Library Department

The library boasts an extensive collection of books covering a wide range of subjects, including Business, Management, Information Technology, Science, Social Science, Travel and Tourism, among others. These resources cater to both Undergraduate programs such as BBA, BSIT and BSCS, as well as Graduate-level studies like MBA. Additionally, the library features dedicated sections for specialized collections including UAE Special Collections, Arabic Titles, New Arrivals, General Reads, and Fiction. 

 

 

Library provides the following facilities to the users:

I. Reference Section

II. Rental Section

III. Periodical Section

IV. New Arrivals Section

V. Discussion Room

VI. Conference Room

VII. Silent Zone

VIII. Learning Zone

IX. Research Zone

X. E-library 

XI. Alexa Corner

XII. VR Glass

 

 

Library is providing the following facilities to the users:

i. Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC)

ii. Internet

iii. E-Resources

iv. Information Services

v. Research Support Information Service (RSIS)

vi. Reference/Referral Service

vii. News clipping Service

viii. Current Awareness Service (CAS)

ix. Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI)

x. Query Based Service (QBS)

xi. Table of Content

xii. New Arrivals Information Service

xiii. Book Review of the Month

xiv. Internship

 

i. Silence should be maintained in the Library.

ii. Spitting, smoking and other offensive or objectionable practices are strictly prohibited.

iii. Cell phones should be kept in the silent mode within Library premises.

iv. Using audio devices is not allowed (use of earphones is acceptable)

v. Engagement in noisy activities is not allowed.

vi. Interrupting or disturbing other members in the Library is not allowed

vii. Student ID Cards should be shown at entrance & also on demand whenever there is a check.

viii. Student ID cards/borrower cards are not transferable. Books are issued against borrower cards only on production of their own Student ID card.

ix. On completion of course ‘No dues Certificate’ will be issued only on returning of all the materials borrowed from the library.

x. Overdue charges will be collected if book is not returned by due date.

xi. If book is lost borrower is responsible to replace the book or pay latest market price. If title is out of print price will be charged as per Library norms.

xii. No eatables are allowed in the Library.

xiii. Violations of Library rules can lead to hefty fines / debarred from Library.

xiv. Playing games, downloading games, software, music /video files is strictly prohibited in the electronic library area.

xv. Library computers are only intended for legitimate academic purposes, which include but are not limited to information and bibliographic searches, research, class assignments, and knowledge acquisition.

 

 

The book borrowing policies are categorized into four main groups:

i. Undergraduate Program (School of Business & School of Computing)

ii. Graduate Program (School of Business)

iii. Faculty and Staff

iv. Others, including CPD students, Alumni, and external members

Please note that borrowers are responsible for collecting and returning core textbooks from the library, and no refunds of utilization fees will be provided.

 

The Library charges fine of AED 1per day for overdue books from the students.

Issued documents and other items are renewable, provided there is no demand for the material by other members. Maximum of two renewals are allowed for any issued material.

The cases of penalty for any damaged or lost items will be referred to the Head-Librarian for action and penalty will be imposed as per the policies of SUC.

Library fees for SUC students are typically included in the annual fees, in accordance with the institution's policies. Borrowing privileges will become active for a member once they have paid the required security deposit. This deposit will be refunded upon withdrawal of membership, graduation or cancellation of admission, minus any outstanding library dues. 

The outside members will have to pay applicable annual membership with a security deposit of AED 500/= and it has to be renewed each year. The alumni members of SUC can access the library e-resources absolutely free of charge through the portal.

Alumni and Outside Membership forms are available in the portal and print copies in the library as well.