We have four pickup and delivery options that are available through WorldCat:
1. Pick up at Library Service Desk (requires campus access)
- Allow one business day for request processing
- Items not collected will be returned to the shelves after 6 days
2. Deliver to my housing on campus
- Deliveries take place between Mondays and Wednesdays, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Delivery drivers cannot accept the return of library materials
3. Deliver to my office on campus
- Deliveries take place between Mondays and Thursdays, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Allow one business day for request processing
- For each requested item, one delivery attempt will be made.
- Items not successfully delivered will be available for collection from the Service Desk within 6 working days
4. Postal delivery to my UAE address
- This service is available only to currently registered students, faculty, staff and AUS Alumni residing in the UAE
- The library will email you to confirm your postal address and confirm dispatch
- Delivery time will vary depending on Empost (estimated two working days)
- Circulation and Reserve materials are not available for postal delivery
- Items will be automatically renewed
How does it work?
- Search WorldCat for available print books, DVDs, and music CDs
- Click on the title of the item you want
- Click ‘Place Hold’ button
- Select one of the following options:
- Pick up at Service Desk (requires campus access)
- Deliver to my housing on campus
- Deliver to my office on campus
- Postal delivery to my UAE address
- Click ‘Submit’ button
How to return library materials?
For information on book returns, including postal returns, see our Returning Library Items page.