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Facilities

The Khalifa University Libraries has two branches:

Main Campus Library
The Main Campus Library is on the 1st and 2nd floor of the Main Building. It features computers, scanners, photocopiers, study rooms and study carrels. The library staff provide comprehensive instruction on the use of resources and finding information for individuals or classes. The library has a collection of approximately 22,000 items.
Habshan Library - Sas Al Nakhl Campus
Habshan Library is located on the ground and first floor of the Habshan building. It has computers and group study rooms for student use, and a collection of more than 74,000 items.

	Undergraduate	Graduate	Staff	Faculty	Alumni
General Collection Books	10 items / 14 days	20 items / 1 semester	10 items / 14 days	20 items / 1 semester	5 items / 14 days
Multimedia	3 items / 3 days	3 items / 3 days	3 items / 3 days	3 items / 3 days	Not allowed
Maps	Not allowed	Not allowed	Not allowed	Not allowed	Not allowed
Periodicals	Not allowed	3 items / 3 days	3 items / 3 days	3 items / 3 days	1 item / 3 days
Reference	Not allowed	Not allowed	Not allowed	Not allowed	Not allowed
Theses	Not allowed	Not allowed	Not allowed	Not allowed	Not allowed
1–Day Reserves	10 items / 1 day	10 items / 1 day	10 items / 1 day	10 items / 1 day	Not allowed
2–Hour Reserves	10 items / 2 hours	10 items / 2 hours	10 items / 2 hours	10 items / 2 hours	Not allowed
3–Day Reserves	10 items / 3 days	10 items / 3 days	10 items / 3 days	10 items / 3 days	Not allowed

When classes are in session, the libraries follow these hours:

Branch	Sunday-Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
All Branches	8am-7pm	8am-4pm	Closed	12pm-8pm

During semester breaks and the Holy Month of Ramadan, the libraries will alter their hours. Be sure to check the home page for the current timings.