Library FAQs
Abbreviations:
How do I find the journal full
name from the abbreviations cited in a Journal?
Ans: Please use the Periodical Title Abbreviations:
a reference book having call no.
Ref Z6945.A2
W34 or ask a reference Librarian for help.
Access
How do I
access the library catalog from home?
Ans: The
library online catalog can be accessed any time with the link
http://libraryhip.kfupm.edu.sa/#focus
Book Hold
How do I
hold a book while using the Library catalog?
Ans:
Please click the request button and follow the instructions step by step and your
required book will be on hold. For more information please contact Circulation
Desk.
Book Recommendation
How do I
recommend a book for the library?
Ans: You
may recommend a book by visiting
http://library.kfupm.edu.sa/Book_Rec/login.asp
Book Renewal
How do I
renew the books issued against my name?
Ans: Please
follow http://library.kfupm.edu.sa/bookrenewal.asp
Call Nos
How do I
find a call no. of a specific book using our library catalog?
Ans: Please
enter the name of the book you require in the search fields and you will find the
call no.
Computers
Where can
I access the Internet and library resources in the library?
Ans: One
can use the PC lab on the plateau level of the library in front of the Reference
Desk for access to the Internet and library resources
Where can
I check my email in the library?
Ans: In
the PC lab
How do I
use the library computer lab?
Ans: The
PC labs of the University are only accessible by using your own username and password
allotted by ITC
Does the
library provide the facilities to scan the documents?
Ans: At
present, there is no such facility
How do I
use the color printers?
Ans: The
library does not provide any facility for color printing.
How do I
reserve a computer for use in the computer lab of the library?
Ans:
There is no such library policy to reserve the computer in advance
How do I
configure my laptop to connect to KFUPM Wireless Lan?
Ans: Please
visit: http://www1.kfupm.edu.sa/itc/nets/wlan_configuration.htm
Circulation
How do I
become a member of the library?
How do I
get a library card, if I am not a member of the KFUPM Community?
Ans: For
the above two questions, please visit the Circulation Desk of the library located
at Plateau the level building 8 in person.
How do I
find out my PIN for the library?
Ans: Please
ask the circulation desk for the PIN.
How do I
return the books while the library is closed?
Ans: A book
drop box is installed just annex to the library entrance
How do I
self check out a book?
Ans: Any
registered user of the library can borrow a book from the self check out station
placed along with the online catalog.
How do I
borrow the books from the library?
How do I
check my borrowers account without visiting the library?
Ans: Please
check through My Account on the Library Catalog or visit.
http://libraryhip.kfupm.edu.sa/ipac20/ipac.jsp?session=S2001406N1211.78235&profile=main&menu=account&ts=1200140651226#focus
I received
an overdue notice for a book I returned. What should I do?
Ans: Please
get help from the circulation desk.
How do I
check out the books?
How do I
renew my books?
How many
books do a faculty/staff or student can borrow at a time?
How do I
borrow a journal?
How do I
pay fine (overdue) and in case of lost of books?
Ans: For
all the above mentioned questions, please visit
http://www.kfupm.edu.sa/library/policy/PublishedCirculationPolicy.pdf
Databases
How do I
find the library databases?
Ans: Please
visit the library site:
http://www.kfupm.edu.sa/library/eresource/TD_SourcesTbllist.asp?x_Category=5&z_Category==,,
Dissertations
How do I
find the master�s theses and Ph.D. dissertations online?
Ans: Please
visit the following library site.
http://proquest.umi.com/pqdweb?RQT=306&cfc=1&DBId=G647#sform
How do I
find the theses and dissertations done by KFUPM students?
Ans: Anyone
can find KFUPM Students theses and dissertations in hard copy format or online.
For hard copy, please locate through library catalog and for the soft copy visit
http://www.kfupm.edu.sa/library/theses/index.asp
Electronic Books
How do I
access Electronic books?
Ans: The
following link takes you to the Electronic books page.
http://www.kfupm.edu.sa/library/eresource/TD_SourcesTbllist.asp?x_Category=8&z_Category==,,
Electronic Journals
How do I
access electronic journals?
Ans: Please
follow the link to access the online journals subscribed by the library other than
those journals available in various databases.
http://www.kfupm.edu.sa/library/eresource/TD_SourcesTbllist.asp?x_Category=6&z_Category==,,
How do I
access electronic journals from outside the library?
Ans: All
electronic resources are accessible campus wide.
Encyclopedias
How do I
locate hard bound general encyclopedias both Arabic & English?
Ans: The
hard bound general encyclopedias are placed in the reading area of the Reference
department
Full Text
How do I
find the full text data bases of our library?
Ans: Please
visit the web page to access the data base of your interest
http://www.kfupm.edu.sa/library/eresource/TD_SourcesTbllist.asp?order=Name&x_Category=5&z_Category=%3D%2C%2C
How do I
access full text resources from out side the KFUPM campus?
Ans: The
access to E-resources is limited to within the campus only.
Government
How do I
find Govt. Publications?
Ans: All the Govt. publications are located on the plateau level of the library
on the Govt. Publications shelves and their Call no. starts with govt.
How do I
find online information about Government?
Ans: Please
visit library web page for such information.
Library
Where is
the KFUPM main library located?
Ans: The
main library building 8 is located at the heart of the academic buildings
What are
the KFUPM library hours?
Ans: Please
visit
http://library.kfupm.edu.sa/Hours/hours/timelist.asp
Who can
use the library?
Ans: Anyone
may use the KFUPM Library for research or reading. However, you must have a valid
library card to check out materials.
How do I
contact the library?
Ans: The
library can be contacted by personal visit or by phone or through intranet/internet.
Where are
the study rooms?
Ans: Study
rooms are located at the 3rd level of the main library.
Where lost
and found items can be checked?
Ans: Lost
and found items are kept with the security people.
Where is
the photocopy center?
Ans: The
photocopy center is situated at the plateau level of the library close to the public
use lifts and stairs.
Where are the public telephones?
Ans:
An on-campus telephone is located by the photocopy center.
Is there
any coffee/tea lounge in the library?
Ans:
The coffee/tea lounge is located on plateau level of the library.
Are the
food and drinks allowed in the library?
Ans:
Eating and drinking is only allowed in the coffee/tea lounge.
Is there
any prayer area in the library?
Ans:
The prayer area is also situated on the plateau level of the library.
How do
I make a suggestion?
Ans:
The suggestion box is placed at the circulation desk.
Locating Books
How do I
locate a book within the library?
Ans: Check
the Library Collection Directory as follows
Level 4:
Books with Call Numbers A-Z (Except BP, DS & PJ)
Level 3:
All Periodicals with Call nos. A-Z
Plateau
Level: Books with Call nos. BP,DS, PJ, TEXT, GOVT, FACULTY, and Saudi Collections,
Theses and dissertations (A1 & A2); Periodicals (Current year) and Newspapers;
Reference Collection: A-Z
Basement:
Microfiche, Microfilms, Microform Readers and Videos.
Library Jobs
How do I
find a part time job in the library?
Ans: The
jobs are placed with the Deanship of Educational Services.
How do I
enroll for the part job in the library?
Ans: Please
contact Coordinator Student Assistance naleem@
Maps
How do I
find the KFUPM campus map?
Please locate
it at:
http://www.kfupm.edu.sa/kfupm/about/kfupm-map.html
Microfiche/Microfilm
Where can I find microfiche and microfilm?
Ans: The Microfiche and Microfilms are placed
in the basement with microforms readers to use them.
Newspapers
How do I find the newspapers?
Ans: The location of the newspapers reading
room is on the plateau level of the library in front of the circulation desk.
How do I find the old issues of newspapers?
Ans: The library does not have any policy
to archive the old newspapers. They are discarded after some time.
Online
How do I access the online databases from
home?
Ans: The online databases can only be accessible
on campus.
How do I access online catalog of the library?
Ans: The online catalog of the library is accessible
from anywhere in the world at:
http://libraryhip.kfupm.edu.sa/#focus
Faculty Publications
How do I
locate faculty publications cited in ISI databases?
Ans: To
access this information, please follow the link mentioned below.
http://library.kfupm.edu.sa/ISI/default.htm
Rankings
How do I
find colleges and universities ranking?
Ans: Please
go to the link mentioned below for this purpose.
http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/usnews/edu/college/rankings/rankindex_brief.php
The Gourman
report: A rating of graduate and professional programs in American and international
universities.
The Gourman
report: A rating of undergraduate and professional programs in American and international
universities.
Reference
Is reference
service available on the phone?
Ans: Yes,
you may contact the reference librarian on 3016
Who do I
contact in the library for assistance?
Ans: Please
contact the Reference librarian at the reference desk.
What does
ILL mean?
Ans: This
is an abbreviation of InterLibrary Loan.
What is
an interlibrary loan?
Ans: Please
visit http://library.kfupm.edu.sa/RIS.asp
How do I
submit an ILL request?
Ans: Please
visit http://library.kfupm.edu.sa/ill/login.asp
How do I
know about the status of my ILL request?
Ans: Please
visit http://library.kfupm.edu.sa/ill/login.asp or contact
coordinator ILL mimirza@
How do I
get information about Reference and Information Services?
Ans: Please
visit http://library.kfupm.edu.sa/RIS.asp
How do I
request for instructational service?
Ans: Please
visit http://library.kfupm.edu.sa/instruction/login.asp or contact
Coordinator,
Instructional Services shoaib@.
How do I
reserve a study room in the library?
Ans: The
study rooms are available for reading for two persons by depositing the university
I/D cards at the Circulation desk in person. For more information, please contact
circulation desk.
Study Rooms
Where are
the study rooms?
Ans: The
study rooms are located on level 3 of the library.
How do I
reserve a study room in the library?
Ans: The
study rooms are available for reading for two persons by depositing the university
I/D cards at the Circulation desk in person. For more information, please contact
circulation desk.
How do I
reserve a study room for the whole day?
Ans: The
study rooms can be reserved for three hours only.