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Library
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MultiSearch
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As part of their education, AUB students will have access to the University Libraries (Jafet and the branch libraries -Science & Agriculture and Engineering & Architecture). Many of the University Libraries' resources are accessible on and off campus
The University Libraries hold over half a million printed volumes, 3000 Periodical titles subscriptions of which 182 are in Arabic. The virtual collections, with special strengths in the pure sciences, humanities and engineering include approximately 22,000 titles within over 100 electronic databases.
The Libraries have one of the largest and most complete collections of Arabic newspapers covering the 19th and 20th centuries. To this must be added the vast array of primary and secondary material available on microfilm and microfiche and in a multiplicity of databases which are accessible to all AUB students. The University Libraries also own over 1300 manuscripts, overwhelmingly concerned with matters pertaining to Islam and other aspects of Middle Eastern life and history.
Below are major services available to Ph.D., Graduate, and Undergraduate Students:
Ph.D. and Graduates
- Borrowing Privileges
- Document Delivery Services (DDS): go directly to
the FORM.
- Ph.D. students can order up to 15 items/year (articles, chapters of books, conferences, proceedings or any other research material) not found in AUB libraries, free of charge.
- Graduate students can order up to 10 items/year
(articles, chapters of books, conferences, proceedings or any other
research material) not found in AUB libraries, free of charge.
Click here to learn more. - Track articles ordered: Go to LIBCAT, under My Account section, sign-in by entering your barcode and password. If you forgot your password, contact the Automation Department at ext.2604, or by email: automation@aub.edu.lb
- Browsing the stacks: PhD and graduate students are allowed access to the library stacks during opening hours. Valid AUB ID card is necessary for entry.
- Researching/finding materials:
- Start your search with a subject-specific Research Guide
- Search for books and AUB theses
- Find journals by title (print and online): check the Journal Finder
- Search for Current Journals
- Locate theses and dissertations of other universities
- Check online books, online encyclopedias, and online databases
- Findonline newspapers (current and archived)
- Checking newly added titles
- Getting one-on-one assistance in literature reviews and Citation Management
- Formatting your thesis and submitting it
- Reserving a carrel:
- Graduate Students writing theses should request a letter from their advisor stating they are engaged in thesis preparation. Print this form, fill it out, sign it, and send it to the Circulation Librarian, who will contact you for the room key. A fully refundable key deposit of LL.100,000 is required.
- Associates/Scholars should get a library membership card before reserving a carrel. Print this form, fill it out, sign it, and send it to the Circulation Librarian, who will contact you for the room key. A fully refundable key deposit of LL.100,000 is required.
- Reserving an Information Session
- E-mailing your query through Ask a Librarian
Undergraduates
- Finding basic information about the libraries: Check the Quick Orientation
- Finding a student job at the libraries: Contact the Students' Affairs Office
- Borrowing books and other items: Check your Borrowing Privileges
- Researching/finding materials:
- Get help with your research: Ask a Librarian
- Find resources for your major: check the Research Guides
- Find books, videos, DVDs, etc..: Check the Library Catalog - LIBCAT
- Find journals by title (print and online): check the Journal Finder
- Find a list of current journals in your discipline: check the Current Journals
- Find articles on a topic in journals and newspapers: Good starting place is the General databases, and MultiSearch.
- Search the Internet effectively
- Find materials on Reserve (Jafet 3rd floor) and online E-Reserve