AOU students, faculty and staff with a valid ID are entitled to borrow library material. Individuals who do not fall into the above-mentioned categories may contact the library if they wish to use its resources.
All books can be checked out except references, periodicals and special collections.
The user can get the form from here
Borrowers’ classification and loan period for the maximum number of books are:
Undergraduate Students
| 3 | 2 weeks |
Postgraduate Students | 4
| 4 weeks |
Students with Special needs
| 3
| One week extended loan periods |
Graduate Students & ILL Clients
| 2 | 2 weeks |
Faculty Members (Full time) | 7
| One semester |
Faculty Members (Part time) | 3 | One semester |
Administrative Staff | 3 | 4 weeks
|
Search the Library Catalog:- Readers are given opportunity to browse the catalog and search for the materials by author, title, subject, or keyword. (
https://lrc.aou.org.bh/)
– The librarian assists the users to fulfill their information requirements.
Renewal
The user can renew the library material by contacting the librarian at 17407184 or LRC@aou.org.bh .
In case books have been requested by other students or faculty members, the librarian may refuse to renew the borrowing of books.