A: Library hours depend on time of the year, such as Regular Semester, Summer Semester,
Ramadan, etc. It is best to see the current hours at our web page at http://www.library.uaeu.ac.ae/en/libraryhours.shtml,
Q: Can the general community (non-UAEU) use the library?
A: Yes, the general community (non-UAEU) may use the library during appropriate male/female
timings (see http://www.library.uaeu.ac.ae/en/libraryhours.shtml). If you wish to borrow any books, you can apply for Community User Membership, which
requires a deposit and registration fee. For more information, please contact the
circulation staff at circlib@uaeu.ac.ae or by telephone at 03-713-4684/03-713-4678
Q: How many books may I check out?
A: Depending on user type, you may borrow up to the following number of general books
with varying loan periods (exceptions are Special Collections, Reserves, Multimedia,
etc.)
USER
NO. OF ITEMS
LOAN PERIOD
UAEU Bachelor Student/Master
10
30 days
UAEU PhD Student
20
120 days
UAEU Faculty Member
20
120 days
UAEU Staff Member
10
30 days
Community User
10
30 days
LIWA Consortium Member (ZU or HCT)
3
14 days
Q: How do I renew books?
A:There are a number of ways you can renew your books:
Then come to the library to finalize any actions and to get your clearance form signed
by the librarian.
Q: How much money do I owe in library fines or fees?
A: The amount depends on whether or not you have overdue books that have accrued fines,
and replacement and/or processing fees for lost or missing books. Usually, you will
receive email notification for any overdue books or fees, but please check with the Lending
staff to be sure at circ_lib@uaeu.ac.ae or by telephone at 03-713-4684/03-713-4678.
Q: How can I pay my fines?
A: Please call or email Lending Desk staff at circ_lib@uaeu.ac.ae or by telephone at 03-713-4684/03-713-4678 to get the exact amount that you owe. Then,
you can pay by several methods.
If you have a Visa or MasterCard, you can pay directly at the Circulation Desk.
Or you can deposit money in the Library United National Bank account (# 0121318845688),
and get a receipt.
You must bring the original bank deposit receipt and submit to the library-circulation
desk to remove the hold from your record.
Q: How do I find a book in the Library?
A: You can check the online catalog at https://www.library.uaeu.ac.ae/ar/, then write down and search for the book by the call number on the shelf.
Q: Where is the Library located?
A: The Main Library is located at UAEU in Building D2. Access is via the basement
of the Crescent Building or will shortly be via the Garden in the center of the campus.
Q: If I am not a member of UAEU, may I still access your e-resources?
A: Yes, e-resources are available for the non – member physically present in the library.
Q: I can’t access the e-resources, even though I entered my user name and password.
What do I need to do?
A: Please make sure that you are using the correct email username (without the extension
‘@uaeu.ac.ae’) and your password.
Q: Can the libraries provide assistance with publishing my research?
A: Yes, the Libraries offer support with: literature reviews including systematic
reviews; accessing documents and papers from other institutions; selection of journals
for publication; manuscript editing; and support for publishing with commercial publishers
or publishing via the UAEU institutional repository as open access material.
Tipasa Interlibrary Loan of books for LIWA Consortium
Q: Who can request and borrow via LIWA Tipasa?
A: Registered students, staff and faculty of HCT, UAEU and ZU.
Q: How many items can be requested?
A: A patron can borrow maximum of 10 items for faculty member, students and staff per
visit.
Q: For how long can an item be borrowed?
A: LIWA Tipasa’s item can be borrowed for one month for all faculty member, students
and staff. The item can be renewed for two times.
Q: What happens if the book is returned late?
A: Overdue notices are sent to the patron to return it.
Q: What happens if an item is lost?
A: Patrons will be required to pay for replacement of lost or damaged items at their
local library. A default fee is DHS100 will be added to the price of the lost or
damaged item.
Q: What can be borrowed?
A: All items can be borrowed except for non-circulating items e.g multimedia materials
and Reference books such as Encyclopedia, dictionaries, thesis.
