Library FAQs

How do I find the journal full name from the abbreviations cited in a Journal?

Please use the Periodical Title Abbreviations: a reference book having call no.

Ref Z6945.A2 W34 or ask a reference Librarian for help.

How do I access the library catalog from home?

The library online catalog can be accessed any time with the link http://libraryhip.kfupm.edu.sa/#focus

How do I hold a book while using the Library catalog?

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.

How do I recommend a book for the library?

You may recommend a book by visiting http://library.kfupm.edu.sa/Book_Rec/login.asp

How do I renew the books issued against my name?

Please follow http://library.kfupm.edu.sa/bookrenewal.asp

How do I find a call no. of a specific book using our library catalog?

Please enter the name of the book you require in the search fields and you will find the call no.

Where can I access the Internet and library resources in the library?

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?

In the PC lab

How do I use the library computer lab?

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?

At present, there is no such facility

How do I use the color printers?

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?

There is no such library policy to reserve the computer in advance

How do I configure my laptop to connect to KFUPM Wireless Lan?

Please visit: http://www1.kfupm.edu.sa/itc/nets/wlan_configuration.htm

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?

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?

Please ask the circulation desk for the PIN.

How do I return the books while the library is closed?

A book drop box is installed just annex to the library entrance

How do I self check out a book?

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?

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?

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?

For all the above mentioned questions, please visit

http://www.kfupm.edu.sa/library/policy/PublishedCirculationPolicy.pdf

How do I find the library databases?

Please visit the library site: http://www.kfupm.edu.sa/library/eresource/TD_SourcesTbllist.asp?x_Category=5&z_Category==,,

How do I find the master's theses and Ph.D. dissertations online?

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?

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

How do I access Electronic books?

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==,,

How do I access electronic journals?

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?

All electronic resources are accessible campus wide.

How do I locate hard bound general encyclopedias both Arabic & English?

The hard bound general encyclopedias are placed in the reading area of the Reference department

How do I find the full text data bases of our library?

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?

The access to E-resources is limited to within the campus only.

How do I find Govt. Publications?

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?

Please visit library web page for such information.

Where is the KFUPM main library located?

The main library building 8 is located at the heart of the academic buildings

What are the KFUPM library hours?

Please visit http://library.kfupm.edu.sa/Hours/hours/timelist.asp

Who can use the library?

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?

The library can be contacted by personal visit or by phone or through intranet/internet.

Where are the study rooms?

Study rooms are located at the 3rd level of the main library.

Where lost and found items can be checked?

Lost and found items are kept with the security people.

Where is the photocopy center?

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?

An on-campus telephone is located by the photocopy center.

Is there any coffee/tea lounge in the library?

The coffee/tea lounge is located on plateau level of the library.

Are the food and drinks allowed in the library?

Eating and drinking is only allowed in the coffee/tea lounge.

Is there any prayer area in the library?

The prayer area is also situated on the plateau level of the library.

How do I make a suggestion?

The suggestion box is placed at the circulation desk.

How do I locate a book within the library?

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.

How do I find a part time job in the library?

The jobs are placed with the Deanship of Educational Services.

How do I enroll for the part job in the library?

Please contact Coordinator Student Assistance naleem@

How do I find the KFUPM campus map?

Please locate it at: http://www.kfupm.edu.sa/kfupm/about/kfupm-map.html

Where can I find microfiche and microfilm?

The Microfiche and Microfilms are placed in the basement with microforms readers to use them.

How do I find the newspapers?

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?

The library does not have any policy to archive the old newspapers. They are discarded after some time.

How do I access the online databases from home?

The online databases can only be accessible on campus.

How do I access online catalog of the library?

The online catalog of the library is accessible from anywhere in the world at: http://libraryhip.kfupm.edu.sa/#focus

How do I locate faculty publications cited in ISI databases?

To access this information, please follow the link mentioned below.

http://library.kfupm.edu.sa/ISI/default.htm

How do I find colleges and universities ranking?

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.

Is reference service available on the phone?

Yes, you may contact the reference librarian on 3016

Who do I contact in the library for assistance?

Please contact the Reference librarian at the reference desk.

What does ILL mean?

This is an abbreviation of InterLibrary Loan.

What is an interlibrary loan?

Please visit http://library.kfupm.edu.sa/RIS.asp

How do I submit an ILL request?

Please visit http://library.kfupm.edu.sa/ill/login.asp

How do I know about the status of my ILL request?

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?

Please visit http://library.kfupm.edu.sa/RIS.asp

How do I request for instructational service?

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?

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.

Where are the study rooms?

The study rooms are located on level 3 of the library.

How do I reserve a study room in the library?

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?

The study rooms can be reserved for three hours only.