{"id":17931,"date":"2022-04-06T03:05:56","date_gmt":"2022-04-05T23:05:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alwasl.ac.ae\/?page_id=17931"},"modified":"2024-08-17T05:45:02","modified_gmt":"2024-08-17T01:45:02","slug":"about-the-university-library","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/alwasl.ac.ae\/en\/about-the-university-library\/","title":{"rendered":"About the University Library"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Vision<\/strong>:<\/h2>

To be one of the academic tributaries in the field of information resources, supporting learning and scientific research sources, and providing services to beneficiaries through the integration of cutting-edge library technologies.<\/h4>

Mission<\/strong>:<\/h2>

The mission of the library is to provide sustained support for academic programs and encourage scientific research by enhancing essential learning resources. This, in turn, aims to elevate the efficiency and quality of the university’s educational process, aligning with the national vision for education characterized by formation and innovation.<\/h4>

Objectives: <\/strong><\/h2>

  1. Supporting the educational process at the university.<\/h4><\/li>

  2. Developing and continuously improving distinguished services to meet the evolving needs and expectations of library users.<\/h4><\/li>

  3. Contributing to the intellectual development of the university community and support the scientific research process.<\/h4><\/li>

  4. Acquiring various printed and electronic information sources covering topics closely related to courses and curricula.<\/h4><\/li>

  5. Addressing specialized reading needs that align with the interests of beneficiaries.<\/h4><\/li>

  6. Organizing information sources through indexing, classification, extraction, and bibliography operations to ensure easy access.<\/h4><\/li>

  7. Implementing programs to familiarize faculty members and students with library services, facilitating access to efficient and quality information resources, and providing training on effective utilization of services and technologies.<\/h4><\/li>

  8. Cultivating a conducive atmosphere within the library for study and research.<\/h4><\/li>

  9. Connecting the library’s cultural activities with the social environment, inspiring students to engage with societal topics and encouraging innovation.<\/h4><\/li><\/ol>

    Library Halls<\/strong><\/h4>

    The library comprises five halls catering to students and professors: the main hall, graduate studies hall, reference hall, hadith investigation hall, and periodicals hall.<\/h4>

    Main Hall<\/strong>:<\/h4>

    Houses technical departments, administration, supply, classification, lending office, and a reading room.<\/h4>

    Reference Hall<\/strong>: Reserved for in-library reference use by students and professors.<\/h4>

    Hadith Hall<\/strong>:<\/h4>

    Specially equipped for the Fundamentals of Hadith course, accommodating 100 female students and featuring a collection of essential books in Sharia science.<\/h4>

    Graduate Studies Hall<\/u><\/strong>:<\/h4>

    Designed for female graduate students, housing 4607 titles and 291 university theses, with additional services such as free Internet access and an environmentally friendly imaging device.<\/h4>