SOURCE: https://library.ku.ac.ae/
TITLE: Khalifa University Library Services and User Support
LAST_REVIEWED: 2026-04-10
AUTHORITY_LEVEL: service_guide
TOPICS: study rooms, ILL, printing, scanning, research help, visitors, alumni, workshops, tours

STUDY ROOMS:
- Reserve a study room at: https://library.ku.ac.ae/rooms/
- Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis
- Booking can be made in advance
- Group study rooms typically support 4 to 8 users
- Individual study carrels may be available on a walk-in basis

INTERLIBRARY LOAN AND DOCUMENT DELIVERY:
- Submit requests at: https://library.ku.ac.ae/ill/
- ILL is intended for books or articles not available through the KU collection
- Delivery time varies by supplying library and format
- Both physical books and electronic articles may be requested
- ILL email: ILL@ku.ac.ae

PRINTING, SCANNING, AND PHOTOCOPYING:
- Printing and photocopying are available in both branches
- Black and white and color printing are available
- Scanning is available
- Students typically use KU ID-based printing services

RESEARCH HELP AND ASK A LIBRARIAN:
- Ask a Librarian: https://library.ku.ac.ae/AskUs
- Librarians can help with database choice, search strategies, literature reviews, citations, and library services
- Research consultations can be scheduled when needed

INSTRUCTION, WORKSHOPS, AND TOURS:
- Instruction and tours: https://library.ku.ac.ae/InstructionAndTours
- Events calendar: https://kustar.libcal.com/calendar/events/
- Newsletter: https://library.ku.ac.ae/newsletter/
- Library workshops may include database training, citation management, and research skills

VISITOR AND ALUMNI SERVICES:
- Visitor registration: https://library.ku.ac.ae/visitors/
- Alumni services: https://library.ku.ac.ae/alumni/
- Some electronic resources may be restricted to current KU members

FEEDBACK AND SUGGESTIONS:
- Comments and suggestions: https://library.ku.ac.ae/comments/
- Suggest a purchase: https://library.ku.ac.ae/requesttitle/