Library Services

Loan and Reserve Services

• Loan Services:
• Loan for internal use: The user searches the Discovery Tool for needed Books, browses through the shelves, and uses the books while in the library or proceeds to check them out.
• Loan for external use: The user searches the library Discovery Tool for needed Books then borrows the books according to loan policies, by using his/her University ID card.
• Interlibrary loan: The library is bound by interlibrary loan agreement with other libraries, that allow the library users to borrow resources from the other libraries, by filling a form and following the regulations of that agreement.

Reserve Services: 

Course reserve materials: At the beginning of each semester, instructors request to put course textbook(s) and related materials on reserve shelves for student use. In addition to the electronic course reserve that can be accessed via this link These books and related materials are used inside the library only. At the end of the semester, all books are returned to the shelves, except for those that are to be kept indefinitely on reserve upon the instructor's request.

Book Reserve (Hold): Users can search for books via the library Discovery Tool and place a hold on books they want to borrow later on their convenience.

Reference Services

Reference questions and general queries may be submitted by LiveChat Services availabe on the library website, or by visiting the library, via email or telephone call.  Questions are answered by specialized staff.

Group Study Rooms

The library has four group study rooms that are heavily used by students. Priority is given to groups of final year students preparing their graduation projects, and for Graduate students.  All users are requested to adhere to the rules governing the use of the rooms. 

Reserve a Study Room

Internet and Wi-Fi:  

All library users are allowed free access to wired or wireless internet connections at computer stations or using their personal laptops.