The A. M. Al-Refai Library provides a
learning environment for study that allows for seeking information
in a comfortable and user-friendly setting. Well-equipped individual study areas
and discussion rooms
are provided on the lower level of the Library for women and
upper level for men. There is a reader's corner for daily newspapers. Bulletin boards are
used in the Library to exhibit notes, internet sites, and announcements
to assist Library users in accessing information. Computer
stations are available throughout the Library.
Circulation Services
Library Card: For registered students,
the GUST ID card is the Library card. Once registered at GUST,
students are automatically given Library borrowing privileges.
Full-time and part-time faculty,
and staff who are currently
on the GUST payroll automatically become Library members.
Alumni must complete the
information profile form and sign the attached
information agreement to become a Library member.
Renewals: Library users have two options to renew books:
- Bringing the books to the Library
- Online by logging into a personalized Library account
"My Account": Log in to your account to:
- Check your profile/Circulation Information
- Renew books (a maximum of two renewals is allowed)
- Place hold requests
Log in into your personalized account by clicking on "My Account" in
the Library Catalog. Enter your GUST ID and 12 digit
civil ID number, then click
'Login'.
Note:
Please submit a copy of your civil ID at the circulation
desk to activate your account.
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Reference Services
A reference librarian is available to assist users. Reference services are available in person at
the Library, by phone, or by e-mail.
Instructional Services
The Library offers research, teaching, and learning services to faculty, staff, students,
and alumni. The Library’s instructional programs are designed to assist users to develop Information Literacy (the ability to locate, identify, use, and interpret information
and Library resources effectively) and to promote the Library as a resource for lifelong learning.
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The Library Catalog
The Library online catalog-Horizon Information Portal (HIP)
contains over 55,000 bibliographic records for the books, ebooks,
journals, and audiovisual materials available in the Library. It
is updated continually as material is ordered, received, and
cataloged. The HIP is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
HIP offers the
ability to search the Library catalog over the world wide web
using a compatible web browser, such as Internet Explorer 5+ via
the Library website
http://www.gust.edu.kw/library. Click on 'Catalog'.
Search the catalog through various indexes such as Title, Author, Subject,
and Call Number. The status of user's Library account is
available via "My Account".
Interlibrary Loan
The Library obtains material not available in the Library
collection to support research & learning.
The Library subscribes to IngentaConnect Premium
service that provides comprehensive document delivery access
worldwide. It is a website that hosts scholarly books and
journals from a range of different publishers. Millions of
articles, chapters and reports are available for you to search
across, and receive unlimited TOC alerts and keyword search
alerts. Click
here
to access IngentaConnect Premium.
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Computing @ the Library
The Library has over 65 workstations available, providing internet access. Wireless network access is available throughout the
Library. Network printing and photocopy service is available.
EZProxy Remote Access
The Library provides EZProxy single sign-on access (remote access) to most of its
electronic resources.
Currently enrolled students, faculty and staff of GUST are
eligible to access Library resources via EZProxy. Use your GUST
ID and password to log in to EZProxy.
MuseFirst Federated Search
MuseFirst Federated Search enables users to search multiple
e-resources simultaneously through one search query. Users can
then view search results in a single integrated list. In other
words, users no longer need to consult each e-Resource
individually. Instead, they can search multiple resources
including databases, Library catalog, and open access websites
like Google-Scholar, etc all at once.
Once the user enters his/her query in the MuseFirst search box
available on the A.M. Al-Refai Library homepage, the system uses
federated search technology to send the search string to each
e-resource that is incorporated into the federated search. The
individual e-Resources then send the list of results from the
search query. Users can view the number of documents retrieved
in each resource and link directly to each search result.
In short, Federated Search
technology enables users to:
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Search
for information in multiple resources through a single query
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View
search results in a single list
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Link
directly to each resource to expand the search
Library Orientation
Library orientations and tours are arranged and tailored to individual and group requirements.
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Services for
Alumni
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Alumni
may borrow up to 3 books. The circulation period is 15 days
and items may be renewed twice.
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The
Library provides unrestricted use of all Library
electronic resources. For EZProxy remote access, please contact the
Library.
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Research
assistance is provided from librarians. Call, visit or email
the Library using “Ask a Librarian” form.
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workstations connected to the internet are available in the
Library. Printing and photocopying service is provided.
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Orientation and training can be arranged upon request.
Services for
Community Users
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Community
users may utilize onsite Library services after 2:00 p.m. on
working days.
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Community
users
may borrow up to 3 books
at a time. The circulation period is 15 days
and items may be renewed twice.
Copyright
The Library
obtains permission from Copyright Clearance Center(CCC) to
photocopy or republish copyrighted works.
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Special Services
The Library offers access and assistance to accommodate
Library usage for those with special needs.
Library Advisory Committee
The Library advisory committee includes representatives from
each college and department. The purpose of the advisory
committee is to have a channel of communication between the
academic programs and staff of the Library.
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Suggestion Box
The online Suggestion Box
is available on the Library website. Any comments or suggestions
that help to improve Library services are welcome.
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