University Resources

The Learning Resource Centre is at the heart of students’ learning and is modelled on the latest approaches to learning.  The Centre comprises a contemporary library and electronic learning facilities in comfortable surroundings. As a student you will be encouraged to use the learning resources independently and you will have free access to Information and Communications Technology (ICT) resources across the University and in the dormitory.

WIUT is the first Central Asian international university to employ international practices in library provision. The learning philosophy of Independent Learning requires extensive support for students. 

University Library

The library is a key part of the learning resources of the University. The environment is that of an international university, with a customer focus and a mission of enabling students to learn independently.

There are different areas for students to work, either quietly on their own or in groups working on shared material or group exercises.  Students have open and free access to a range of information and learning materials including online journals, electronic information as well as an extensive stock of printed material.  It is a modern and light environment where students can browse for books on the shelves, and make use of open access computers to surf the internet or finish coursework assessments.

The Library is open six days a week during term and holds extra copies of books in heavy demand. It also has a special short loan collection of key books so that all students have access to core materials.  There is also an enquiry service with specialist staff for each subject area and a self-service photocopying facility.

The Library’s web-based online catalogue allows you to search by author, title or keyword, while a wide range of databases available via the web and on CD-ROM enables you to find material published worldwide.  Both the online catalogue and the web-based datasets will be available for use throughout the University’s computer network. 

To access the LRC page (and to connect to the electronic journals) go to http://intranet/lrc/library/index.htm. 

Information Technology Learning Resources

The University has an extensive network of PCs in public access work areas clustered in four large purpose-designed learning areas.  Students have open access to all PCs up to 12 hours per day.  Some rooms are scheduled for teaching with one room dedicated to open access. The application of computers to support teaching and learning is an integral part of WIUT’s courses and students are encouraged to develop a high level of IT skills relevant to their academic discipline.

All students have access to the internet and will be provided with their own personal e-mail address and resources for developing web pages. Software applications available on campus range from word processing to advanced statistical and mathematical packages as well as programming languages and there is specialist software to support particular courses. Training and help in basic computer use is available in the form of self-study courses, taught courses, on-line support as well as from the Learning Resources Help Desk.  In addition, the University dormitory is connected to a network that supports on-site and web access in each room, with assistance and advice available to students on the purchase and connection of their own computer.

The University also has a Multimedia Resource Centre consisting of a TV and Radio studio and a suite of computers which can be used to design and develop multimedia materials. Students make use of this resource and are encouraged to produce material, some of which has been broadcast on national television.