Administrative Divisions

 

  • The Library's organizational structure comprises the following departments:
    1. Acquisitions Department
    The Acquisitions Department is responsible for developing and maintaining the Library's collections, encompassing various types and formats of information resources, in accordance with established professional standards.
    The Department maintains regular communication with publishing houses to obtain catalogs of publications relevant to the University's academic disciplines. These catalogs are subsequently distributed to the concerned academic departments and faculty members for review and selection.
    The Department also oversees the Library's Donation and Exchange Program, facilitating the exchange of publications and information resources with universities and other academic institutions.
    2. Cataloging and Classification Department
    The Cataloging and Classification Department is responsible for the technical processing and organization of the Library's information resources, including both printed and non-printed materials. Its responsibilities include cataloging, classification, and indexing in accordance with internationally recognized bibliographic standards and systems, including:
    •Anglo-American Cataloguing Rules (AACR).
    •International Standard Bibliographic Description (ISBD).
    •Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC).
    •Unified Arabic Thesaurus.
    The Department also ensures that all library resources are accurately processed and recorded within the Library's electronic management system, which is based on Oracle technology.
    3. Databases Department
    The Databases Department is responsible for managing and supervising the Library's electronic information resources and services. Its primary responsibilities include:
    1.Managing and maintaining the Library's electronic databases and international subscription-based resources, including Springer, AccessPharmacy, EBSCO, ebrary, and the Adalah Database.
    2.Providing access to CD-ROM resources and other audiovisual materials.
    3.Preparing statistical reports, operational analyses, and various reports related to Library activities and services.
    4. Reference Services and User Guidance Department
    The Reference Services and User Guidance Department provides specialized reference and information services to Library users through qualified professional staff. The Department assists students, faculty members, and researchers in effectively using the Library's catalogs, identifying appropriate information resources, and locating printed and electronic materials within the Library's collections.
    The Reference Department is also equipped with a sufficient number of computers, enabling users to access the Library's Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) and search for available information resources.
    5. Periodicals Department
    The Periodicals Department is responsible for managing subscriptions to Arabic and international journals and periodicals. Its responsibilities include monitoring subscriptions, ensuring the timely receipt of periodical publications, and processing the associated subscription payments.
    The Department also undertakes the cataloging, classification, organization, and indexing of periodicals, in addition to conducting subject analysis of published articles and research papers to facilitate access to scholarly information.
    6. Circulation and Reservations Department
    The Circulation and Reservations Department manages the borrowing, returning, and reservation of library materials. It is also responsible for preparing relevant statistical reports and maintaining circulation records. The Library's circulation system operates in accordance with the following borrowing regulations and procedures:
    Library user`s No. Books duration
    Facility members 20 One semester
    Administrative board 3 21 days
    Master Students 5 28 days
    Bachelor students 4 21 days
    Continuing learning center students 3 14 days
  • Reserved Books Collection
Faculty members may designate specific textbooks and course-related materials as reserved resources for their courses. These materials are placed on the Reserve Shelf and may be borrowed for a maximum period of one day only, ensuring their availability to students enrolled in the relevant courses.
Library Clearance
Library clearance is required for users who need to obtain official confirmation that they have fulfilled all their obligations to the University Library. To obtain clearance, users must return all borrowed library materials and settle any outstanding fines or financial obligations, if applicable.
Fines and Penalties
1. Overdue Borrowed Materials
Borrowers who fail to return library materials within the specified loan period, or who do not renew their loans in accordance with Library regulations, are subject to a fine of 150 Jordanian fils per book for each day of delay.
Borrowing privileges are suspended until all outstanding fines have been paid. Official public holidays, such as Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, are generally excluded from the calculation of overdue fines. However, Fridays and Saturdays are not excluded. If a borrowed book remains overdue for more than 30 days, it is considered lost, and the borrower is required to pay a fine equivalent to three times the book's purchase price.
2. Overdue Reserve Shelf Materials
Borrowers who fail to return materials borrowed from the Reserve Shelf within the permitted loan period are subject to a fine of 100 Jordanian fils for each hour of delay.
3. Lost or Damaged Library Materials
Any borrower responsible for the loss of or damage to library materials must either: Provide an original replacement copy of the same material. Pay compensation equivalent to three times the material's current market price.