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+SOURCE: https://library.ku.ac.ae/about/
+TITLE: About Khalifa University Libraries
+
+The mission of Khalifa University Library is to advance the university's commitment to research and innovation, by providing exceptional resources, state-of-the-art technology, and expert services. We aim to enhance the academic experience by offering diverse collections, personalized assistance, and collaborative spaces that inspire creativity, critical thinking, and lifelong learning, aligning with Khalifa University's vision to be a global leader in education and research.
+
+LIBRARY BRANCHES:
+There are two libraries at Khalifa University, one at each campus:
+- Main Campus Library in E Building
+- Habshan Library at Sas Al Nakhl Campus
+
+FACILITIES:
+Library facilities include various collections and learning areas:
+- Group study rooms
+- Media rooms
+- Computer workstations
+- Quiet study areas
+- Display areas
+- Information Literacy classrooms
+- Book collections including general collection, reference, Arabic collection, multimedia, special collections, leisure reading material and reserve
+- Printing, scanning and photocopying
+
+SERVICES:
+- Circulation: check-in and checkout
+- Self-service circulation kiosks
+- Reference and research help by locating relevant resources and using them effectively
+- Information Literacy sessions including workshops on the use of library resources
+- Access to world-class E-Resources, both on and off campus
+- Inter-Library Loans and Document Delivery services: https://library.ku.ac.ae/ill/
+  - ILL Email: ILL@ku.ac.ae
+- Suggest books for library to order: https://library.ku.ac.ae/requesttitle/
+  - Acquisitions Email: acquisitions@ku.ac.ae
+- KU Repository (Khazna): https://khazna.ku.ac.ae
+- Open Access Publishing: https://library.ku.ac.ae/oa/
+- Medical Library Services: https://library.ku.ac.ae/med/
+
+CONTACT INFORMATION:
+Library staff are accessible by phone, in person, and via email.
+- General email inquiries: libse@ku.ac.ae
+- Main Campus reference desk: +971 2 312 4604
+- Sas Al Nakhl Campus (Habshan Library) service desk: +971 2 312 3160
+- Ask a Librarian: https://library.ku.ac.ae/AskUs
+
+NOTICE:
+Due to campus network issues, both physical library branches may be temporarily closed. All electronic resources remain accessible online. Check https://library.ku.ac.ae/hours for current status.

knowledge/EResources_Complete_AZ.txt

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+SOURCE: https://library.ku.ac.ae/eresources
+TITLE: Khalifa University Library Complete Electronic Resources A-Z
+
+All electronic resources are accessible remotely with KU credentials. Visit https://library.ku.ac.ae/eresources for direct access links. If you have errors, report them at https://library.ku.ac.ae/ce/
+
+=== A ===
+
+Academic Search Ultimate: Comprehensive database covering 10,000+ academic journals from multiple publishers in sciences, engineering, arts, social sciences, and humanities.
+Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=asn
+
+ACM Digital Library: Full-text ACM publications including journals, conference proceedings, technical magazines, newsletters and books. Also includes ACM Guide to Computing Literature.
+Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://dl.acm.org
+
+ACS (American Chemical Society): Core ACS journals from 1996 in catalysis, chemical biology, analytical chemistry, environment, nano, crystals, materials.
+Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://pubs.acs.org
+
+AIAA: Eight active technical journals in aerospace science and technology.
+Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://arc.aiaa.org/
+
+AIP (American Institute of Physics): Select titles back to volume 1 including Applied Physics Letters, Chaos, Journal of Applied Physics, Journal of Chemical Physics, Journal of Mathematical Physics, Physics of Fluids, Physics of Plasmas, Physics Today, Review of Scientific Instruments, plus open access journals AIP Advances, APL Materials, APL Photonics, Structural Dynamics.
+Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://aip.scitation.org
+
+Al Manhal: Full-text scholarly publications from the Middle East, Africa and Asia in Arabic.
+Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://platform.almanhal.com
+
+Applied Science & Technology Source Ultimate: 1,200 journals in applied sciences and computing from trade journals, professional societies, and conference proceedings.
+Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=aps
+
+APS (American Physical Society) Journals with PROLA archive: Full-text access to all APS journals.
+Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://journals.aps.org
+
+arXiv.org: Open access archive for physics, mathematics, computer science, nonlinear sciences, quantitative biology, quantitative finance, statistics, electrical engineering, and economics. Maintained by Cornell University.
+Access: https://arxiv.org/
+
+ASCE Library: Full-text ASCE journals and conference proceedings in structural, geotechnical, transportation, aerospace, environmental, energy engineering and more.
+Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://ascelibrary.org
+
+ASME Digital Library: 25 transaction journals starting from 2000 in mechanical engineering. Older articles and conference papers must be ordered individually.
+Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
+
+ASTM Compass: Standards and technical engineering information covering aerospace, chemical, civil, environmental, geological, health and safety, mechanical, nuclear, petroleum, soil science and solar engineering.
+Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://secure.astm.org/login
+
+=== B ===
+
+Bates Visual Guide to Physical Examination: 8+ hours of video for head-to-toe physical examination techniques.
+Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://batesvisualguide.com
+
+Business Source Complete: Full text for nearly 1,100 business publications with backfiles to 1985. Includes 10,150+ MarketLine company profiles.
+Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=bsh
+
+=== C ===
+
+Cambridge Core: Scholarly books, journals, and reference works from Cambridge University Press.
+Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.cambridge.org/core/
+
+CINAHL Ultimate: Definitive full-text database for nursing and allied health research.
+Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=cul
+
+ClinicalKey Student: Full text medical texts, journals, guidelines, drug information, patient handouts, videos, images for 30+ specialties.
+Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.clinicalkey.com/student/login
+
+Cochrane Library: Systematic reviews including CDSR, DARE, CCTR, and CRMD.
+Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.cochranelibrary.com
+
+CultureGrams: Cultural information on countries of the world including customs and lifestyles.
+Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://online.culturegrams.com
+
+=== E ===
+
+EarthDoc: 75,000+ articles in geoscience, geophysics, and engineering.
+Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.earthdoc.org
+
+Ebook Central (ProQuest): Broad authoritative academic eBook content.
+Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/khalifa
+
+EBSCO Suite: Includes Academic Search Ultimate, Applied Science & Technology Source, Business Source Elite, Engineering Source, ERIC, GeoRef, GreenFILE, INSPEC, Library & Information Science, Regional Business News.
+Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=eds
+
+Engineering Source: 3,000+ full-text titles in engineering, computer science and related areas.
+Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=egs
+
+Embase: 32 million records in biomedical literature, drugs, pharmacology, medical devices, clinical medicine from 8,500+ journals.
+Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.embase.com
+
+Emerald Insight: Peer-reviewed journals in healthcare, management, marketing, economics, and business.
+Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.emerald.com/insight
+
+ECSSR Library Database: Full-text resources from Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research.
+Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://d.ecssr.ae/
+
+=== G ===
+
+GCC Statistical Centre: Official statistics for GCC member states in English and Arabic.
+Access: https://gccstat.org/en/
+
+GeoScience World: Comprehensive peer-reviewed geosciences research integrated with GeoRef.
+Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://pubs.geoscienceworld.org/
+
+=== H ===
+
+Health Research Premium (ProQuest): Medical database covering journals, evidence-based practice, dissertations in medicine, nursing, psychology.
+Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.proquest.com/healthresearch/?accountid=174135
+
+=== I ===
+
+ICE Virtual Library: Nearly 200 years of civil engineering materials with 1,500+ ebooks.
+Access: https://login.khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://www.icevirtuallibrary.com
+
+IEEE Xplore Digital Library: Full-text IEEE and IET journals, conference proceedings, and standards.
+Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/Xplore/dynhome.jsp
+
+IOPScience: 70 journals in physics including applied physics, astronomy, condensed matter, materials science, nanotechnology.
+Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://iopscience.iop.org
+
+=== J ===
+
+Journal Citation Reports (JCR): Journal impact factors via Web of Science. To access: go to Web of Science, click Products, choose Journal Citation Reports.
+Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://www.webofscience.com
+
+JoVE: Educational video database for laboratory fundamentals.
+Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.jove.com
+
+JSTOR: Archival journals in Arts and Sciences Collections.
+Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.jstor.org
+
+=== K ===
+
+Knovel: Full-text engineering reference books with interactive tools. Covers aerospace, biochemistry, chemistry, computer hardware, materials, metals, nanotechnology, optics, plastics, and multiple engineering disciplines.
+Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://app.knovel.com/kn
+
+=== L ===
+
+Lecturio: Medical learning platform with education in Medical Science, Clinical Science and Pre-Med. Includes 1,500 USMLE-like questions.
+Access: https://www.lecturio.com
+
+LinkedIn Learning: 200,000+ video tutorials on computing, business, management, marketing, design, web development. Uses KU Single Sign On.
+Access: http://www.linkedin.com/learning
+Guide: https://library.ku.ac.ae/lil/
+
+=== M ===
+
+MathSciNet: Reviews, abstracts and bibliographic information for mathematical sciences dating back to early 1800s.
+Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=msn
+
+MDPI: 386 open access peer-reviewed journals. Largest OA publisher in the world.
+Access: https://www.mdpi.com/about/journals
+
+Medline Ultimate: Full-text companion to MEDLINE index with 2,500 active biomedical journals.
+Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?authtype=ip,uid&profile=ehost&defaultdb=mdl
+
+=== N ===
+
+Nature Journals: All Nature-branded journals covering biotechnology, chemistry, climate change, energy, genetics, geoscience, medicine, nanotechnology, neuroscience, photonics, physics. Also includes Scientific American.
+Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.nature.com/index.html
+
+=== O ===
+
+OnePetro: Technical literature for oil and gas exploration and production from 20 publishers with 180,000+ items.
+Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.onepetro.org/
+
+Optica Publishing Group: Largest collection of peer-reviewed optics and photonics content with 400,000+ articles from 19 publications.
+Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://opg.optica.org/default.cfm
+
+O'Reilly Books: 24,000+ full-text books and videos in IT and business.
+Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.oreilly.com/library-access/
+User Guide: https://library.ku.ac.ae/ld.php?content_id=82004754
+
+Oxford Reference Library: 230+ specialized titles from Oxford University Press.
+Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.oxfordreference.com
+
+=== P ===
+
+ProQuest Databases: 19,000+ periodicals across 160+ subject areas.
+Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://search.proquest.com/?accountid=174135
+
+ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global: 3 million+ thesis abstracts, approximately half in full text.
+Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.proquest.com/pqdtglobal
+
+PubMed @ KU: 29 million+ biomedical citations linked to KU subscriptions and ILL. Use the special KU link for full-text access.
+Access: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?otool=iaekustlib
+
+=== R ===
+
+RefWorks: Online research management tool for gathering, organizing, storing, sharing information and generating citations.
+New users: https://refworks.proquest.com/signup/email/
+Existing users: https://refworks.proquest.com/
+
+RSC Journals: 51 full-text Royal Society of Chemistry journals/magazines with backfiles since 2008.
+Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://pubs.rsc.org/
+
+=== S ===
+
+ScienceDirect (Elsevier): Full-text Elsevier journals from 1995 and all 2012-2013 books. Covers engineering, CS, environmental science, materials, math, physics, chemistry, health sciences, business, economics.
+Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.sciencedirect.com
+
+Science Journals Online (AAAS): Six journals including Science, Science Signaling, Science Translational Medicine, Science Advances, Science Immunology, Science Robotics.
+Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.aaas.org/science-journals
+
+SciFindern: Comprehensive chemistry research — references, substances and reactions. Registration required before first use.
+Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://scifinder-n.cas.org
+Register: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://origin-scifinder.cas.org/registration/index.html?corpKey=16496EF1X86F3503FX74BC36741C7951A77E
+
+SciVal: Research performance analytics for 8,500 institutions and 220 countries.
+Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://scival.com/
+
+Scopus: Index for 20,000+ journals, conference papers, patents in physical, health, life and social sciences (1996+) and arts/humanities (2002+).
+Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.scopus.com/home.url
+
+Springer: Full-text books 2005-2024 and 1,342 journals from 1997 across behavioral sciences, biomedical, business, chemistry, CS, engineering, humanities, math, medicine, physics.
+Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://link.springer.com
+
+=== T ===
+
+Taylor & Francis Online Journals: 1,589 journals in science, technology, social sciences, and humanities.
+Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.tandfonline.com/
+
+Taylor & Francis eBooks: 15,000+ eBooks.
+Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.taylorfrancis.com
+
+=== U ===
+
+UpToDate: Evidence-based clinical decision support. Free mobile app available.
+Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.uptodate.com/
+
+=== W ===
+
+Web of Science: 11,000+ journals in sciences, social sciences, arts and humanities. Includes Journal Citation Reports. Useful for citation searching and finding journal impact factors.
+Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.webofscience.com
+
+Wiley Online Library: Broadest multidisciplinary collection covering life, health, physical sciences, social science, and humanities.
+Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com
+
+=== Z ===
+
+Zendy - AI Powered Research Library: AI-powered research library with ZAIA assistant, AI summarization, and key phrase highlighting. Must register with KU email.
+Access: https://zendy.io/

knowledge/Library_Services.txt

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+SOURCE: https://library.ku.ac.ae/
+TITLE: Khalifa University Library Services Overview
+
+Khalifa University Library provides comprehensive academic library services to students, faculty, and staff at Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
+
+LIBRARY BRANCHES:
+Khalifa University Library operates two physical branches:
+- Main Campus Library (SAN Campus, Abu Dhabi)
+- Sas Al Nakhl Campus Library
+Both branches provide study spaces, computer workstations, printing and scanning facilities, and access to physical collections.
+
+BORROWING AND LOANS:
+- Undergraduate students can borrow up to 10 items for 14 days
+- Graduate students can borrow up to 15 items for 28 days
+- Faculty can borrow up to 25 items for 90 days
+- Most items can be renewed up to 3 times if not requested by another user
+- Renewals can be done online through My Library Account: https://khalifa.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/account?vid=971KUOSTAR_INST:KU
+- Overdue items may incur fines
+
+STUDY ROOMS:
+The library offers group study rooms that can be reserved online.
+- 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 accommodate 4-8 people
+- Individual study carrels are also available on a walk-in basis
+
+INTERLIBRARY LOAN (ILL):
+If a book or article is not available in the Khalifa University Library collection, you can request it through Interlibrary Loan.
+- Submit ILL requests at: https://library.ku.ac.ae/ill/
+- ILL is free for Khalifa University students and faculty
+- Delivery time varies from 1-3 weeks depending on the source library
+- Both physical books and electronic articles can be requested
+
+PRINTING, SCANNING, AND PHOTOCOPYING:
+- Printing and photocopying services are available in both library branches
+- Black and white and color printing available
+- Scanning is free of charge
+- Students use their KU ID card for printing services
+
+COMPUTER WORKSTATIONS:
+- Desktop computers are available in both library branches
+- All workstations have internet access and standard software
+- Laptops can be borrowed for in-library use at the circulation desk
+
+REFERENCE AND RESEARCH HELP:
+- Librarians are available to help with research questions
+- Research consultations can be scheduled
+- Ask a Librarian service: https://library.ku.ac.ae/AskUs
+- Library instruction sessions are available for classes
+
+LIBRARY HOURS:
+For current library hours, please visit: https://library.ku.ac.ae/hours
+Hours may vary during exam periods, holidays, and Ramadan.

knowledge/Medical_Library_Services.txt

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+SOURCE: https://library.ku.ac.ae/med/
+TITLE: Khalifa University Medical Library and Special Services
+
+MEDICAL LIBRARY:
+The Medical Library serves the College of Medicine and Health Sciences at Khalifa University.
+- Located on the medical campus
+- Specialized medical collections and databases
+- Access at: https://library.ku.ac.ae/med/
+- Medical databases include: ClinicalKey Student, PubMed, Cochrane Library, UpToDate, CINAHL, Embase, Medline
+- Medical librarians provide specialized research support for clinical and health sciences
+
+ALUMNI SERVICES:
+Khalifa University alumni can continue to access library services after graduation.
+- Alumni library services: https://library.ku.ac.ae/alumni/
+- Alumni may access physical library collections
+- Some electronic resources may be available to alumni
+- Contact the library for current alumni access policies
+
+VISITOR ACCESS:
+External visitors can register to use the library facilities.
+- Visitor registration: https://library.ku.ac.ae/visitors/
+- Visitors may access physical collections and study spaces
+- Electronic resources are restricted to current KU members
+
+LIBRARY TOURS:
+New students and visitors can take library tours.
+- Schedule a tour: https://library.ku.ac.ae/InstructionAndTours
+- Tours cover library layout, services, and how to use resources
+- Available for individuals and groups
+- Orientation tours are provided at the beginning of each semester
+
+EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS:
+The library regularly hosts events, workshops, and training sessions.
+- Events calendar: https://kustar.libcal.com/calendar/events/
+- Workshops include database training, citation management, research skills
+- Newsletter: https://library.ku.ac.ae/newsletter/
+- The Bookends Newsletter provides updates on new resources and services
+
+FEEDBACK AND SUGGESTIONS:
+The library welcomes feedback from users.
+- Submit comments and suggestions: https://library.ku.ac.ae/comments/
+- Suggestions for new purchases: https://library.ku.ac.ae/requesttitle/
+
+CONTACT THE LIBRARY:
+- Ask a Librarian (chat, email, phone): https://library.ku.ac.ae/AskUs
+- This is the primary contact point for all library questions
+- Librarians are available during library hours
+- Email inquiries are typically responded to within 24 hours

knowledge/Open_Access_Real.txt

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+SOURCE: https://library.ku.ac.ae/oa/
+TITLE: Khalifa University Open Access Publishing - Real Policy Details
+
+OPEN ACCESS PUBLISHING AT KHALIFA UNIVERSITY:
+The administration of Khalifa University is committed to encouraging and supporting faculty to use Open Access (OA) publishing for their scholarly work. Publishing your work via OA will make it freely available to everyone in the world, which will increase your reach as well as further support the mission and goals of the university.
+
+Using OA also allows you to retain the copyright to your work and allows the university to put all such articles into Khazna, the university's institutional repository, which will also increase the visibility of your work.
+
+PUBLISHER AGREEMENTS:
+The university has agreements with the following publishers to publish OA articles:
+- Wiley
+- ACS (American Chemical Society)
+- Elsevier
+- IEEE
+- Taylor & Francis
+- PLOS
+- Springer Nature
+
+OA FUNDING OPTIONS FOR KU AUTHORS:
+
+Option 1 - Top 15% Journals (APC covered by Library):
+The Library's OA Services covers the cost of the APC if ALL three conditions are met:
+- At least one author whose primary affiliation on the paper is KU
+- The paper must be in a journal from a publisher we have an agreement with (ACS, Elsevier, IEEE, Springer Nature, Taylor & Francis, Wiley)
+- The journal must be rated in the top 15% as determined by Scopus
+The total cost of the basic APC will be covered. Additional charges (overlength page charges, color page charges) are NOT covered.
+
+Option 2 - Top 10% Journals (APC & EPC via Provost):
+If your paper is accepted in a top 10% journal (by Scopus) and KU is your primary affiliation:
+- Submit a payment request through the KU Portal at https://kuconnect.ku.ac.ae/group/guest/services#/service-details/831545
+- Attach: Invoice, Final accepted manuscript, Email from library confirming they don't cover the charges
+- Note: This is not automatic — the case needs review by the Provost office
+- Direct payment requests (PMR) are the only accepted method; expense reimbursement is not allowed
+
+Option 3 - Q1 Journals (via Department Budget):
+If neither Option 1 or 2 applies, and your paper is in a Q1 journal (by Scopus):
+- Contact your department head about possible support using the department's budget
+
+HOW TO DETERMINE JOURNAL RATING:
+Visit: https://library.ku.ac.ae/oa/ratings
+Journal ratings are determined by Scopus percentile rankings.
+
+OA GUIDE PAGES BY PUBLISHER:
+- ACS details: https://library.ku.ac.ae/oa/acs
+- IEEE details: https://library.ku.ac.ae/oa/ieee
+- Elsevier details: https://library.ku.ac.ae/oa/elsevier
+- Springer Nature details: https://library.ku.ac.ae/oa/SpringerNature
+- Taylor & Francis details: https://library.ku.ac.ae/oa/TandF
+- Wiley details: https://library.ku.ac.ae/oa/wiley
+- Author Training Videos: https://library.ku.ac.ae/oa/videos
+- OA Publishing Guidelines: https://library.ku.ac.ae/oa/guidelines
+- Publisher Recommendation Form: https://kustar.libwizard.com/f/oapub
+
+KU OPEN ACCESS POLICY:
+The official Khalifa University Open Access Policy document is available at:
+https://portal.ku.ac.ae/Policy/KU%20Poliy%20and%20Procedure%20Library/LIB%208540%20Open%20Access%20Publishing.pdf
+
+CONTACT FOR OA QUESTIONS:
+Email: openaccess@ku.ac.ae
+Or contact through Ask a Librarian: https://library.ku.ac.ae/AskUs

knowledge/Policies_Account.txt

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+SOURCE: https://library.ku.ac.ae/
+TITLE: Khalifa University Library Policies and Account Management
+
+LIBRARY ACCOUNT:
+Every Khalifa University student and faculty member has a library account.
+- Access your account: https://khalifa.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/account?vid=971KUOSTAR_INST:KU
+- View current loans and due dates
+- Renew borrowed items
+- View hold requests
+- Check fines and fees
+- Update notification preferences
+
+BORROWING POLICIES:
+Khalifa University Library lending policies by patron type:
+
+Undergraduate Students:
+- Loan period: 14 days
+- Maximum items: 10
+- Renewals: Up to 3 times (if not requested by another user)
+- Overdue fines may apply
+
+Graduate Students (Masters/PhD):
+- Loan period: 28 days
+- Maximum items: 15
+- Renewals: Up to 3 times
+- Overdue fines may apply
+
+Faculty Members:
+- Loan period: 90 days (one semester)
+- Maximum items: 25
+- Renewals: Up to 3 times
+- Overdue fines may apply
+
+Staff:
+- Loan period: 14 days
+- Maximum items: 10
+- Renewals: Up to 3 times
+
+RENEWALS:
+- Renew online through My Library Account
+- Items can be renewed up to 3 times
+- Items cannot be renewed if requested by another user
+- Overdue items cannot be renewed — return them first
+- Renew before the due date to avoid fines
+
+HOLDS AND REQUESTS:
+- You can place a hold on items currently checked out by another user
+- You will be notified when the item becomes available
+- Hold requests can be placed through PRIMO or your library account
+- Items are held for a limited time after notification
+
+FINES AND FEES:
+- Overdue fines are charged for late returns
+- Lost or damaged items must be replaced or paid for
+- Outstanding fines may block borrowing privileges
+- Check your fines at: https://khalifa.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/account?vid=971KUOSTAR_INST:KU
+- Contact the circulation desk for questions about specific charges
+
+LIBRARY CODE OF CONDUCT:
+- Maintain a quiet study environment
+- Food and drinks in covered containers only
+- Do not remove library materials without checking them out
+- Return items on time
+- Treat library equipment and furniture with care
+- Mobile phones should be on silent mode
+- Group discussions should take place in designated areas or study rooms
+
+REMOTE ACCESS TO ELECTRONIC RESOURCES:
+- All databases and e-journals are accessible from anywhere with your KU login
+- No VPN required — authentication is automatic through the proxy
+- Visit https://library.ku.ac.ae/eresources and click on any database
+- Log in with your KU username and password when prompted
+- Works on any device: laptop, tablet, or smartphone
+- If you have trouble accessing resources remotely, contact: https://library.ku.ac.ae/AskUs
+
+THESIS AND DISSERTATION SUBMISSION:
+- All KU theses and dissertations must be submitted to the Khazna repository
+- Access Khazna: https://khazna.ku.ac.ae/
+- The library can help with formatting and submission requirements
+- Embargo options are available for research with publication restrictions
+- Contact the library for submission guidelines

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+SOURCE: https://library.ku.ac.ae/gds/
+TITLE: Khalifa University Library Research Skills and Subject Guides
+
+SUBJECT GUIDES (LIBGUIDES):
+Khalifa University librarians have created expert research guides for every subject area.
+- Browse all guides at: https://library.ku.ac.ae/gds/
+- Guides include recommended databases, key journals, and search strategies for each discipline
+- Available guides cover Engineering, Medicine, Computing, Chemistry, Physics, Research Skills, and more
+
+RESEARCH SKILLS SUPPORT:
+The library offers support for all stages of the research process:
+- Finding sources: librarians help you identify the best databases and search strategies
+- Evaluating sources: learn to assess journal quality and reliability
+- Citing sources: guidance on citation styles (APA, IEEE, Harvard, Vancouver, etc.)
+- Managing references: support for reference management tools
+- Writing and publishing: guidance on academic writing and publishing
+
+CITATION STYLES:
+Khalifa University researchers commonly use these citation styles:
+- APA (American Psychological Association): Social sciences, education, psychology
+- IEEE: Engineering, computer science, technology
+- Harvard: General academic use, business
+- Vancouver: Medicine, health sciences
+- Chicago: Humanities, history
+
+REFERENCE MANAGEMENT TOOLS:
+The library supports several reference management tools:
+- RefWorks: Available through library subscription
+- Zotero: Free, open-source tool
+- Mendeley: Free tool with PDF management
+- EndNote: Available for KU researchers
+Librarians can help you set up and use any of these tools.
+
+SEARCH STRATEGIES:
+Tips for effective database searching:
+- Use Boolean operators: AND (narrows), OR (broadens), NOT (excludes)
+- Use quotation marks for exact phrases: "machine learning"
+- Use truncation (*) to find word variations: engineer* finds engineering, engineers, engineered
+- Use subject headings and controlled vocabulary when available
+- Limit by date, peer-reviewed status, and language
+- Start broad and narrow down using facets
+
+LIBRARY INSTRUCTION:
+The library offers instruction sessions for classes and groups:
+- Database training workshops
+- Research skills workshops
+- Citation management sessions
+- Custom sessions tailored to course needs
+- Schedule at: https://library.ku.ac.ae/InstructionAndTours
+
+RESEARCH CONSULTATIONS:
+Individual research consultations are available:
+- One-on-one help with your research topic
+- Database selection and search strategy
+- Literature review assistance
+- Contact: https://library.ku.ac.ae/AskUs
+
+PRIMO DISCOVERY SYSTEM:
+Khalifa University uses Ex Libris PRIMO as its discovery system.
+- Search across all library resources: books, articles, journals, databases
+- Access at: https://khalifa.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/search?vid=971KUOSTAR_INST:KU
+- PRIMO AI Research Assistant provides intelligent research discovery
+- Use Advanced Search for Boolean queries and field-specific searching
+- Filter results by peer-reviewed, open access, date range, resource type

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+SOURCE: https://library.ku.ac.ae/eresources
+TITLE: Khalifa University Library Recommended Databases by Subject
+
+MECHANICAL ENGINEERING:
+Best databases: ASME Digital Library, Knovel, ScienceDirect, Scopus, ASTM Compass
+- ASME Digital Library: Mechanical engineering journals and e-books. Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
+- Knovel: Engineering reference books with interactive tools. Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://app.knovel.com/kn
+- ASTM Compass: Engineering standards. Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://secure.astm.org/login
+
+CIVIL ENGINEERING:
+Best databases: ASCE Library, Knovel, ScienceDirect, Scopus, ASTM Compass
+- ASCE Library: Civil and structural engineering. Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://ascelibrary.org
+
+ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING:
+Best databases: IEEE Xplore, ScienceDirect, Scopus, Applied Science & Technology Source
+- IEEE Xplore: Full-text IEEE/IET journals and standards. Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/Xplore/dynhome.jsp
+
+COMPUTER SCIENCE AND AI:
+Best databases: ACM Digital Library, IEEE Xplore, arXiv.org, ScienceDirect, Scopus
+- ACM Digital Library: Full-text ACM publications. Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://dl.acm.org
+- arXiv.org: Open access preprints. Access: https://arxiv.org/
+
+AEROSPACE ENGINEERING:
+Best databases: AIAA, ScienceDirect, Scopus, Knovel, ASME Digital Library
+- AIAA: Aerospace science journals. Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://arc.aiaa.org/
+
+CHEMISTRY:
+Best databases: ACS, SciFindern, RSC Journals, Scopus, Web of Science
+- ACS: American Chemical Society journals. Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://pubs.acs.org
+- SciFindern: Chemistry research tool. Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://scifinder-n.cas.org
+
+PHYSICS:
+Best databases: APS Journals, AIP, IOPScience, arXiv.org, Nature Journals
+- AIP: American Institute of Physics. Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://aip.scitation.org
+- APS Journals: American Physical Society. Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://journals.aps.org
+
+ENGINEERING PHYSICS:
+Best databases: AIP, APS Journals, IOPScience, IEEE Xplore, ScienceDirect
+
+INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING:
+Best databases: ScienceDirect, Scopus, Emerald Insight, IEEE Xplore, ProQuest
+
+MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES:
+Best databases: ClinicalKey Student, PubMed, Cochrane Library, UpToDate, CINAHL Ultimate
+- PubMed @ KU: Access: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?otool=iaekustlib
+- ClinicalKey Student: Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.clinicalkey.com/student/login
+
+PETROLEUM ENGINEERING:
+Best databases: OnePetro, ScienceDirect, Scopus, EarthDoc, Knovel
+- OnePetro: Oil and gas literature. Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.onepetro.org/
+
+MATHEMATICS:
+Best databases: MathSciNet, ScienceDirect, Scopus, Springer, JSTOR
+
+NUCLEAR ENGINEERING:
+Best databases: ScienceDirect, Scopus, AIP, Knovel, Web of Science
+
+MATERIALS SCIENCE:
+Best databases: ScienceDirect, Scopus, Nature Journals, Springer, Knovel
+
+BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT:
+Best databases: Business Source Complete, Emerald Insight, ProQuest, Scopus, JSTOR
+
+GENERAL RESEARCH (ALL DISCIPLINES):
+- Scopus: Largest abstract and citation database. Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.scopus.com/home.url
+- Web of Science: Premier citation index. Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.webofscience.com
+- ScienceDirect: Elsevier's full-text platform. Access: https://khalifa.idm.oclc.org/login?url=https://www.sciencedirect.com
+- Google Scholar @ KU: https://library.ku.ac.ae/google