing networks,
- To follow innovations in cataloging tools, software and technologies and to integrate them into the system when necessary,
- To ensure that cataloging processes are carried out efficiently and accurately in accordance with the university's quality assurance standards.
5- Loan-Return Job Description
To ensure that library users have effective access to information resources and to ensure that the library's material cycle runs smoothly. Loan-return;
- To ensure that users borrow library materials (books, magazines, DVDs, etc.) and to record lending transactions correctly in the library automation system,
- To accept materials returned by users, update return transactions in the system and check the damage status of the materials,
- To extend the period of borrowed materials according to user requests and to follow up on reserved resources,
- To remind users for materials returned late, to follow up on late fines and to carry out the necessary procedures,
- To follow up on the return process of loaned materials, to report on lost or damaged materials and to notify users if necessary,
- To inform library users about loans, returns and other services; guiding users about library policies,
- regularly monitoring borrowed and returned materials and preparing statistical reports about these processes,
- effectively using library automation systems and loan-return technologies (e.g. barcode readers, RFID systems),
- ensuring that loan and return processes are carried out in accordance with the university's library regulations and quality standards.
6- Purchasing Job Description
To ensure the purchase of books, journals, electronic resources, databases and other information resources to meet the needs and demands of library users. Purchasing:
- Conducting communication with suppliers who provide goods and services to the library, receiving price quotes, managing supplier relationships and making agreements,
- Preparing the library's purchasing requests, following the approval process and carrying out purchasing transactions in accordance with the university's financial policies and procedures,
- Conducting market research for books, journals, electronic resources and other library materials, finding alternative suppliers and sources,
- Performing the library's resource purchasing processes within the determined budget limits and ensuring control of expenditures,
- Following up agreements and license agreements with suppliers, ensuring that the library fulfills its legal obligations,
- Following up the delivery processes of ordered resources, checking the materials received and taking the necessary actions regarding deficiencies or faulty deliveries,
- Determining user needs and meeting resource demands accordingly by collaborating with the library's academic and administrative units,
- Managing the library's database subscriptions, following up on renewal and cancellation transactions for periodicals and digital platforms,
- Regularly archiving all documents related to purchasing processes and, when necessary, reporting to the management,
It includes ensuring that the purchasing processes are carried out in accordance with the university's quality standards and relevant legal regulations (Law No. 4734 - Tender Law and Law No. 4735 - Tender Contract Law).
7- Movable Registration Procedures
To ensure effective management of the university's movable assets, facilitate inventory tracking and ensure quality assurance in movable asset processes. Movable registration procedures;
- Keeping and updating the inventory records of the university's movable and fixed assets (furniture, electronic devices, laboratory equipment, etc.) in accordance with the Movable Property Regulation,
- Recording new movable assets received by the university, counting and inspecting existing movable assets at regular intervals, reporting lost or damaged assets,
- Performing the entry and exit procedures of movable assets, ensuring that the material is deposited to the relevant units and preparing the necessary documents,
- Delegating materials to the relevant personnel of the university, following the debit process and controlling the usage periods of the materials,
- Following the maintenance and repair needs of movable assets in use, contacting the relevant services when necessary,
- Managing the processes of transferring movable assets to another unit, re-evaluating them or scrapping those that have completed their service life,
- Ensuring that all records and documents related to movable assets are archived regularly and are easily accessible,
- Ensuring that the university's movable asset processes are carried out in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations (e.g. Movable Property Regulation).
Providing regular reports to senior management and relevant units regarding movable property management, providing information about the current status of movable assets,
Includes using movable property tracking software (e.g. Movable Registration and Management System - TKYS) and other inventory management tools effectively.