AUB University Libraries: New Faculty Orientation Fall 2011

Lokman I. Meho, Ph.D.University LibrarianAssociate Professor of Political Science

February 8, 2012AUB Libraries:New Faculty OrientationFall 2011LibrariesJafet Library (Main Library)

Saab Medical Library

Engineering and Architecture Library

Science and Agriculture LibraryFacts & FiguresOne of the largest academic/research libraries in the Arab world1,000,000 volumes of monographs and periodicals150,000 e-books80,000 full-text journals & conference proceedings250 databases

Have a substantial number of local and regional journals, newspapers, and magazines going back to the late 19th century

1,400 manuscripts (some appraised as museum pieces) and a growing collection of rare books

1,800 maps and 45,000 photographs of unique/historical natureFacts & Figures, contdBudget: one of the largest in the Arab world and larger than many peer institutions in the U.S.

Staff: largest in the Arab world (ALA)19 librarians with Master degree in library or information science (some with PhD or a second master degree 8 vacant librarians positions)10 assistants to the librarians52 support staff members and over 20 student assistantsOpening HoursMonday-Friday:7:30 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.Saturday:8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.Sunday:12:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.24/7 during the two week reading and exams periods in fall and spring semesters

During the summer the main library and SML close at 8:00pm and the science and engineering libraries at 3:00pm. All libraries are closed on Sundays.Services for FacultyBorrowing and renewing booksUp to 100 items for a loan period of one yearOnline renewalBorrowing by proxy is allowedBook delivery service

Recalling books

Ordering new booksOnline formAutomated tracking/notification systemServices for Faculty, contdOrdering articles and other research materialDocument Delivery (worldwide) and Interlibrary Loan Services (local)

Ordering journals/databasesSerials and Electronic Resources Librarian

Identifying new acquisitions: library homepage

Print Reserves: send list of book titles to Circulation Desk

E-Reserves: send hard/electronic copies to Circulation Desk (libreserve@aub.edu.lb)Services for Faculty, contdInstruction for faculty (one-to-one)

Get to know about resources relevant to your research

Learn about the impact factor of a journal

Know who or which papers cited your work

Services for Faculty, contdResearch Guides and customized help sheets that can be integrated into your courses

Library tours to learn about library facilities and departments

Getting help with research at the Reference Desk

Citation management software for you and your students (RefWorks)

Carrels for your graduate students and research associatesServices for Faculty, contdInstruction for your students (one-to-one and group)

E-Classroom

Sessions are customized to suit your students research needs

SMLs 2-credit hours course

Students will have a hands-on session in using specialized resources related to their courses/research

500 sessions for 8,000 students per yearTechnologyWireless Internet connection

Four computer labs with 100 state-of-the-art PCs

Networked printing and photocopying services

Remote access available for the great majority of online resources

Computer technicians are available in the libraries during opening hours for troubleshootingCurrent & Future PlansRenovate the Reference Room, E-Classroom, Computer Lab in Jafet Library

Secure the entire University Libraries collections and discontinue checking users bags at the exits of the libraries

Acquire movable shelving system to create space for student group study

Develop a new study room for graduate students (40-50 students)

Redesign AUB libraries homepage

Current & Future Plans, contdDesign and create a database for Arabic periodicals

Index and digitize major Arabic newspapers, magazines, and journals

Digitize the ULs manuscripts collection

Design a software to automatically collect AUB faculties publication data

Develop a digital repository of AUB scholarly publications (AUBScholarWorks)Overview of the University Libraries Webpage