Suna Kıraç Library (Main Library): Located in Rumelifeneri, Istanbul, spanning four floors and 8,300 square meters with a seating capacity for 915 people.

Print holdings: Over 270,000 items in the main collection.

Digital resources:

• 235,833 e-books
• 56,554 subscribed e-journals
• 119 academic databases, accessible on and off-campus
• 300,000 digital images including photographs, slides, maps, posters, and manuscripts

Rare collections: Approximately 7,814 rare books covering European and Ottoman history, literature, and religion, in languages such as Ottoman Turkish, French, English, Latin, Persian, and Arabic.

Branch libraries: Four additional branch libraries coordinated by Suna Kıraç Library to serve discipline-specific needs.

Special collections & archives: Theses & dissertations, Ankara State Conservatory materials, Vehbi Koç press clippings, the GABAM Byzantine Monuments photographic archive, Josephine Powell slides, and other unique research archives.

Technical infrastructure: Library operations use the Sierra automation system to manage circulation, cataloging, and resource discovery.

• 15 group study rooms available for reservation by current students.
• Reservation rules: only current Koç University students with a university email may book; rooms are reserved in 1-hour slots, up to 2 bookings per day.
• Students must check out room keys with university ID; fines apply for late key returns.
• Users are expected to leave rooms clean and ready for the next group.

• Verify off-campus access credentials for subscribed e-journals and databases.
• Confirm procedures for alumni and visiting scholars to access digital collections.

• Confirm partners and turnaround times for interlibrary loan (ILL) services and document delivery to support international research requests.

• Confirm protocols for accessing digitized manuscripts and image collections, and for requesting digitization of on-site archival materials.

• Identify subject liaison librarians for international recruitment materials, accreditation documentation, and program-specific queries (e.g., medicine, engineering, humanities).

• Confirm handling, photography, and reproduction policies for rare and fragile materials.

• Note the use of Sierra as the LMS/ILS; verify integration points for federated search, discovery layers, and authentication (e.g., SSO or Shibboleth) for automated application and researcher workflows.

• Confirm current statistics for print and digital holdings (already verified by Study in Turkiye but re-check annually).
• Confirm how digital access is provisioned for international applicants during pre-arrival orientation.
• Establish contact points in the library for campus visits and virtual tours.
• Ask for sample resource lists and subject guides for target programs you recruit for.
• Verify opening hours and holiday schedules aligned with application deadlines and exam periods.

Koç University operates as a fully integrated campus with central academic buildings hosting faculty research labs, classrooms, and student project spaces. Research centers are often adjacent to the library and main academic facilities, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration between librarians, researchers, and teaching staff.

• Maintain an up-to-date inventory of lab equipment, instruments, and software licenses.
• Confirm calibration and maintenance schedules for specialized equipment.

• Confirm lab booking systems and whether bookings are open to undergraduate student projects, postgraduate researchers, and external partners.
• Confirm safety training and certification requirements (e.g., lab safety, biosafety, electrical safety).

• Verify faculty lab leads and technical support staff availability for supervised student research.
• Confirm technical support SLA for classroom and project-based labs.

• Identify core facilities and shared instrumentation that require cross-departmental scheduling.
• Confirm policy for industry or external partner use of university labs.

• Confirm availability of prototyping spaces, maker labs, or fabrication facilities for student-led projects.
• Check whether student projects receive mentorship, project evaluation, and publishing support via the library and research offices.

• Confirm institutional review board (IRB) or ethics approvals procedures and biosafety oversight where relevant.

• Confirm data storage, backup, and research data management plans; check for faculty and student access to high-performance computing or specialized software.

• Confirm which programs require lab experience (e.g., engineering, biomedical) and verify lab capacity for incoming cohorts.
• Request sample lab schedules and student access policies to include in recruitment materials.
• Verify security, housing proximity, and transportation options for students who will spend significant time in labs.
• Ask for examples of student projects and published research to showcase in marketing materials.

• Student Centre: Collaborative spaces for group study, events, and project presentations.
• Theatre and gymnasium: Support extracurricular programs that contribute to student wellbeing.
• Parking, security, and housing facilities: Ensure smooth daily operations and accessibility for students, staff, and visiting partners.

• Align student expectations: provide clear statements about lab access and library digital access during pre-departure briefings.
• Use sample course modules and lab project examples to demonstrate hands-on learning.
• Where programs are highly technical or clinical, include lab capacity and supervision ratios as part of your recruitment pitch.

• International recruitment strategy and lead generation: attract qualified applicants and communicate facility strengths (libraries, labs, research centers) in global markets.
• Admissions and application workflow support: streamline document collection, verification, and communications to reduce manual workload and speed decision-making.
• Institutional partnerships and system integrations: support integration with university systems for applicant tracking and credential verification, compatible with library and lab access provisioning workflows.
• Program and marketing collateral: develop program-specific materials that highlight library and lab capabilities, including archives and special collections, to differentiate offerings.

• Accurate, automated sharing of facilities data (e.g., e-resource access, lab booking policies) speeds up admissions decisions and improves the pre-arrival experience for international students.
• Integration with library systems (e.g., Sierra or other LMS/ILS) helps admissions and IT teams provision accounts and access without manual steps.
• For HR and marketing teams, regular updates about facilities reduce the risk of outdated recruitment materials.

• Request current library and lab fact sheets from Koç University (or download via the Study in Turkiye university profile).
• Confirm access and authentication methods for digital resources for international students.
• Schedule a virtual or on-campus library and lab tour with named contacts (librarian liaison, lab manager).
• Obtain a sample lab safety and onboarding checklist for prospective international students.
• Confirm policies on joint research projects, industry partnerships, and external lab use.
• Integrate facility facts (spaces, equipment, rare collections) into your CRM and marketing templates for consistent messaging.

Koç University libraries and labs complete checklist offers a roadmap for understanding the depth and breadth of academic and research resources available on campus. For international student recruiters, admissions teams, HR, and education marketers, this checklist is a practical tool for evaluating program readiness, shaping recruitment messaging, and ensuring a high-quality student experience.

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