Discover the range of digital and print collections available to GUST users.
Digital Collections
Electronic research databases are essential components of an academic library's resources. The selection of databases available at GUST Library ensure a balanced representation of resources across the subjects and majors taught.
Through our subscription services, GUST users have both on-campus and remote access to the latest published research as well as archived materials provided by reputable, international databases.
Content includes:
- Scholarly, peer-reviewed, full text, journal articles from top publishers;
- eBooks;
- International magazine and newspaper coverage, primary source archives, dissertations and conference proceedings;
- Statistical and financial market analysis tools, company profiles, country reports and other scientific/business reference materials.
Databases are classified accordingly:
- Multi-Disciplinary Databases
- Subject-Specific Databases
- eBook Databases
- Publishing Databases
- News & Current Events Databases
- Trials Databases
Library Holdings
The titles in the Library's entire Catalog number in excess of 24,000. They are classified according to the Library of Congress (LC) subject classification system.
The titles support all current majors as well as foundation programs and elective courses across the three Colleges at GUST: Arts & Sciences, Business Administration and Engineering.
The Library has several Special Collections comprising:
- Media Collection
- The library has over 300 DVDs
- Embassy Collection
- These accommodate the generous print book donations received from the following countries and their embassies here in Kuwait: Austria, China, Germany, France, Spain, India, Japan and USA
- Fiction Collection
- Includes print book titles from popular series , classic and modern fiction, that are handpicked and suitable for recreational or easy reading
- Kuwait Collection
- Includes print book titles about local heritage, religion, history, geography, economy and literature (English and Arabic titles)
- Reference Collection
- Includes typical reference materials like dictionaries, atlases, thesauri, handbooks, etc
- Reserve Collection
- Includes print book titles nominated by GUST faculty members (core textbooks)
- Reserve items are accessible from the Library's Information Desk and have
Collection Development
Selection of materials is based on the following summary guidelines:
- They support the curriculum and research requirements of the Arts & Humanities, Business and Computer Science Faculties
- They provide a lasting value or an anticipated value to Library and GUST Community
- They are in good condition and are of a suitable format for users
- They are authored by or received from reliable, authoritative, sources
- They support the recreational needs of the Community (applies to classic fiction, local and regional history and culture as well as donations)
- Their interface is straightforward to use (applies to digital resources)
Donations
If you wish to make a book donation, read the criteria here.
