qatar university library presented by kira litvin coordinator, library planning & assessment
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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