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Library Services (Students)

Course Reserves and Previous Exams

Print copies of the course reserves and previous exams from the Circulation desk.

Borrowing Material

Know more about your borrowing privileges and about the process of ordering items through the University Libraries.

Article/Item Request Forms:

Order Articles not available in the library
Suggest New Title (Books or other items)

Borrowing Loan Period:

You are responsible for returning borrowed items to the library on or before due date or time.
For Online Renewal go to My Account and enter your AUBNet account and password (email account/password).
For more details on renewals, recall, and lost or damaged items check here, or contact the Circulation desk at ext. 2618 or send an email to [email protected].

Borrower Category	Credentials	Items	Loan Period
Undergraduates	AUB ID Card	10 Books 3 Audiovisual items 3 Periodical issues 3 Periodical volumes	4 weeks 3 days 3 days Building use
Graduates/ Executive MBA	AUB ID Card	25 Books 3 Audiovisual items 3 Periodical issues 3 Periodical volumes	8 weeks 3 days 3 days Building use
Ph.D. Candidates	AUB ID Card	50 Books 3 Audiovisual items 3 Periodical issues 3 Periodical volumes	1 semester 3 days 3 days Building use

** Active AUB students need a valid AUB ID to borrow library materials.

** Overdue fines: 1$ per item per day. For more details check here.

Studying

A number of total silence, quiet study and group study areas are available at the University Libraries, in addition to computer labs. To know more about the Library watch the Orientation Video or book now for a tour.

All graduate students may use the Carrel Room, which is designated as a quiet space to support their research and writing activities toward degree requirements, makinf sure to follow the below Room's rules:

No food, drink or smoking
No items are allowed to be left unattended including:

Laptops and other electronic devices and wires
Books, notebooks and other study materials
Personal items (makeup, clothes or pillows….)
Backpacks

Windows must always remain closed, and no materials are allowed to cover or block them.
The library is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen items.
Carrels are subject to routine inspections to ensure compliance, unattended items will be removed and discarded
Report inquiries to the circulation desk or email to [email protected].

Please respect the University Libraries' Code of Conduct.

Technology
The University Libraries provides a range of computing and information technology services for all library users.
Connect from Off-Campus
What is accessible off-campus? Most E-resources may be accessed off-campus, you will be prompted to enter your AUBnet username and password. Databases that are not accessible off-campus are identified by the "campus access only" sign.

Printing, Photocopying & Scanning, Wi-Fi & Internet Connection
For assistance, call ext. 2627

Ask a Librarian

My Library Account

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Undergraduates FYP

The University Library will be closed throughout the week of September 30, 2024.

Online Library services will be provided as needed through the Library webpage and by emailing [email protected].

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