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Library Open Select Days During Eid Al Fitr
Aug 24, 2010
The library will open during the Eid Al Fitr holiday from 10am to 4pm on September 12th and 14th. Please see Library Hours for more information.

Introducing Available Computers
July 1, 2010
Have trouble finding a free computer in the library? Try Available Computers, a set of maps showing which computers are free and which are in use, all in real time! There are maps for the Ground and 1st floor as well as IC 1 and IC 2. Availability for laptops is also available.

Research Pro Error From Articles Tab Workaround
June 27, 2010
Research Pro is giving an error when paging through results from a search for articles via the Articles tab on the library's homepage. To work around the error, click the back button followed by 'New Search' in upper right hand corner, and resubmit your search. We are currently working with Research Pro to fix the problem.

Research Help Desk is Open!
June 13, 2010
Got research? We can help! The Research Help Desk is open for summer school from 10am-4pm, Sunday to Thursday.

New to the Library? AUS Library Survival Guide is for you!
June 1, 2010
Find out everything you need to know to get started in the Library. From checking out books, to using computers and printing and getting help with your research, it's all in the AUS Library Survival Guide.

iLearn Down May 27 8am to 1pm
May 19, 2010
iLearn will be undergoing maintenance on May 26 between 8am and 1pm. Service is expected to be unavailable or inconsistent.

Campus-wide internet outage, no access in the library - RESTORED
May 24, 2010
Due to a cable cut there is no internet on campus at the moment, including the library building. Etisalat is working on the problem.

iLearn Down May 20 3:45am to 5pm
May 19, 2010
iLearn will be undergoing maintenance on May 20 between 3:45am and 5pm. Service is expected to be unavailable or inconsistent throughout the whole day.

Islam Books on Display, Library Ground Floor
May 17, 2010
This month's book display theme is Islam. Come see what the library has to offer on this subject. Books on display can be found on the ground floor by the elevators.

Ebrary Access Restored
May 13, 2010
Ebrary access has been restored to normal speeds. The Library apologizes for any inconvenience this has caused.

Global Day Performances Available on DVD
May 12, 2010
DVDs of the first and second Global Day's performances are available for checkout at the circulation desk.

Mongolia Books Featured This Month, Ground Floor
May 10, 2010
Learn about Mongolia's history and role in modern Asia this month using the books on display, Library ground floor.

AUS Library now on flickr and Picasa
May 6, 2010
Explore the AUS Library's photo's on flickr and Picasa. Click a thumbnail below to see the full size.

*WARNING* Ebrary Very Slow
Apr 29, 2010
A problem with Ebrary's performance has been identified and reported. Books take a long time to load or requests time-out. Ebrary is working on the problem, but in the meantime users are asked to be patient and to use other sources.

Study Rooms Available For Reservation From April 25
Apr 25, 2010
4 study rooms are available for reservation starting April 25. Reservation can be made via phone call, email at circulation@aus.edu or in person at the circulation desk. Reservations last 2 hours, and cannot be extended or renewed. Students are limited to 1 reservation per day.

Global Environment Books on Display for Earth Day, April 22
Apr 19, 2010
Celebrate Earth Day, April 22, 2010, by checking out a selection of books on the global environment on display in the library.

Banner Access Restricted to Library Ground Floor During Registration
Apr 18, 2010
Banner access will be restricted to library ground floor computers only during the registration period, April 25 to May 6. This is done to ensure computer availability for class work related use. Students are encouraged to use their personal computers for registration.

Workshop on APA Reference Lists April 13
Apr 12, 2010
You are invited to attend a writing workshop on APA Reference Lists on Tuesday, April 13 at 11:00am in LAN 114. This workshop gives a quick overview of creating reference lists and offers a chance to create a reference entry. Ideally you should bring your own materials for creating the entry.

Introducing The Riad Sadik Book Collection
Apr 7, 2010
Introducing The Riad Sadik Book Collection, a collection of 83 books predominantly in Arabic, with some English and French titles. The collection can be found in the Arabic Collection room on it's own labeled shelf. Books in the catalog will have the location "Sadik Collection – Arabic Collection – 1st floor."

Launch of H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi's Autobiography March 30
Apr 1, 2010
H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi's autobiography, A Permissible Narrative (Sard Al-That) was launched at a ceremony held in the library on March 30, 2010. Available in Arabic, His Highness narrates his personal life, and youth in this book. For more information on the book and photos, please see H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi's official webpage.

April is National Poetry Month - See Book Display
Mar 28, 2010
National Poetry Month is a month-long celebration of poetry established by the Academy of American Poets in 1996. Visit the book display on the library's ground floor for a selection of our poetry books.

Spring Break Hours - Yes, We're Open!
Mar 22, 2010
The library is open from 8am-5pm Sunday to Thursday of Spring Break, March 21-25. The library will be closed Friday, March 26, and regular hours will resume Saturday, March 26.

AUS Writing Center Workshop: Rhetorical Appeals, March 9
Mar 7, 2010
Students are invited to attend a writing workshop entitled "Rhetorical Appeals" on Tuesday, March 9 at 1:00pm in LIB 011(ground floor of the library). This workshop will focus on identifying and analyzing rhetorical appeals, including ethos, pathos, and logos.

If You Missed It, Watch It Now: Oscar Best Picture Winners On Display
Mar 7, 2010
The Academy Awards, or Oscars take place March 7th recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry, including directors, actors, and writers. Past Oscar winners for Best Picture have been placed on display on the library's ground floor. If you haven't seen them yet, watched them now!

Available: DSM-IV Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
Feb 24, 2010
Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders : DSM-IV-TR
For all your mental health disorder questions use the DSM! Published by the American Psychiatric Association, the current version, DSM-IV, lists known causes of mental disorders, statistics in terms of gender, onset, etc.

Exploring the Seas With Our Latest Book Display
Feb 21, 2010
Interested in deep sea, corals, dolphins and whales, divers handbook, how the oceans work, marine biology, sea level changes and more? Visit our book display on the ground floor!

It's All About Love - Book Display
Feb 7, 2010
With Valentine's Day around the corner, the latest book display on the library's ground floor is all about love. Come see what love's all about!

SafeQ for Photocopying Now Available in the Library
Feb 7, 2010
SafeQ, AUS' new photocopy system is now available on library photocopiers. Users add money to their SafeQ account at the Cashier's Office and use their AUS ID card to make copies. Flexicards will still accepted until the end of Spring semester.

Introducing AUS Library's New Newsletter, Off The Shelf
Feb 3, 2010
Have a look at the AUS Library's new newsletter, Off The Shelf, vol. 1, no. 1 for a message from the University Librarian, staff news, events, and activities. Also, be sure to catch our helpful hints on finding journals.

Learn More About Earthquakes, Visit Our Book Display
Jan 27, 2010
Earthquakes have been in the news following the disaster in Haiti. Learn all about earthquakes from the mechanics of shaking earth to the earthquake-proof construction and preparedness with the selection of books on display on the library ground floor by the elevators.

AUS Writing Center Opens Jan 31
Jan 21, 2010
The AUS Writing Center, located on the Library's 1st floor, will open it's doors daily from 10am - 4pm starting Sunday, January 31st. Trained peer tutors can help you complete your papers while helping to improve your writing. Visit the Writing Center webpage to make an appointment.

Get Online Help With Research - Ask A Librarian
Jan 17, 2010
Did you know that you can get help with your research questions online? Just fill our the Ask a Librarian form and a librarian will contact you.

Problems Viewing Safari Tech Books Online
Jan 11, 2010
There is currently a problem viewing pages of books in Safari Tech Books Online. The library is working to resolve the problem, but in the meantime, on-campus users are asked to use the links inside the library catalog to view books. Off-campus users are asked to use the links from the Databases pages and when inside a book, click the HTML VIEW button to see text.

Library Computing Resources Sessions Jan 14, 17, 18
Jan 10, 2010
Learn about using computing resources in the library. Sessions will be held from 10am-10:30 am on January 14, 17, & 18. You can learn about printing, scanning, email accounts and more.

iLearn Downtime Dec 14 6:30am - 7:30am
Dec 13, 2009
iLearn will be unavailable between 6:30-7:30 am December 14th due to maintenance.

Introducing Encore & A New Library Homepage
Dec 10, 2009
Encore is the Library's new discovery tool, to search across the library’s physical and digital collections in one single search. We've also redesigned our homepage to make way for Encore. Try an "Easy Search" and let us know what you think!

Irregular Shelving Books Have Moved
Dec 10, 2009
General collection Irregular shelving, containing over and under-sized books has moved to the Library's 2nd Floor. Oversized reference books are can still be found with the Reference Collection on the 1st Floor. Other books have changed as well so please be sure to note the "Location" in the catalog.

No-Talking Zones Available For Silent Study
Dec 6, 2009
Exam time is coming - if you need a quiet study space try one of the no-talking-zones. You can find them on the 1st floor (Arabic Collection room) and 2nd floor (Periodicals room).

Planned Catalog and MyLibraryRecord Outage Monday, Nov 30 at 5pm
Nov 25, 2009
Due to planned server maintenance, there will be an outage of the library catalog and MyLibraryRecord. Service will be restored as soon as possible.

Library Email Notices From the Last Few Days May Not Be Relevant
Nov 23, 2009
Due to a technical problem in the library some users have received old notices that may no longer be relevant, such as the item has been returned since the notice was generated.   Notices have the date they were generated at the top of the notice.  If the appropriate action has been taken since that date, such as returning the item, notices can be disregarded.
Please contact the Circulation Desk at (06) 515-2256 if you have any questions or concerns.

Library Extended Hours From Dec 6
Nov 23, 2009
The library will be open for extended hours from December 6th to December 27th for end of term and exam period. For more details, please see the Library Hours.

Library Open Selected Days During Eid Al Adha & National Day Break
Nov 23, 2009
The library will be closed from Nov 26-28 for Eid Al Adha, but open Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday of the break. Please see Library Hours for more details.

Research Pro Service Restored
Nov 15, 2009
Due to campus-wide internet problems, Research Pro is not available at the moment. By setting your browser to use the proxy cache.aus.edu:8080 you will be able to access Research Pro.
For Firefox: Tools > Options > Network > Connection, Settings... > Manual proxy configuration: HTTP Proxy: cache.aus.edu Port: 8080, check Use this proxy for all protocols.
For Internet Explorer: Tools > Internet Options > Connections > LAN settings > Proxy server: check Use a proxy server for your LAN, Address: cache.aus.edu Port: 8080.

New Look For Research Pro
Nov 11, 2009
Research Pro, thanks to the recent upgrade, has had a makeover. Changes are cosmetic and include a new color scheme, font sizes, and different tabs. Searching in Research Pro remains as it was prior to the upgrade.

Research Pro - Upgrade & Service Restored
Nov 8, 2009
Access to Research Pro has been restored. New features available since Research Pro upgrade include support for Safari and Google Chrome browsers.

Learn the Basics of Adobe Illustrator in the Library
Nov 1, 2009
The library is offering a training session on Adobe Illustrator Tuesday, November 10th at 3pm-4pm in IC2. Limited seats available! Please reserve yours by emailing library@aus.edu.

Obama Proclaims October 2009 as National Information Literacy Awareness Month
Oct 12, 2009
US President Barack Obama proclaimed October as National Information Literacy Awareness Month on October 1st, 2009. For more information and President Obama's proclamation, please see The White House website.

New Books on Display - 1st Floor
Oct 12, 2009
Select new books will now be placed on display on the Library's 1st floor as new book shipments arrive. Books are available to be checked out immediately so pass by, browse and take one home today!

AUS Writing Center Now Open
Sep 6, 2009
As of September 6 the AUS Writing Center is open 10-4pm weekdays.
Visit www.aus.edu/cas/writingcenter/ to make an appointment.

Research Help Desk Now Open
Aug 23, 2009
Get a head start on your research papers and projects!
Hours: Sunday-Wednesday, August 23-26 10am-5pm, Thursday, August 27: 10am-4pm
Starting week 2 of the Fall 09 semester, Sunday-Wednesday, August 30-Sept 2, 10am-6pm & 8pm-9pm. Thursday, Sept 3: 10am-4pm
Regular hours will posted after the Eid Holiday.

Learn About Computing Resources in the Library Aug 19, 20, 23, 24
Aug 13, 2009
Library Information Commons will be holding classes on August 19, 20, 23, 24 from 10-10:30am to introduce computing resources available in the library. Topics to be covered include scanning, printing, network and email, MS Office 2007, and how to get help. Classes will be held in IC2.

Take a Library Tour Aug 16-24
Aug 13, 2009
New and returning students and parents are invited to take a tour of the AUS Library to get acquainted with the collection, spaces and services available. Tours begin on the hour and half-hour between 10:30-11:30am and 2:30-3:30pm, leaving from the tour sign on the Ground Floor near the Circulation Desk.

Research Help Desk Closed Until Aug 23
July 23, 2009
The Library Research Help Desk will be closed from now until the beginning of the fall term, August 23, 2009. Any research needs in the meantime should be directed to the Circulation Desk, Ground Floor.

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