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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). - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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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 LibraryLocated off campus near AUBMC
Types of Sources :
Public HealthNursingMedical
Library Opening Hours Monday to Friday: 7:30 am – 12:00 am
Saturday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pmSunday: 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 HoldingsUse 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 accessBilingual
My 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