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) Engineering & Architecture Library Science & Agriculture Library

Saab Medical Library Located off campus near AUBMC Types of Sources : Public Health Nursing Medical

Library Opening Hours Monday to Friday: 7:30 am – 12:00 am Saturday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Sunday: Noon – 12:00 am During Reading Periods and Final Exams Reading Rooms open 24 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/ Maps Arabic 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 Bilingual My Account Access borrowing details Ask 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? TROUBLESHOOTING!!! Need assistance? A TECHNICIAN is always available during library opening hours

How to setup WIRELESS connection? 1. Register your Laptop Name 2. Install the License on your laptop At the Computing and Networking Services – CNS You will be able to work on your laptop in all libraries

Most of our Resources are accessible off Campus. Research Anywhere, Anytime !!! Most of our Resources are accessible off Campus. You will be prompted to enter your AUB net account: AUB Username (e.g. cpc01) AUB Password

Visit our Reference Desk Do you need assistance in your research? Visit our Reference Desk Call us on: 2620/2621 Ask a Librarian

May be used by groups of 2 and up to 6 Group Study Areas Reservations are made ONLINE May be used by groups of 2 and up to 6 For a maximum of 3 hours/day

Reserve Reading Room

Quiet Study Areas Serials Department Reference Department

What really bothers library users? Eating & drinking Excessive noise Loud talkers 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

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