The collections of the Eugenides Foundation Library have been developed with the aim of supporting education, research, and lifelong learning, consistently reflecting the Foundation’s mission to promote scientific and technical knowledge.
With a particular focus on the fields of science, technology, shipping, and vocational education, the Library’s collections include print and digital materials covering a wide range of subject areas, serving students, educators, researchers, professionals, and the general public.
The Library operates as a hybrid library, combining traditional collections with modern digital resources and online services, offering multiple ways to access knowledge and information.
Printed Collections
The print collections include books, journals, encyclopedias, dictionaries, and other informational materials, with an emphasis on the natural sciences, new technologies, shipping, and technical education. At the same time, they offer a selection of titles in the humanities, social sciences, and literature, supporting users’ broader learning and research needs.
Digital Collections and Electronic Resources
The Library provides access to digital collections, electronic resources, and specialized information resources, enhancing the ability to search for and utilize reliable information both on and off campus.
Maritime Collection
The maritime collection is one of the Library’s most distinctive features and reflects the Eugenides Foundation’s longstanding connection to maritime education and shipping. It includes specialized materials that support education, vocational training, and research in the fields of shipping and maritime technology.
Collection Development and Enrichment
The collections are constantly being expanded through purchases, subscriptions, and donations, in accordance with the educational and informational needs of the user community. The Library also encourages its members to suggest new materials, thereby actively contributing to the ongoing development and updating of its collections.
The Library’s goal is to maintain and develop high-quality collections that support education, research, professional development, and the cultivation of scientific thought.
