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New Students’ Orientation American University of Beirut Libraries

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).

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New Students’ Orientation American University of Beirut Libraries

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  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 LibraryLocated off campus near AUBMC Types of Sources : Public Health Nursing Medical

  5. Library Opening Hours Monday to Friday: 7:30 am – 12:00 amSaturday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pmSunday: 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 • Audiovisualsitems 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 Catalogis 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 Renewbooks? • Access Services Department: • A valid AUB ID is required for borrowing: • Undergraduates 10 books/2weeks • Graduates 25 books/4 weeks

  10. Laterenewal or Late return items are subject tofines • 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 andreadingswhich 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 TECHNICIANis always available during library opening hours

  14. How to setup WIRELESSconnection? 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. 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. Do you need assistance in your research? Visit our Reference Desk Call us on: 2620/2621 Ask a Librarian

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

  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! 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 

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