Announcement | International Open Access Week 2026: “The Cost of Knowledge”
Dear İstinye University Community,
International Open Access Week, celebrated simultaneously around the world each year, will take place this year from October 19–25, 2026, under the main theme “The Cost of Knowledge.”
Announcement | New Book from İstinye University Press: “KALKÜLÜSTAN—A Mathematical Journey Through Stories”
Dear İstinye Family,
İstinye University Press is thrilled to present readers with a special work that brings together the abstract world of mathematics with the warmth of our culture and daily life: “KALKÜLÜSTAN: A Mathematical Journey Through Stories” is now on the shelves!
Announcement | About the Block H 24/7 Study Space
Dear İstinye Family,
Due to technical work, the 24/7 space on the 6th floor of Block H will be open for use starting Thursday, October 22. During this time, you may use the 24/7 spaces on the 2nd floor of the Main Library and at the Topkapı Campus Student Center.
Announcement | Our Head of Department Bahar Biçen Aras Spoke as a Panelist at Goethe-Institut Ankara
Dear İstinye Family,
Our Head of Information Resources and Library Department, Bahar Biçen Aras, attended the panel titled “Public Space in the Digital World, Social Media, Disinformation, and Information Services” as a guest speaker. The event was held on Friday, October 9, 2026, at the Goethe-Institut Ankara Conference Hall in collaboration with the Turkish Librarians' Association and Goethe-Institut Ankara.
Announcement | Central Library Working Hours
Dear İstinye Family,
Due to adverse weather conditions, the Main Library will be open until 5:30 p.m. on October 15, 2026 (today) and Friday, October 16, 2026.
Trial Access | E-Osmanlıca, Wikilala, Kelime.com Databases
Dear İstinye Family,
The E-Osmanlıca, Wikilala, and Kelime.com databases are available for trial access until November 15, 2026.
Kelime.com | 15 Kasım 2026 Tarihine Kadar
Dictionary
Wikilala | Until 15 November 2026
Newspapers, magazines, books, and documents
E-Osmanlıca | Until 15 November 2026
Ottoman Turkish