Undergraduate Services
Services
Borrow & Renew
Books, Periodicals, and DVDs
| ITEM | LOAN PERIOD | MAX # OF ITEMS | MAX # OF RENEWALS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books | 4 Weeks | Unlimited | 3 |
| DVDs/Videos | 7 Days | 6 | None |
| Periodicals | 7 Days | Unlimited | None |
Equipment
| ITEM | LOAN PERIOD | MAX # OF ITEMS | MAX # OF RENEWALS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kindle Fire | 2 Weeks | None | None |
Course Materials
Course Materials via BlackBoard:
Your faculty can request that the library digitize copies of required journal articles and book chapters and makes these available via BlackBoard.
Print Reserves:
Your faculty can request that a print copy of materials be made available at the circulation desk.
Reserve items are available on a first come, first serve basis. Reserve items cannot be placed on hold, recalled, or renewed.
Borrowing Print Reserves:
Up to three items can checked out for short-term loan of 4 hours, 1 day or 3 days.
Access Materials beyond GU-Q
From Education City Libraries
- Locate the item you wish to borrow.
- Record the call number, title and author of the item(s).
- Email the item information to us
- You can borrow the item(s) for two weeks.
From Main Campus
- The library catalog can be used to request books not held at GU-Q but available from the main campus.
Articles
- Georgetown University Library is part of ILLiad, an international consortium of academic and research libraries. Journal articles and conference papers not accessible in full-text through Journal Finder can be searched for and requested using this service. You will be notified via email when your request is available for download from you ILLiad account.
Contact library staff if you need help finding materials not available at GU-Q Library.
Group Study and Media Production Rooms
Undergraduates can reserve and use the library group study and media production rooms. To reserve a room, fill out the form below:
Group Study Rooms
Group Study Room Reservation Form
Conditions
- A Georgetown University email is required to reserve a room
- Two or more students are required to make a valid room booking
- The group study room may be booked a for a maximum of 3 hours per day
- Once the booking is completed online, see a staff member for the room key
Media Production Rooms
Conditions
- A Georgetown University email is required to reserve a room
- The media production room may be booked a for a maximum of 3 hours per day
- Once the booking is completed online, see a staff member for the room key
Digital & Multimedia Services
The GU-Q Library makes extensive use of technology and multimedia to enhance the information seeking and learning experience for everyone using our services on campus.
Computer Commons
Green PCs are open to all, but have no printing. Blue PCs and Macs require login, and have access to printing.
Computer Commons Features
- 10 "Green" PCs – Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Windows Movie Maker
- 10 "Blue" PCs – Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Adobe CS6 (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), ArcGIS, Stata 13, Windows Movie Maker
- 10 iMacs – Microsoft Office, Pages, Numbers, Keynote, iMovie, GarageBand, iPhoto, Adobe CS6 (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- 4 printers (3 black & white and 1 color)
Copy Centers
The self-service photocopier equipment is available on the ground and first floor of the library.
Copy Center Features
- Color photocopier with scan to USB capabilities
- Black and white photocopier
Group Study Rooms
Bookable spaces for collaborative learning by groups of 2 or more GU-Q students, faculty or staff.
Group Study Rooms Features
- Laptop/device connectors
- PC in room
- Wall-mounted monitor
- Document projector
- DVD player
Media Rooms
Enhanced media production services. Training session required before first use.
Multimedia Equipment Features
Hardware
- iMac computer
- Attached headphones and mic
Software
- Final Cut Pro X & iMovie
- Aperture 3 & iPhoto
- Logic Pro 9 & GarageBand
- Adobe CS6 Web Premium
- Microsoft Office 2011, Pages, Numbers, and Keynote
Scanning Room
For advanced scanning needs including flatbed scanning and duplex scanning of multiple pages.
Scanning Room Features
- Flatbed scanner
- High-speed book scanner
- Microfilm/fiche scanner
- Large-format printer (Staff use only)
Multimedia Equipment
A range of equipment and accessories available for check-out at the library circulation desk.
Multimedia Equipment Features
Camera & Audio Equipment
- Sony Nex-5
- Sony Bloggie Camera
- USB Microphone
Selected Accessories
- External Hard Drive
- USB Flash Drives
Advanced Camera
- Canon XA10
Reference Services
Librarians are available to answer any questions you might have about finding and using information. They can refer you to our carefully selected scholarly resources and help you to complement these resources by showing you how to locate the highest quality information freely available on the Internet.
The Reference Desk is located adjacent to the Computer Commons for face to face consultations or electronically via the Ask Us Form. Alternatively you can telephone Reference Services on +974 4457 8492.
Instructional Services
Librarians work in partnership with your professor to help you develop the academic skills you need to effectively find and use scholarly information. Contact the Reference Desk if you need help at any stage of your research. The library staff may refer you to a specific librarian for an individual consultation.
You can also ask your professor to make arrangements for an instructional librarian to visit your class to discuss the information seeking process for specific assignments.
Assistive Technology
In partnership with the Office of Academic Services and Mada, the Qatar Assistive Technology Center, the Library provides equipment and software designed specifically for learners who are visually or hearing impaired.
Image Magnifier
The Image Magnifier enlarges difficult to read text. The text or an image can be placed on the table and offers multiple magnification settings.
Text-to-Speech
The Text-to-Speech equipment scans and then reads text out-loud at variable speeds. Headphones are available to ensure comfortable listening and privacy.
Recommend a Purchase
Use the Recommend a Purchase Form to request the library to purchase a title
If the library chooses to purchase that requested title, you will be notified when the book arrives for checkout