Library Frequently Asked Questions

 
 

 

Working Hours

 

 

Is the Library open on weekends?

The Library working hours are:

Monday - Thursday                 08:00 a.m - 12:00 a.m

Friday                                     08:00 a.m - 6:00 p.m

Saturday                                 12:00 a.m - 6:00 p.m

Sunday                                   02:00 p.m - 12:00 a.m

The Library working hours may change during holidays or be extended during exam periods. Patrons are informed of these changes by e-mail or through other means.

 

Library Behavior Policies

Can I bring food and drinks to the Library?

In order to create an atmosphere that is conducive to research and learning, it is important to maintain appropriate library conduct. Patrons who engage in inappropriate behavior may be subject to fines or punishment.

Food, Drink, and Tobacco
No food is allowed in the library
Drinks are prohibited in the library
No smoking anywhere in the library, including bathrooms

Violators will be fined 100 MAD.

Cell Phones
For the courtesy of other library users, cell phones should be set to silent or vibrate mode. Patrons are asked to conduct their cell phone conversations outside the library.

Violators will be given verbal warnings. Repeat offenders may face fines of 100 MAD or disciplinary action.

Trash
The continued upkeep and cleanliness of library facilities are the responsibility of all library patrons. It is expected that all patrons dispose of all garbage in the allocated trash cans.

Violators will face fines or disciplinary action.

Disruptive Behavior
Disruptive behavior that impedes study and research will not be tolerated in the library. Disruptive behavior may include loud personal conversations and other actions that disturb the library atmosphere.

Identifying disruptive patron behavior will be up to the discretion of library staff. Violators will first receive a verbal warning. Continued disruptive behavior will result in expulsion from the library.
 

Study Rooms

Is there a place where I can study with my colleagues?

Group study rooms are located on the Library third floor. See library Virtual tour   location.

New Acquisitions

How can I find out about the latest books acquired by the Library?

New Acquisition lists are on the library online catalog and can be viewed at:http://libserv.aui.ma/flist  (Featured Item lists).

Off Campus Access

Can I access Electronic Databases from my home?

YES, off-campus access to online databases and journals is now available 24hours/day 7days a week either through the library's online catalog (OPAC) or, from the library homepage: http://www.aui.ma/library

Students, faculty, and staff must first have their AUI domain accounts enabled to access this service. (AUI domain accounts are the passwords used to log onto all computers using AUI intranet).

For more information contact the reference desk at Reference@aui.ma or call 035862149.

Can I suggest books to be added to the library collection?

The Library welcomes book suggestions from all the AUI community. Appropriate form for this purpose is available on button entitled Suggest a purchase on the online library catalog: http://libserv.aui.ma

I still need a book I have borrowed from the Library. Can I renew the book for another 14 days?

Books checked out from the Library can be renewed twice via OPAC using your "My Millennium" account, unless they have been recalled or on hold for another patron. http://libserv.aui.ma/patroninfo

Can I make copies of material in the Reserve Desk?

Photocopy service is available during the library hours.  

Policies: 

  • Priority will be given to Reserve material, non-circulating items and library periodicals,

  • During rush hours immediate service might not be available. Please allow time for photocopying,

  • To protect intellectual property rights, only reasonable portions of copyrighted material may be copied at any one time,

  • No cash payments will be accepted, please use your cash wallet.

Do I need a password to access the readings placed in the e-reserve?

Readings placed in the e-reserve can be accessed by all AUI students through the library OPAC via Course Reserves at http://libserv.aui.ma/screens/course.html


   

 

 

 

 

 

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