College of Arts and Social Sciences Library

Resources and Technological Support

A rich academic collection supported by advanced library technologies, electronic systems, and access to leading scholarly databases.

Overview

The library houses a rich and diverse collection exceeding 25,000 books and academic references across various disciplines. Information resources are available in both traditional print and electronic formats.

Library Resources

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Books and References

The library provides an extensive collection covering multiple fields, including history, philosophy, Arabic language, foreign languages, sociology and social work, geography, literature, music and performing arts, media studies, library and information science, and tourism.

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Academic Journals

The library offers a selection of scholarly journals and periodicals that publish the latest research and academic articles in various fields.

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Theses and Dissertations

The library provides access to postgraduate theses, including master’s and doctoral dissertations produced by college students, enabling researchers to consult relevant previous studies.

Technological Support

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Modern Facilities

The library is equipped with modern facilities such as wireless internet, an advanced RFID-based circulation system, and dedicated search terminals.

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Electronic Search

The library utilizes the WorldCat union catalog for searching and retrieving both print and electronic resources. This system integrates the OCLC platform along with all subscribed databases of the university libraries into a unified search interface.

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Electronic Systems

The college library operates within the university’s integrated cloud-based library system (OCLC), through which both public and technical services are managed.

Databases and E-Resources

The university libraries subscribe to numerous specialized databases to provide access to scholarly journals and academic articles, including SCOPUS, JSTOR, SpringerLink, and Oxford University Press Journals, among many others.

Additionally, access to e-books is available through platforms such as EBSCO, ProQuest, Wiley, and others.

SCOPUS

JSTOR

SpringerLink

Oxford University Press Journals

EBSCO

ProQuest

Wiley