Library and Learning Resources Center
The purpose for Library and Learning Resources Center (LLRC) is to preserve, collect, organize information which conveys integral role in supporting higher education and research activities in UD. Making knowledge and information accessible to faculty, students, staff, alumni and researchers in addition to providing high quality services are the LLRC top priority. To fulfill these needs, the library is compelled to utilizing the best available resources and the latest information technologies.UD library provides the following services:
- Orientation program: Library always participates during orientation for newly joined students. The program teaches new students the ways to search for information, the databases available for each category (undergraduates and postgraduates) and shows them the ways to get and use information. Students are introduced to other library services such as references services, self-check in kiosk, reserving the books online and contacts to librarians.
- Circulation
The borrowing policy ensures library resources are available to all patrons. Faculty members are allowed to check out items for 60 days, with 10 items at a time. Students and staff are given 25 days’ check-out with 5 items at a time.
- Reference Services
An active reference service is available to answer queries concerning the patron’s need of the library, and its services. The librarian assists patrons and researchers in using electronic resources and in information retrieval. Reference librarian is available to assist all patron’s research works.
- Digital Library Access Services
The Library provides access to thousands of e-books and e-journals with indexes, abstracts and full text through EBSCO, ProQuest Central, ProQuest Oasis, ProQuest Dissertations and Theses, Emerald, Kluwer Arbitration, LexisNexis Academic International, LexisNexis Middle East, EIKON, Springer, World Bank, IMF-e-library and so on. UD has unlimited access rights to these databases and are accessible to stakeholders. The library is considering subscription of more databases in the coming years to increase its coverage scope.
- Online Public Access Catalog
Liberty Library Management is being used at the library. This system provides a powerful and user-friendly search interface for all library holdings (printed and electronic). The Liberty integrates, centralizes cataloguing, circulation, searching and reporting functions. It is a web-based browser which supports federated search function and material can be searched by author, title, subject, keywords and series.
- Current Awareness
Formal and informal instructional facilities are provided to all patrons. All new students are given instructions on the use of library services and resources during the orientation week. Informal instructions are provided on a regular basis through library brochures at the circulation desk and one-to-one in the library. In class instructions are also given on a request basis.
- Photocopying Services
Self-service operated machines are available for copying in the library. The library circulation desk and IT Department can add the balance to students’ account when needed. Copyright laws are strictly observed while making photocopies of the material. Two multiple use (printer, photocopier & scanner) machines are also available for students’ use.
Inter-Library Loan
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The library has arrangements to provide journal articles, reports, and other documents from regional libraries. This service supports the research activities at University of Dubai and keeps the library fill the gap of the library collection.
- Open Learning Resources Center
The Center is equipped with 30 of the latest laptops and provides free access to the library resources to all patrons. All laptops are equipped with Internet, wireless LAN, and web browsers (more than 3) with connection to network printers all over the University of Dubai.
- Research Assistance
The library recently has started assisting students in their research work. It has initiated on its webpage an information skills’ corner that consists of three types of manuals of styles which help students to cite sources, annotations and arrange other bibliographic information. Most common manual of styles are Chicago Manual of Style, American Psychological Association (APA) and Harvard Manual of Style.
- Audio Visual
All cubicles are equipped with 40-inch screens for interactive learning and audiovisual presentation. Bring your own device (BYOD) policy is used in those cubicles and students or faculty are using their own laptops to present their research or share information. All international peer reviewed publications of the faculty are made publicly available for students.
- Library Hours
Students have access to the library (8:30 AM – 9:00 PM) for physical visitors. It remains available online 24/7 to access databases, library catalogues and electronic books. Library staff are available during the entire workday (as well as into the evening) for assistance with information search and retrieval. They can also be contacted by phone or email through the University website.