2.3 Learning & Study Spaces

• Study Rooms & Discussion Spaces

• Reading Areas

• Computer Workstations

Learning & Study Spaces

AASTU Library provides comfortable and well-equipped spaces designed to support both individual and group learning.

Study Rooms & Discussion Spaces

Dedicated rooms are available for group discussions, collaborative projects, and academic meetings. These spaces can be reserved and are equipped to support interactive learning.

Reading Areas

Quiet reading zones are provided across all library branches for focused study. These areas offer a peaceful environment free from distractions.

Computer Workstations

Each library is equipped with computer workstations for digital learning and research.

Special Graduate Workstations are available for postgraduate students conducting advanced research and accessing specialized resources.

Graduate students workstations

Currently, there is no separate graduate library for MSc and PhD students of AASTU. AASTU Library provides a separate laptop workstation, as well as Theses and Dissertation Reading Room in the Science & Digital library (Block 45). Regular MSc and PhD students need to show their student ID to have access to the graduate students privilege areas.

Note for FTP students

• FTP (Fast-Track Program) students who have graduated from their BSc program need to show their MSc student ID issued by the University Registrar up on graduation from the BSC program.
• FTP students who have not yet graduated from their BSc program need to receive an FTP User Card from AASTU library.
• The library may issue a Temporary Pass Card for those FTP students who have graduated from their BSc program but not yet receive their MSc student ID from the Registrar office.

How to get FTP User Card?

• Bring with you both of the following to the Documentation office of the library.

i. University ID
ii. A confirmation letter from Registrar entailing that you registered for the FTP program.
iii. A printed photo of you (3×4 inches, taken no later than 6 months ago).

• Then the documentation personnel will notify you the time your FTP User Card will be ready for pick up.

Female students study spaces

AASTU library has a couple of separate Female students' study spaces—one in the old Digital & Science Library and the other in Female Students Dormitory Building (Block 006)—where each of them has 50 internet connected computer facilities.

The objective of opening the separated female students' library is to create conducive reading environment in addition to the main libraries. These settings provide our Female students with the privilege to access the library's digital collections.

Study area

Laptop workstations

Laptop workstations are available in all AASTU libraries, providing students with comfortable, Wi-Fi-enabled spaces designed for effective laptop use and study.

Quite study areas

Dedicated quiet study areas are available in the Engineering Library, offering a calm and distraction-free environment ideal for focused reading, research, and individual study.

Library computers

Because not all students have personal laptops for study or coursework, the AASTU Library provides more than 500 internet-connected computers in the old Digital Library. These computers are available 24/7 and support student learning by offering access to the AASTU e-books collection, the e-learning platform, and a wide range of digital and online resources.