About the Library

The Library of the Medical and Technical College is an important information, educational, and cultural center of the college, providing support for the educational process and self-directed learning of students and teaching staff.

The library maintains an organized collection of printed and electronic resources and provides them for temporary use to students and faculty members of the college.

Purpose of the Library

The main purpose of the library is to provide comprehensive informational support to the educational process, foster the development of intellectually advanced and spiritually mature individuals, promote patriotism, respect for national and universal values, and contribute to the professional and personal growth of students.

Library and Reading Room Hours

Working hours:
09:00–18:00

Days off:
Saturday, Sunday

Objectives of the Library

The library operates in accordance with the college’s curricula and is aimed at addressing general educational and developmental objectives. The main objectives of the library include:

• supporting the educational process and self-education of students and faculty through library and information-bibliographic services;

• introducing students to the values of world and national culture;

• fostering patriotism, spiritual, moral, and aesthetic qualities, ethical values, and life attitudes consistent with the traditions and norms of Kazakhstani society;

• promoting a healthy lifestyle and contributing to the preservation of physical and psychological health;

• supporting the development of national culture, intergenerational continuity, and respect for the natural environment;

• maintaining the library and textbook collections in a functional and up-to-date condition;

• providing prompt and high-quality library and information-bibliographic services to users;

• developing the library collection in accordance with the college profile and users’ information needs;

• organizing and maintaining reference and bibliographic tools and electronic databases;

• ensuring proper storage conditions and preservation of the library collection.

Library Collection and User Services

The college library collection is continuously replenished with literature on general education and core disciplines, specialized subjects, industry dictionaries and reference materials, as well as electronic textbooks. User services are provided both through the lending department and in the reading room.

The total volume of the library collection is 17,000 items, including:

• general education literature — 14,360 items;

• specialized discipline literature — 1,080 items;

• electronic textbooks — 1,560 items;

• fiction — 485 items.

The number of registered readers is 701, with an annual circulation of 12,058 items.

The library collection is maximally accessible to users through thematic shelves, book exhibitions, and informational displays.

Periodicals and Academic Methodological Activities

The library annually subscribes to periodicals, including newspapers and journals. Professional journals are actively used by faculty members as supplementary illustrated and methodological resources during classes, as well as by students when preparing term papers and graduation projects.

Faculty members publish their academic and methodological articles in national publications such as “Bilimdegi Zhanalyktar” and “College: Vocational Education”. In addition, the specialized publication “Directory of Heads of Educational Institutions” is used, contributing to the promotion and recognition of the college throughout the Republic of Kazakhstan.

Library Reading Room

The library reading room is a comfortable and quiet space for study and research, equipped with essential educational and informational resources that support effective work for students and faculty members.

Librarian:
Tanuyeva Almagul Adimanovna

The library also provides individual user services, fulfills reference and information requests, assists with literature selection on specific topics, and offers consultations. Special attention is given to the patriotic, moral, and cultural education of students.