Meet Your Librarian:
Our Team: At Halkbank Library, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to fostering a welcoming and enriching environment for all visitors. Each member of our team brings a wealth of experience, passion, and knowledge to support your academic and personal growth.
Sara Bayram - Head Librarian: With a passion for literature and education, I’m Dedicated to ensure the library as a center of excellence. As the librarian, I am passionate about connecting people with the resources they need. Whether you’re searching for academic references, leisure reading, or just a quiet place to think, I am here to help.
Andrijana Videska - Librarian: Passionate book lover with a degree in literature and I truly enjoy mu role as a librarian. Whether you are searching for a great read or need research assistance, I am here to help you navigate the world of books and information. I believe that libraries are perfect spaces for personal growth, education and cultural enrichment. I strive to create welcoming environments where everyone can access the knowledge they seek.
Student Volunteers: Our passionate student volunteers and interns contribute to daily operations, gaining valuable experience while helping to create a supportive library environment.
At Halk Bank Library, our time is always ready to support your academic journey and inspire lifelong learning.
Vision Statement
Vision: To create an inspiring, inclusive and technologically advanced space where knowledge flows freely, ideas transform into innovation, and the community thrives through lifelong learning.
To be a center of academic excellence, supporting learning, teaching, and research through access to diverse resources technology.
Mission Statement
Mission: "Our mission is to provide a welcoming and inclusive space that facilitates access to diverse knowledge resources, fosters academic excellence, and supports the intellectual and personal growth of our community. Through innovative technologies, dedicated services, and collaborative learning opportunities, we aim to empower individuals to succeed in an ever-evolving global landscape."
Create a welcoming and inclusive environment that promotes learning, collaboration, and creativity.
Preserve and share cultural, scholarly, and institutional heritage for future generations.
Future projects
At the International Balkan University, we are reimagining the traditional library into a dynamic, innovative, and inclusive space that fosters learning, creativity, and collaboration. Our vision for the new university library is to create an environment that blends advanced technology with comfort, sustainability, and community engagement, making it a central hub for academic excellence and personal growth.
· Halkbank Library is evolving into a modern, innovative, and user-centered space that will serve as a hub for knowledge, research, and community engagement. Our future and projects aim to blend cutting-edge technology, sustainable design, and comfortable learning environments to inspire students, researchers, and visitors alike.
· Digital Resource Expansion: Increased access to e-books, online journals, and research databases for seamless learning.
· AI-Powered Search Tools: Intelligent search systems to help users quickly find books and research materials.
· Research Assistance Programs: Dedicated staff and digital tools to support academic research.
· Digital Library Hub: A large digital repository accessible both on and off-campus, featuring e-books, journals, and research databases.
· Robotics and AI Assistance: AI-powered search systems and robotic assistants for book retrieval and information services.
· Innovation Hub (Makerspace): Equipped with 3D printers, design software, and creative tools for prototyping and project development.
With these exciting projects and developments, we are committed to creating a space where knowledge thrives, and ideas come to live.