1. New Students’ Orientation American University of Beirut Libraries
Information Services Department
Summer 2011

2. AUB Libraries = Jafet /Engineering/Science + Saab Medical Library
JAFET - Central Library
located behind the College Hall

3. Branch Libraries (Lower campus)
Engineering & Architecture Library
Science & Agriculture Library

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

5. 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

6. 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.

7. 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)

8. 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)

9. Where do I Borrow , Return or Renew books?
Access Services Department:
A valid AUB ID is required for borrowing:
Undergraduates books/2weeks
Graduates books/4 weeks

10. 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

11. 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.

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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

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

17. 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

18. Reserve Reading Room

19. Quiet Study Areas
Serials
Department
Reference
Department

20. What really bothers library users?
Eating & drinking
Excessive noise
Loud talkers
Mobile phones!
MOBILE PHONES!!!
Please Be Considerate!

21. Snapshots

22. 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

23. What are your QUESTIONS?
University Libraries is the answer 