eLibrary USA Digital Resources were Presented at KAFU as Part of the 16th International Forum of Young Scientists

On April 8, 2026, as part of the 16th International Forum of Young Scientists “Modern Scientific Trends: From Applied Research to Innovation,” an introductory event for students of the Foreign Language program was held at the Kazakh-American Free University.

The speaker at the event was Timur Shaidullin, coordinator of the American Corner at the A.S. Pushkin Library. He introduced the participants to eLibrary USA, a specialized website supported by the US government.

“This website, supported by the US Department of State, provides unlimited access to all interested students. This is necessary so that they can use it to search for various articles, dissertations, and research papers and use them as the basis for writing their own research papers or theses,” emphasized Timur Shaidullin.

During the event, students were given a detailed introduction to the resource’s key platforms:

• Libby – a digital online library.

• Bookflix – a service with educational books and manuals.

• Kanopy – a platform with documentaries and feature films.

• Pressreader – a portal with current global journals and newspapers.

• ProQuest Dissertation & Theses Global – the largest database of academic dissertations.

All presented resources are available in English, which sparked keen interest among future linguists. Students actively participated in the discussion and asked questions about the practical application of these tools.

The event concluded with a unique series of lectures from invited international experts. Timur Shaidullin invited all forum participants to join the American Corner, which always welcomes new guests and provides opportunities for free English practice, participation in thematic clubs, and specialized courses (starting at level A1).

The American Corner offers students a unique opportunity: free access to extensive digital archives by submitting an application through Google Forms. The platform brings together a variety of content: books, dissertations, research articles, journals, films, and textbooks.

Department of Foreign Languages