Nazarbayev University (NU) is a flagship academic institution in Central Asia, striving for global recognition as a top-tier research university.
The NU Library was established in 2010 to support the research and information needs of the university community. It holds a vast collection of nearly 200,000 print volumes, along with electronic books and journals, microfiches, DVDs, and online databases, primarily in English. As one of the most advanced academic libraries in Central Asia, it became the first in the region to offer 24/7 access in 2018. In 2023, it also became the first library in Kazakhstan to implement the Alma and Primo library systems.