# Access Services

**Source**: https://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/hbku-library/access-services
**Parent**: https://www.hbku.edu.qa/en/hbku-library

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- Circulation Services
- Request a Book
- Document Delivery Service
- Interlibrary Loan
- Order Textbooks
- Reserve a Group Study Space
- VR Experience Session
- Study Carrels

Circulation Services

The circulation services consist of borrowing, renewing, returning, and reserving print items (books, journals, etc.) at the library. Transactions take place at the circulation desk at the entrance of Library.

Only HBKU members with an active account and a valid HBKU identity card may benefit from these services.

Non-HBKU members are welcome to consult library materials within the library premises only.

##### Borrowing Privileges

HBKU’s library users may borrow library materials as per the table below:

| User Status | Loan Period (Days) | Maximum Books | Maximum Renewals (Online) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Faculty Member | 28 | 10 | 3 |
| Researcher | 28 | 10 | 2 |
| Student | 10 | 5 | 2 |
| Staff | 10 | 5 | 2 |

Books should be returned before the due date to avoid fines.

##### Online Renewal

You may renew your borrowed items online by logging into your [Library Account.](https://library.hbku.edu.qa/iii/cas/login?service=https%3A%2F%2Flibrary.hbku.edu.qa%3A443%2Fpatroninfo~S1%2FIIITICKET&scope=1)

Request a Book

HBKU Library welcomes suggestions and recommendations for new resources to be added to the library collection. Please fill out and submit the form on the link herewith.

[Request a Book](https://hbku-qa.libwizard.com/id/32edd6048ef307b320c00a73f5b99362)

Before proceeding, please note the following:

- Suggestions are strongly considered; however, they are subject to the approval of the Library Team.
- The title suggested must not be available in the library collection. Please check the online [catalog](https://library.hbku.edu.qa/search-x/) to verify.
- Graduate students must provide the approval of their advisor/course instructor by email to [hbkulibrary@hbku.edu.qa](mailto:hbkulibrary@hbku.edu.qa) right after they submit the request form.
- To suggest a list of titles, please contact the library via [hbkulibrary@hbku.edu.qa](mailto:hbkulibrary@hbku.edu.qa)
- You may also suggest a physical/print item via [Interlibrary Loan](https://www.hbku.edu.qa/library/access-services?tabid=interlibrary-loan) if it is available in any of the branch campuses in the Education City.

Document Delivery Service

Document Delivery Service provides users with research and study materials (articles, books chapters, proceedings, reports etc.) that are not available at HBKU Library.

To request an article or a book chapter not available in our e-resources, please fill out the following Document Delivery Service (DDS) Form. The delivery may take up to 48 hours (or two working days).

[Document Delivery Services (DDS) Form](https://hbku-qa.libwizard.com/f/article-chapter)

Interlibrary Loan

Interlibrary loan allows HBKU students, faculty, and researchers to obtain print/physical books and other resources available from other libraries within Education City, provided that the items are not available within HBKU Library collection.

Kindly search [HBKU library catalog](https://www.hbku.edu.qa/hbku-library) for print/physical items to check if they are available at HBKU Library. If not, then you may check the catalog of partner libraries and then fill out the ILL Request form. We will get back to you within two to three working days. This [instructional video](https://youtu.be/qyNRAlnbJ2w) guides you step by step how to request a book via ILL.

[ILL Request Form](https://hbku-qa.libwizard.com/f/HBKU-ILL)

- [Carnegie-Mellon University in Qatar](http://www.library.cmu.edu/qatar)
- [Georgetown University in Qatar](http://www.library.georgetown.edu/qatar/)
- [Northwestern University in Qatar](http://www.qatar.northwestern.edu/library)
- [Qatar National Library](http://www.qnl.qa/en)
- [Virginia Commonwealth University - School of the Arts in Qatar](https://qatar.vcu.edu/academic-creative-spaces/library/)
- [Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar](http://qatar-weill.cornell.edu/elibrary/)

Order Textbooks

Faculty members are welcome to order textbooks for their courses in the upcoming two semesters by filling in this form:

[Order Textbooks](https://hbku-qa.libwizard.com/f/textbooks)

Before proceeding, kindly note the following:

- Orders should be submitted before the relevant semesters’ deadlines as mentioned in the form. Late submissions will result in delayed acquisitions and deliveries.
- The library advises using electronic textbooks, as print books may take 6 to 8 weeks for delivery.
- For questions or follow-ups, you may contact Mr. Mahmoud Mahmoud at [mmahmoud@hbku.edu.qa](mailto:mmahmoud@hbku.edu.qa ) or Mr. Fidelity Phiri at [fphiri@hbku.edu.qa](mailto:fphiri@hbku.edu.qa). For Engineering Library queries, you may contact Mrs. Ira Setiawan at [irsetiawan@hbku.edu.qa](mailto:irsetiawan@hbku.edu.qa)

Reserve a Group Study Space

##### Reserve a Group Study Space

The library provides group study and presentation spaces in both of its locations. Some of these spaces offer audiovisual capabilities to meet users’ needs. The spaces are accessible upon reservation through the library booking portals for each location:

###### Main Library in Minaretein

[Reserve a Group Study Space](https://hbku-qa.libcal.com/reserve/)

For further inquiries, please call [44546644](tel:44546644) or email at  \
[hbkulibrary@hbku.edu.qa](mailto:hbkulibrary@hbku.edu.qa)

###### Engineering Library in Manufactury

[Reserve a Group Study Space](https://hbku-qa.libcal.com/spaces?lid=3699)

For further inquiries, please call [44230040](https://44230040) or email at [hbkuenglibrary@hbku.edu.qa](mailto:hbkuenglibrary@hbku.edu.qa)

VR Experience Session

The HBKU Library is now offering a Virtual Reality (VR) experience to enhance the learning, research, and recreational opportunities of its members. Active HBKU members may book a VR experience session via the portal below.

Before booking a session, it is important to be aware of the following:

- The session duration is limited to a maximum of 30 minutes per day.
- Each user can book up to two sessions per week to ensure fair access for patrons.
- Upon booking, users must follow the instructions received in their email to verify their booking request.
- Users must cancel their booking at least 24 hours in advance if they cannot attend their scheduled session, allowing others to utilize the slot.
- All sessions will be conducted in the HBKU Main Library Meeting Room, Minaretein Building.

[Book a VR Experience Session](https://hbku-qa.libcal.com/equipment?lid=3866&gid=8513)

Study Carrels

The HBKU Library allocates 2 sets of study carrels available at the main library in Minaretein:

- **General Study Carrels** \
  Located on the second floor, the general study carrels, with and without desktops, do not require reservation, and HBKU members are welcome to use them on a first-come, first-served basis. At the end of their visit, users are requested to clear up the carrels and take their belongings. The library is not responsible for any lost or damaged belongings.
- **PhD Study Carrels** \
  Study carrels with desktops for HBKU PhD students to help them focus on their coursework and dissertations. The carrels are available on the first floor and must be reserved via the form below.

###### PhD Students must abide by the following guidelines:

- The student has the right to reserve the carrel for a period starting from one month and up to a maximum of one academic semester.
- The student must use their dedicated computer for study and research purposes only, respecting the library and HBKU IT policies, and instructions governing the use of computers.
- The student must follow the HBKU IT terms and conditions while accessing the network.
- The reservation of the carrel will be cancelled if it has not been used for more than 30 continuous days.
- The student is encouraged to save the files on the Drive and not on the PC.
- As speakers are not allowed, the student is advised to use earphones/headphones.
- The student must be aware that:
  - The PC could undergo updates without prior notice.
  - Upon logging off, the files will be deleted.
  - The library is not responsible for any deleted/lost information on the designated computer.

Kindly fill out this form to reserve a carrel.

[Reserve your Study Carrel now](https://hbku-qa.libwizard.com/f/PhDStation)

[Ask a Librarian](https://hbku-qa.libanswers.com/form?queue_id=2305)