The library and learning resources collections, in Abu Dhabi and Dubai , are arranged according to the Library of Congress Classification Scheme (LCCS) with the exception of the Learning Enhancement Centre which is arranged by skill area.

Items from all collections can be found using the library catalog.

General Collection

General collection items include books, videos, DVDs, audio cassettes, and CD ROMS, and are all available for loan.

Emirates Collection

The Emirates Collection consists of resources relating to the United Arab Emirates . One copy of each title in each library is not for loan.

Reference Collection

The reference collection consists of materials supporting both quick fact-finding and in-depth research such as dictionaries, encyclopedias, directories, almanacs, atlases, bibliographies, indexes and abstracts. Reference materials are not for loan.

Periodicals Collection

The periodicals collection consists of journals, magazines and newspapers. Back issues of newspapers are held for one and a half months then local interest articles are clipped and filed. Journal and magazine loans are available to faculty only.

On-Line Databases

Many articles from journals, magazines, books, newspapers, picture sources, and television and radio transcripts are available through Zayed University subscriptions to on-line databases.

Important: The Library's subscriptions to these databases are licensed for the use of Zayed University faculty, staff and students only.

Reserve Collection

The reserve collection contains materials reserved by faculty for specific courses. All reserved items are available for either library use only, or for hourly or short term loans. (ask at the Reference Desk for details)

 

Learning Enhancement Center (LEC) Collection

The LEC on each campus houses a collection of self-study materials which provides support for students' coursework. The collection consists of ESL books, kits, TOEFL, IELTS and other exam preparation materials, graded readers, audio cassettes and CDs, CD ROMS, business communications resource books, and math and English worksheets.

All items are available for loan except the worksheets.

Areas of the LEC can be booked by faculty for class visits.

For more information, visit the LEC Website.

The Curriculum Resource Center (CRC) Collection

The CRC collection on each campus is targeted mainly at Education and Family Sciences courses. The collection includes Ministry of Education textbooks, educational materials for use with K-12 students, teachers' guides and resources, picture books, kits and toys.

The CRC can be booked for study purposes.

For more information, visit the CRC Website.