Preamble

Knowledge is needed to make life beautiful by refreshing and expanding the mind. Reading books is one of the ways to know yourself. Reading books independently is essential for students' freedom of reading and freedom of thought. Which later played a practical role in the formation of the country and the nation. And we need a library to read books independently.

The library is the lifeblood of an educational institution and the bearer of knowledge. The more developed the library, the more developed the country.

Realizing this, Daffodil International University, located in Daffodil Smart City, Ashulia, near the capital Dhaka, has established the Daffodil International University Library, which spans an area of seventy thousand (70,000) square feet. It houses a vast array of knowledge, including academic books on subjects such as history, religion, politics, economics, and culture, displayed alongside both new and old captivating books. The library boasts an impressive collection of approximately one million one hundred forty thousand five hundred (1,140,500) items, including hard copies and e-resources. All members of the DIU community are welcome to join the library. The reading area is well-equipped, accommodating up to 1,500 users at a time, with the option for members to borrow books and take them home.

The library features several sections to ensure smooth and efficient services, including the Circulation Section, Cataloging and Processing, Reference Section, Bangabandhu and Liberation War Study Centre, Newspaper and Periodical Section, Kabi Nazrul Eduplex, Rabindranath Knowledge Park, Photo Gallery, Library Cafe, as well as a Napping Zone and a Mind Mapping Place.

Bangladesh Corner

The Bangladesh Corner serves as a vital resource for the university community, enriching knowledge about the country's rich history, particularly the Liberation War of Bangladesh. This corner offers faculty, staff members, students, and researchers a comprehensive understanding of the birth of Bangladesh and the struggle for independence.

The primary goal of this corner is to educate the current generation about the historical events that shaped the nation, the philosophy behind its creation, and the significance of the Liberation War. By doing so, the Bangladesh Corner helps bridge the gap between history and the present generation, ensuring that the legacy of the nation is preserved and passed down.

In addition to traditional library services, the Bangladesh Corner provides modern e-library services, featuring e-books, e-journals, e-magazines, and access to databases such as UGC, UDL, and other e-resources subscribed to by national and international consortiums. Even during challenging times like the COVID-19 pandemic, the library continues to offer uninterrupted services through contemporary library software. Through OpenAthens, users can access e-resources from anywhere, and the VuFind-powered search engine eliminates the need to look up information across various databases. Furthermore, KOHA, DSpace, and Turnitin software are available for research verification.

The library also caters to diverse reading preferences with various reading areas, including a 'Cafe Library' where students can enjoy a book with a cup of coffee or a light snack. Free WiFi browsing is available throughout the library, creating an ideal environment for book lovers within the Daffodil community.

Recognizing the importance of reading and sports in keeping the youth engaged and away from harmful activities, the library regularly hosts 'lesson-chats' for groups to share reading experiences, insights, and opinions.

Ultimately, the Bangladesh Corner not only promotes mental excellence, transparency, and social responsibility but also offers a space for personal growth and self-discovery.

Library Cafe'

As a growing organism, the collaboration of library services is increasing day by day as per demand users' expectations. Cafe library or Library Cafe is one of those glorious extensions called in the library building for the past few decades. Despite the digital revolution, people are returning to libraries to access resources that are not available online or just to enjoy the atmosphere of these tranquil spots.

Sometimes users have to engage in painstaking research in libraries. When users are feeling bored to research work and need some relaxation to fresh mind, then they can use the Cafe Library which is developed beside the stack area. It will be a more attractive and serene environment to read while enjoying a cup of coffee.

In this regard, a cafe in a library or Library Cafe may restart users' stamina in their scholastics works. It may save library staff time for uninterrupted service provision. Hence a Library Cafe creates a peaceful atmosphere for studying and exploring the world more interactively. Thus a library may be a full force center of creativity, community, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Keeping this in mind, for the first time in Bangladesh, Daffodil International University is providing a Cafe in its library building. This library cafe includes food and drinking facilities, floor seating facilities. Short time rest and sleeping facilities and so on to restart your brainstorm for further study.

Kabi Nazrul EduPlex 

The academic library aims to provide academic support and research reference at the right information to the users. At present education systems cross the boundary of users’ expectations. Users expect to learn a new arena of education that will be enjoyable and where sound, photographs, and teaching techniques can all come together and follow during the learning mood of the time. DIU library is thinking of a new arena of education to expose these services and facilities and how to enhance the attraction of the users to come to the library. In this connection, the DIU library is going to add an attractive EduPlex for the users and to fulfill users’ other needs. It will include education-based documentaries, movies, and theater as well as renowned experts’ opinions on the particular topics. Users will be utilized by the EduPlex as their need with the cooperation of the Head of the department.