The Library Collection is for the benefit of all the University staff and students. Staff Members and students may borrow library materials according to the following rules:
Library materials may be borrowed upon presentation of a current University ID.
A faculty member and lecturer may borrow in one time up to (10) books for one semester, and have to be returned back by the end of the semester.
An administrative staff may borrow in one time up to (3) books, for a maximum period of two weeks.
Students may borrow 3 publications for a period of two weeks renewable for a further two-week period only.
University administrators may borrow 3 publications for the duration of one semester.
Part-time lecturers and lab supervisors may borrow 5 publications for the duration of one semester. The publications must be returned or renewed at the end of the semester.
Students may not borrow additional books while having late returns.
References, periodicals, special collections, manuscripts and non-print materials such as disks, CDs, microfilms, and videotapes are not available for loan except in special cases and with the Library Director permission.
The date due is stamped on the date slip on the back cover of the book. Borrowed publications must be returned to the Circulation Desk before the end of the loan period.
The circulation system charges a fine of 2 AED per book per day for late returns.
The circulation system charges a fine of 2 AED per book per day for late returns.
The user will be responsible for overdue charges if the materials are not returned to the Circulation Desk before the due date.
Non-print materials such as CD-ROMs, cassettes, tapes, etc., may be used inside the Library. However, if duplicate copies are available, these may be borrowed for three days.
The Reservation Section is located in the Circulation Desk area. Textbooks or materials of special importance may be reserved. However, reservations are subject to change according to the recommendations of the University Teaching Staff. Both students and staff members may borrow reserved materials for one night only.
Borrowed materials may be recalled before the end of the loan period if required by another Library user. If the required book is out on loan, it may be recalled by filling the Recall Slip at the Circulation Desk. Recalls usually take from one week to ten days. The reseller will be notified by phone or mail when the item arrives.