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Zayed University Libraries Fall 2022 Guidelines

Zayed University Libraries Fall 2022 Operational Guidelines

Dear Zayed University community and visitors of the ZU libraries:

As Zayed University resumes campus activities under the guidance of the UAE government for Fall 2022, libraries on both campuses have developed guidelines below to continue to provide services as well as access to resources and space to our users.

This is a broad outline of our plan for the Fall 2022 library operations. As the situation continues to develop and we receive guidance from the government and the university administration, we will modify and adjust the plan as needed.

Our dedicated Library and Learning Commons team is fully committed to supporting the teaching, learning, and research activities at the university and beyond during this challenging time. We look forward to working with you and continuing to serve your needs.  

Lilian Li

Director, Library and Learning Commons

Library Hours

Please find our service hours here https://zu.libguides.com/hours

Spaces

We have implemented physical distancing and sanitizing measures to ensure the health and safety of our users.

  • Masks need to be worn at all times inside the libraries.
  • Seating capacity has been reduced to ensure proper distancing.
  • Library computers are accessible. Please adhere to proper hygiene practices before and after use. We encourage you to bring your own devices for use in the library.
  • Printing is available. Please adhere to proper hygiene practices before and after use.
  • Photocopying and scanning are available in Abu Dhabi only. In Dubai, please use the Business Center.

Library group study rooms are open for booking, with the following procedures:

  • To book a study room, please visit (https://zu.libcal.com/spaces) 
  • Maximum of 2 hours allocated per booking for each study room.
  • The study room should be cleared immediately after the allocated time (2 hours) are over, so the room can be cleaned and sanitized for the next booking.
  • Please adhere to the room capacity.
  • Maintain social distancing and regularly sanitize your hands.

Collections

Print collections

  • Print collections are accessible during library operation hours. When browsing, please adhere to proper hygiene practices before and after the use.
  • To facilitate access to print collections, if preferred, users can make a request, and our staff members will retrieve the material for you to pick up in the library during the operation hours.
  • We also offer scanning services where a chapter or portion of the materials can be scanned and emailed to you. Make a request here.
  • Checked-out materials can be returned to the drop boxes located by AUH Male Gate 8, AUH Female Gate 9, and DXB (Administration entrance) or inside the libraries during our operation hours.

Electronic resources: all electronic resources, article databases https://zu.libguides.com/az.php can be accessed online either on campus or off campus https://zu.libguides.com/offcampus Remote access to databases is also made available through eService portal: https://eservices.zu.ac.ae/main/Services/Servicecard/Graduate/Library---Remote-Access

Information Literacy Instruction

Information literacy instruction is conducted face-to-face or online via the university online instruction platform.

Our liaison librarians can join classes or host an Information Literacy session. They can also create an online Research Guide to support course assignments and student learning. Please get in touch with our liaison librarians for support. https://zu.libguides.com/contact/liaison

Interlibrary Loan Services, for obtaining access to resources not held by ZU libraries

  • E-content (book chapters, journal articles) is delivered via email.
  • Physical book delivery from a lending library is only available when lending library permits.
  • Interlibrary Loan Request form: https://zu.libguides.com/ill

External Users (alumni, community borrowers, and research affiliates)