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Information Services

Office of Academic Resources (Central Library)

Chulalongkorn University Central Library

About

The Office of Academic Resources (Central Library) at Chulalongkorn University is dedicated to providing high-quality services and facilities for accessing various information resources. These resources include international academic journals, rare publications, digital media, textbooks, and magazines. Additionally, the office features studios and spaces for producing various types of media, supporting teaching, research, and knowledge-seeking for students, faculty, staff, and the general public.

Our Services

The Office of Academic Resources provides information services and a wide range of facilities for students, staff, and the general public. Key services include:

  • Book and information materials borrowing and return system
  • Books Delivery Service via the OPAC system
  • Self-check machines for borrowing and returning materials
  • Self-service photocopying, printing, and scanning
  • Meeting rooms, training rooms, and group study rooms
  • Computer and internet services, including wireless network access
  • Media and multimedia production services (Multimedia Lab, Digital Signage, Media Production)
  • Prayer room for users, as appropriate
  • Access to digital databases and online repositories, such as Chula Digital Collections

Accessing the Service

The Office of Academic Resources has the following basic procedures for users

1
Register

Register to become a user (students, staff, or various membership types) in order to request services such as borrowing and returning information resources and other library services.

2
Search and reserve resources

Access the library’s information system via the website https://www.car.chula.ac.th/. Alternatively, you can visit the service counter to check for desired resources such as books, journals, or digital media, and then place an order to receive the service.

3
Borrow and return using the Self-Check machine

Use the self-check machines located throughout the library to borrow and return books. The system allows you to scan your card for immediate book borrowing or return.

Note: Chulalongkorn University students and staff can access our services using the CU Nex and CU Nex Staff apps.

Opening Hours

Monday – Friday

  • Floors 1–2 and 4–5 are open from 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
  • The 6th floor is open from 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM.

Saturday

  • Floors 1-6 are open from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

Sunday

  • Floors 1-5 are open from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
  • Floor 6 is closed.