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Pick of the Month series: July Edition

As a continuation to the “Pick of th​e Month" news series highlighting special items from the library collections, the UL is happy to announce this month's pick of two books.

Book 1:
Brand, T., & Orfali, B. (Eds.). (2024). In the steps of the Sultan: essays in honor of Abdulrahim Abu-Husayn. American University of Beirut Press).

Book 2:
Myers, R. (Ed.). (2024). Latin America, al-Andalus, and the Arab World: Essays on cultural transmission and artistic reimaginings. American University of Beirut Press.

To continue reading, check the link below:
https://www.aub.edu.lb/Libraries/News/Pages/Pick-of-the-Month-series-.aspx

Stay tuned for more details and updates!!

Pick of the Month series: June Edition

As a continuation to the “Pick of th​e Month" news series highlighting special items from the library collections, the UL is happy to announce this month's pick of two books:

https://www.aub.edu.lb/Libraries/News/Pages/Pick-of-the-Month-series-June-Edition.aspx

Celebrate International Open Archives Day at Jafet Memorial Library, AUB on June 6th! Explore our rich history with a tour of the Ma’luf exhibit and a visit to the Archives Department’s Rescued collections. Opening hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.

Guided tours: 10:30 am - 11:30 am & 12:30 pm -1:30 pm.
For more info. contact Samar Mikati at [email protected].

Visit the new Acquisitions Corner in Jafet Library's lobby to discover and check out newly published books, including new AUB faculty publications!

UL participates in LLA's Conference on "Libraries and Digital Preservation of Cultural Heritage"

The event at ESCWA, Beirut, was a huge success, with active participation from AUB University Libraries. Know more about our contributions by checking out the link below:
https://www.aub.edu.lb/Libraries/News/Pages/UL-and-LLA-Conference.aspx

Wiki Edu Library Course “Women in Science” Spring 2024:

​​​​The AUB University Libraries is delighted to announce the successful completion of the inaugural Wiki Education course hosted in Antoun Ghattas Karam E-Classroom – Jafet, reflecting the library's dedication to enriching students' learning experience and digital ​literacy.

Read more on: https://www.aub.edu.lb/Libraries/News/Pages/WikiEdu.aspx

' schedule from (May 19 - May 31, 2024):

Jafet Library
Monday-Thursday: 7:30 am - 9:00 pm
Friday: 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday: Closed

Engineering and Architecture/Science and Agriculture Libraries
Monday-Friday: 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday-Sunday: Closed

Saab Medical Library
Monday-Friday: 8:00 am - 12:00 midnight
Saturday: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sunday: 12:00 noon – 12:00 midnight

Pick of the Month series: May Edition

As a continuation to the “Pick of the Month" news series highlighting special items from the library collections, the UL is happy to announce this month's pick of two books:
https://aub.edu.lb/Libraries/News/Pages/Pick-of-the-Month-May-2024.aspx

AUB Libraries at the Annual Undergraduate Open House 2024:
https://www.aub.edu.lb/Libraries/News/Pages/Open-House-2024.aspx

The Archives and Special Collections Department at the AUB Libraries and the Anis Makdisi Program invite you to the exhibit:

"A visit to the Library of al-ʻAllāmah Issa Iskandar al-Maʻluf"

For more information:
https://www.aub.edu.lb/Libraries/News/Pages/Exhibit--2024.aspx

' schedule during the Reading and Exams periods!

We count on your cooperation to maintain a calm and quiet atmosphere.
Good luck in your exams!!

We are delighted to announce a series of webinars focused on audio collections, touching on topics such as preservation and sound digitisation.

These webinars are free, but prior registration is required through the links below:

Audio Preservation: An Introduction
Date & Time: May 2, 2024 at 2-3.30 pm UK time / 4-5.30 pm Lebanon time
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_YXGCUlFVRNebmhWaVC__kA #/registration

Audio Collections: Creating a Preservation Strategy
Date & Time: May 9, 2024 at 2-3.30 pm UK time / 4-5.30 pm Lebanon time
Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_u-dxXIY4Tg-KP7LhBvHcDg #/registration

Pick of the Month series: April Edition

As a continuation to the “Pick of the Month" news series highlighting special items from the library collections, the UL is happy to announce this month's pick of two books.

Book 1: Johns, C. (2023). Leibniz's discourse on metaphysics: A new translation and commentary.
Published by Edinburgh University Press, Leibniz's discourse on metaphysics is the first English translation of Leibniz's work. Translated by Dr. Christopher Johns, this work includes explanatory translator's notes and an extensive commentary on each of the Discourse's 37 sections.

Book 2: Schell, S. (2023). Image and the office of the dead in late medieval Europe: Regular, repellant, and redemptive death.

Published by Amsterdam University Press under the series Visual and Material Culture 1300-1700, Image and the office of the dead in late medieval Europe written by Dr. Sarah Schell illustrates the ritual's widespread significance across both lay and clerical domains, evident in its consistent presence in devotional texts and its role in mediating private reflection, public ceremonies, comfort rituals, and expressions of mourning.
As a continuation of the “Pick of the Month" news series highlighting special items from the library collections, the UL is happy to announce this month's pick of two books.

To continue reading, check the link below:
https://www.aub.edu.lb/Libraries/News/Pages/Pick-of-the-Month-series-April.aspx

لوركا سبيتي تقرأ أنسي الحاج في مكتبة يافث:
https://www.aub.edu.lb/Libraries/News/Pages/Ounsi-El-Hajj-.aspx

Endangered Archives Awareness Event at AUB Libraries!

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Head of the Digital Initiatives​ ​and Scholarship department (DIS) at AUB University Libraries (UL), Elie Kahale, organized a two-day awareness event in collaboration with the British Library's Endangered Archives Programme (EAP) on March 19-20,2024. Attendees included researchers and professionals in the heritage sector from diverse backgrounds and institutions.

Read more:
https://www.aub.edu.lb/Libraries/News/Pages/Endangered-Archives-Awareness.aspx

Don't miss it!!

Register here: https://aub.edu.lb.libcal.com/calendar/workshops/ResearcherProfile

' schedule for the following days:

All libraries will be closed on the below days:
Monday, March 25, 2024 (Annuciation Day)
First two days of Eid Al Fitr.

Jafet Library:
Easter:
Friday, March 29, 2024 Closed
Saturday, March 30, 2024 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, March 31, 2024 Closed
Monday, April 1, 2024 7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Science and Engineering Libraries:
Easter:
Friday, March 29, 2024 Closed
Saturday, March 30, 2024 Closed
Sunday, March 31, 2024 Closed
Monday, April 1, 2024 7:30 am - 5:00 pm

Saab Medical Library:
Easter:
Friday, March 29, 2024 Closed
Saturday, March 30, 2024 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday, March 31, 2024 12:00 noon - 9:00 pm
Monday, April 1, 2024 8:00 am - 10:30 pm

Happy Holidays!

Are you looking to publish your research in high impact and open access journals and avoid predatory untrusted journals and publishers? Do you have ORCID or Google Scholar profile? Are you interested in finding ways to increase your research impact?

Join us in the publishing week workshop series (Antoun Ghattas Karam E-Classroom) to have an overview of the different techniques in identifying trusted high impact open access journals and in managing your scholarly identity and improving your visibility.

Secure your spot now! Register here: https://www.aub.edu.lb/Libraries/News/Pages/Publishing-Week-.aspx

The American University of Beirut (AUB) University Libraries recently signed transformative agreements with two renowned academic publishers, the Institute of Physics (IOP) and Oxford University Press (OUP). These agreements are a significant achievement as they allow AUB faculty members/authors to publish Open Access with these prestigious publishers without incurring Article Processing Charges (APCs).

For more information, visit: https://www.aub.edu.lb/Libraries/News/Pages/Transformative-Agreements.aspx

On Women's Day, we honor the voices of resilience. Explore the testimonies of women in armed conflict, now accessible through the university libraries.

Pick of the Month series: March Edition

As a continuation to the “Pick of the Month" news series highlighting special items from the library collections, the UL is happy to announce this month's pick of two books written and edited by faculty members at AUB.

To continue reading, check the link below:
https://www.aub.edu.lb/Libraries/News/Pages/Pick-of-the-Month-series-March-Edition.aspx

OER Week is here! Learn more about Open Educational Resources.

University Libraries and the Healthcare Professional Development Center organized a successful session on mastering online presence, led by Vera Al Ashkar on Monday, February 19, 2024.

Continue reading on:
https://www.aub.edu.lb/Libraries/News/Pages/Online-Presence.aspx

Blind Date with a Book Event Scores Big at Jafet Library!

Love was definitely not only in the air but also on the shelves at Jafet Library's Blind Date with a Book event on Tuesday, February 13th!

Continue reading on:
https://www.aub.edu.lb/Libraries/News/Pages/Blind-Date-with-a-Book.aspx

Struggling with citations & research efficiency? Discover Endnote! 📚
Join us on Feb 28, 2:00–3:30 pm in the e-classroom.
Don't miss out on sharpening your research skills!

Register here:
https://aub.edu.lb.libcal.com/event/12031084?hs=a

On the occasion of “International Book Giving Day”, ​ the LBC Evening News featured the Community Book Exchange program​ on February 15th, bringing attention to its importance within and beyond AUB:
https://aub.edu.lb/Libraries/News/Pages/Community-Book-Exchange.aspx

Watch the video: https://instagram.com/reel/C3kbI6aMYJU/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

The University Libraries and the Graduate Council at AUB invite you to the Library Open Day: Graduate Edition on Monday, February 12th, at 11:00 AM.