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Introduction

The SUC Library caters to all the students, faculty and staff of SUC to pursue higher studies and research in accomplishing their degrees as well as the local community. The Library provides conducive learning environment in teaching and research programs of SUC by acquiring and making available all learning resources. The sole objective is to serve the right information to the right user at the right time.
SUC Library strives to enhance the personal growth of students and contribute to the development and sustainability of students, faculty and other members through free access to ideas, information, educational and scientific research, cultural experiences and educational opportunities.

Goals

A. To plan, develop, procure and maintain adequate library resources for smooth operation as per SUC’s strategic plan 
B. To provide a learning environment conducive to academic needs along with regular updating of learning resources  
C. To orient the students, faculty and staff with regards to the usage of library resources  
D. To disseminate required, relevant and updated information to enhance the Research Support to Faculty, Student & Staff
E. To create the reading awareness; involve the Students & Faculty members in the library activities and events

General Information

The library collection includes various subjects like General Education, Business, Management, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, HR, Tourism, Social Sciences, General Science, IT and Fictions so on. The overview of the collections are as follows:

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Details

Numbers

1

REFERENCE BOOKS (Copies)

14008

2

TITLES OF REFERENCES (approx.)

11284

3

CORE TEXT BOOKS (MBA, BBA & BS IT)

13235

4

CORE TEXT TITLES (approx.)

260

5

ONLINE JOURNALS

15311

6

MAGAZINES - PRINT

10

7

NEWS PAPERS

10

8

CDS/DVDS

280

9

DISSERTATIONS

460

10

ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS & E-DATABASES

10

11

E-BOOKS (EBRARY)

55468

Library Services and Facilities

Library has the huge collection of books on various subjects like Business, Management, Information Technology, Science, Social Science, Travel and Tourism etc., under the category of Under Graduate level [BBA, BSIT] & Graduate level [MBA.] Moreover library has the exclusive sections for UAE Special Collections, Arabic Titles, New Arrivals, General and Fictions etc.,
 
A. LIBRARY FACILITIES
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
XIII. Amazon Kindle
XIV. BYOD Section
 
B. LIBRARY SERVICES
Library is providing the following facilities to the users:
i. Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC)
ii. Internet/CD ROM Search Assistance
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

Library Timings

The LRC is open with all facilities and services from 9.00 A.M to 10.00 P.M from Monday to Thursday and Friday from 2.30 PM to 10.00 PM and Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. LRC will remain closed on Sunday & Public holidays.

General Rules of The Library

A. General Rules
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 with in Library premises.
iv. Using audio devices is not allowed (use of earphones is acceptable)
v. Engagement in noisy activities is not allowed (except in approved areas)
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 submitting 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 meant for library search only and students are allowed to work on their assignments also.
 
B. RULES FOR CIRCULATION
i. The number of books to be issued and loan period is classified into 4 broad categories. They are as follows:
ii. Undergraduate program (School of Business & School of IT)
iii. Graduate program (School of Business)
iv. Faculty and Staff
v. Others include CPD students, Alumni and outside members
vi. Collection of core text books from library is the responsibility of the borrower and no refund of utilization fee will be applicable.
 
C. LATE FINES
The Library charges fine of AED 1/= day for overdue books from the students.
 
D. RENEWALS
Issued documents and other items are renewable, provided there is no demand for the material by other members. Two renewals are allowed for any issued material.
 
E. PENALTY FOR DAMAGES/LOST
The cases of penalty for any damage or loss of any item will be referred to the Head-Librarian for action. The actions range from hefty fines to debarring from Library for a semester.

 

Library Membership

Membership Fees
The Library fees for SUC student is included in the annual fees as per the institution policies. All library borrowings will come into force after a member pays applicable security deposit which will be refunded at the time of withdrawal of membership or cancellation of the admission after deducting any dues pending against the library. 
 
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
 
Membership Forms
Alumni and Outside Membership forms are available in the portal and print copies in the library as well.

 

FAQs

Will there be orientation about SUC library for the users?

An orientation will be given to all the Freshmen of BBA, MBA & BSIT Students at the beginning of the semester. The Administration department will advise the date and time for the orientation.

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