New Students’ Orientation American University of Beirut

Libraries

Information Services Department Summer 2011

AUB Libraries = Jafet /Engineering/Science

+ Saab Medical Library

JAFET - Central Library

located behind the College Hall

Branch Libraries (Lower campus)

Science & Agriculture Library

Engineering & Architecture Library

Saab Medical Library

Located off campus near AUBMC

Types of Sources :

Public HealthNursingMedical

Library Opening Hours

Monday to Friday: 7:30 am – 12:00 amSaturday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Sunday: Noon – 12:00 am

During Reading Periods and Final Exams

Reading Rooms open24 hours

Why Using the LIBRARY ?

Houses a collection of academic resources

aligned with the curriculum.

Resources are selected by faculty and librarians.

Has knowledgeable librarians to help you

locate the proper resources.

Resources we offer you

Books/ E-books Journals/ E-journals Databases general and core Audiovisuals items of all format Newspapers/ E-Newspapers Theses/ Projects (which are digitized)Photographs/ Posters/ MapsArabic Manuscripts (some of which are

digitized)

Finding Library Holdings

Use the Library Catalog (AUBCAT)

AUBCAT - The Online Public Access Catalog is a database holding the bibliographic records of the University Libraries collections (books, audios, journals, theses, manuscripts, ….)

On-campus and Off-campus access

BilingualMy AccountAccess borrowing detailsAsk a Librarian (for research help)

Where do I Borrow , Return or Renew books?

Access Services Department:

A valid AUB ID is required for borrowing:

Undergraduates 10 books/2weeks

Graduates 25 books/4

weeks

Late renewal or Late return items are subject to fines

• 1000L.L./Day - standard loan

• 10000L.L./Day - short term loan

Fines are paid at the Cashier’s Office

Where do I find previous exams and readings which my professor has placed on Reserve?

Print materials: Go to the Access Services Desk.

Online materials: Check the E-reserve found on the library webpage under collections.

How do I PRINT , SCAN or PHOTOCOPY?

Networked Printers: AUB net account is required To set the account go to the Cashier's Office

at College Hall or you can do it online. Cost is15,000 LL – 250 units

Photocopiers: Magnetic card is needed Card could be purchased near the photocopiers Cost is 5000 L.L. – 100 units

Can I research a topic , access Moodle, use AUBsis, send e-

mails… in the libraries?

A TECHNICIAN is always available during library opening hours

TROUBLESHOOTING!!! Need assistance?

How to setup WIRELESS connection?

At the Computing and Networking Services – CNS

You will be able to work on your laptop in all libraries

1. Register your Laptop Name

2. Install the License on your laptop

ResearchAnywhere, Anytime !!!

You will be prompted to enter your AUB net account: AUB Username (e.g. cpc01)

AUB Password

Most of our Resources are accessible off

Campus.

Do you need assistance

in your research?

Visit our Reference DeskCall us on: 2620/2621

Ask a Librarian

Group Study Areas

May be used by groups of 2 and up to 6

For a maximum of 3 hours/day

Reservations are made ONLINE

Reserve Reading Room

SerialsDepartment

Quiet Study Areas

ReferenceDepartment

What really bothers library users?

Eating & drinkingExcessive noise

Loud talkersMobile phones!Mobile phones!

MOBILE PHONES!!!

Please Be Considerate!

Snapshots

We are here to help you with your research

A valid AUB ID is required for borrowing

Your laptop needs to be registered with CNS for wireless connection

An AUB Net account is required for using the internet and all online resources

Almost all our online sources are remotely accessible

Rules & regulations of the libraries should be respected

Integrity in use of technology is expected to be practiced

What are your QUESTIONS?

University Libraries is the answer