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About Us

Introduction

The Learning Resource Centre (LRC) at Symbiosis International University Dubai is essential to the academic environment, supporting learning, teaching, research, and extracurricular activities. It offers a diverse range of resources tailored to student and faculty needs, aiming to align with and enhance the university's academic goals. The LRC plays a key role in fostering a research culture among students and faculty.

GOALS & OBJECTIVES
  • To offer learning resources that support the University's teaching, learning, research, and other services.
  • To provide a collegial environment by offering up-to-date resources and facilities for individual and group learning needs.
  • To establish and nurture strong to enhance library services and accessibility to electronic resources.
  • To efficiently manage and maintain the library collection through the qualified Library professional staff.

Library Services:

  • Reference Service:
    Library Reference Service aids users with information and research through librarian assistance.

  • User Orientation/Information Literacy:
    SIUD librarians teach users how to use library resources through orientations and literacy programs.

  • E-Library Service:
    SIUD Library offers 24/7 access to digital resources like e-books, online journals, and databases.

  • Circulation Service:
    SIUD Library manages lending, returns, renewals, and reserves to keep resources accessible.

  • Current Awareness Service:
    It updates users on new library materials via alerts and newsletters.

  • Interlibrary Loans:
    Interlibrary Loan lets users borrow books and materials from other libraries, expanding available resources.

  • Softcopy of Syllabus:
    SIUD Library offers soft copies of syllabi for easy access to course outlines and reading lists.

  • Textbooks Arrangements:
    The Textbooks Arrangement service acquires, organizes, and manages textbooks to meet students' curriculum needs.

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Library Facilities

  • • OPAC (Online Public Access Catalogue)
  • • Wi-Fi & Computers Facility
  • • Study Room Access
  • • Self-Study Cubes
  • • Printing & Scanning
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Learning Resources

  • • Reference Books, Textbooks
  • • Online databases
    • - EBSCO HOST, Jstor
    • - EBSCO eBooks, IEEE
  • • Newspapers
  • • Print & E-journals
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Membership Categories:

  • • Students
  • • Faculty Members and Professional staff
  • • Visiting Professors / Adjunct faculty Members
  • • Alumni
Borrowing Categories

General Collection borrower categories, loan periods, and renewals: The loan period for any material circulating in the General Collection depends on the material type and borrower category as summarized below:

Category Loan Periods Books Journal's Extends
Faculty Per Semester 10 3 One time
Students 2 weeks 5 2 One time
Admin 2 weeks 5 2 One time
E-Resources:

E-resources are digital materials like e-books, e-journals, and databases accessible online, providing valuable academic content and enhancing learning and research opportunities. They offer convenient access to high-quality information from anywhere.

General Rules:
  • Use A Quiet Voice, No Sleeping!
  • No Sitting on Tables!
  • Loud Noise Prohibited!
  • Use your Headphones!
  • Keep Moving!
  • No Smoking in the Library
  • Cold & Hot Drinks are Allowed
  • Use Your ID Card to Borrow Library Materials
  • Computers Can Only Be Used for Academic Activity
  • Please Do Not Damage the Library Property
Contact Us

First Floor, Block 14 Symbiosis International University Dubai, UAE Phone: +971 4 450 2316; Email: library@siu-dubai.ac.ae

Library Working Hours

Monday โ€“ Friday: 9.00 AM โ€“ 8.00 PM Closed on Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays. 24/7; Contact: library@siu-dubai.ac.ae

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Website last updated : December 8, 2024