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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Yes, you can renew borrowed items by logging into http://bilge.isikun.edu.tr with your @isikun.edu.tr or @isik.edu.tr email address and password. You can also place hold requests through this system.

After logging into http://bilge.isikun.edu.tr, go to the "Borrowed Items" tab to view your checked-out materials. To extend the loan period, select the item and click "Renew." You can only renew an item once online.
 

No, the library is open on weekends, so materials must be returned on time.

Students: Up to 10 books and 3 DVDs.

Yes! Undergraduate students can request publications to be added to the library collection. You can fill out the request forms available at the library and place them in the designated boxes.

FMV Işık University faculty members, students, and staff.

Requests are reviewed and approved by a faculty committee.

Once the requested material is processed, the circulation desk will send an email to your @isik.edu.tr email address. The publication will be held for you for 3 days. If not collected within this period, it will be added to the general collection.

Yes, you can submit a request even if you have an overdue fine.

Faculty members can submit requests by:

First, check the library catalog at http://bilge.isikun.edu.tr/ to see if the material is already available. If it is not in the collection, you may submit a request.

Yes, you can request DVDs and Blu-Ray items.

You can submit a request by filling out request forms available at the Maslak Campus Library.

Yes! Faculty members can request teaching and research materials by:
   • Filling out forms on the library website.
   • Sending an email to saglama@isikun.edu.tr.
Note: Teaching and research material requests do not require committee approval.

Yes, you can request a newer edition of a book.
 

Yes, if your request cannot be fulfilled, you will be informed.

No, Erasmus students cannot submit publication requests.

 

  • Printed journals: Available in the Periodicals Reading Room.
  • Newspapers: Available electronically via PressReader.

  • Journals from the last year are stored under the retractable shelves in the Periodicals Reading Room.
  • Journals older than one year are bound and shelved separately.

No, newspapers are only available electronically via PressReader.

Please ask the Periodicals Section staff or call +90 216 528 70 65.

    • Recent journal issues cannot be borrowed, but photocopies can be made.
   • Older bound journals can be borrowed depending on the user category (see General Rules).

 

 

No, the library does not offer photocopying or printing services.
 

Işık University students, academic staff, and administrative staff can suggest subscription

For inquiries, contact the Periodicals Section via email or call +90 216 528 7

 

You can use the 360 Core database and publisher websites.

 

  • Some journals may not be available in print, as 96% of subscriptions are electronic.
  • You can access electronic journals via on-campus or remote access.

No, please check the E-Journals page for details on available electronic periodicals.