Qatar University Library

Presented by Kira Litvin

Coordinator, Library Planning & Assessment

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Library Locations

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Gateway to QU Libraryhttp://www.qu.edu.qa/

library

New design coming soon!

Library ResourcesPrint Resources

Books for all academic programsArabic & English Journals / MagazinesThesis & DissertationsMapsRare Manuscripts Qatari Collection

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Library ResourcesE-resourcesSubscribed DatabasesFree Databases and websitesE-books

Reference Tools

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New A-Z Journal List

Coming Soon!

Search and Access E-Resources

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Library E-resources

Online Catalog

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Search & Access QU Online Catalog

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Search & Access the QU Online Catalog

New Features!

How to Borrow

Faculty can borrow books…– In person – By phone:

• Women’s Circulation Desk x4083• Men’s Circulation Desk x4069

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Renewing Period

No. of Renewals

No. of Days

No. of Books

User Category

10 Days 1 10 days 7 Under-graduate Students (Foundation, Undergraduate & Certificate)

10 Days 1 15 days 15 Post-graduate Students (Masters & Diploma)

25 Days 2 25 days 20 Faculty Members(Full Time & Part Time )

25 Days 2 25 days 20 Visiting Faculty

10 Days 1 10 days 7 Non academic Staff (Full Time & Part Time )

10 Days 1 10 days 7 External Guests

Borrowing

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Renewals

Please remember to renew your books two days before the due date if you want to keep them longer than the initial borrowing period.

Renewals can be made Online: QU Library Account by phone in-person

 

Photocopy and Scanning Service

Available for all Qatar University students, faculty, staff, and researchers

Fee charged:1 QAR per 5 sheets of A4 standard paper

Scanning Service and document delivery available

Contact : Circulation Department

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QU Library Services

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QU Library ServicesLibrary Tours & Orientation,

Information Literacy,

Research and Database Instruction

Bring your class! Come visit the library during open hours!

Workshop Sessions need to be reserved one week in advance.

Contact : Information Literacy Department

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QU Library ServicesResearch Assistance

One-on-one assistance in research projects.

Research assistance through online Ask-a-Librarian:

http://www.qu.edu.qa/library/ask.php

Contact : Reference Department

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QU Library ServicesInterlibrary Loan

& Document Delivery Service

Materials not held by QU Library may be obtained through Document Delivery Service or through GCC partner libraries.

Contact : Interlibrary Loan Department

Requests to purchase new books or journals can be made through the online catalog http://mylibrary.qu.edu.qa/

Click on “Suggest a New Purchase”

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Library of Congress Classification System

New Foundation English Collection with readers and English language materials

More e-journal and e-resource subscriptions

New state-of-the-art QU Library Building in Spring 2011

New Features

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Talk to us! In person or call Kira x5407

Suggest a purchase through the Online Catalog http://mylibrary.qu.edu.qa/

Click on “Suggest a New Purchase”

Bring your classes to visit & tour the library!

Influence Library Collection and Policies

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Visit the QU Library Homepage for more

information!http://www.qu.edu.qa/library