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Library & Learning Resources Mission

The University of Prince Mugrin Library provides its users with access to intellectual content that fulfills their academic and research needs. We anticipate and respond to their desire for high quality collections and information and integrate our services into the University’s teaching, learning, research, and public engagement activities.

Library & Learning Resources Vision: 

 Providing a learning environment that achieves the highest levels of effective services for library users. 

 Facilitate access to library services and resources in multiple formats that meet our users’ needs. 

 Supports effective use of all types of library materials 

 Increase the faculty, students, and staff's collaboration to contribute to developing the library's collections for their actual and future needs. 

 Cooperation and sharing with other universities in resources as permitted by the university policies. 

A comprehensive library containing a wide variety of books and references across various fields, designed to meet the needs of students and researchers and enhance the educational process.

One of the staff members at Prince Mugrin University Library assisting with book lending, reflecting the library's support for students in their academic journey.

Library & Learning Resources Hours

The library’s opening hours are Sunday to Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 04:00 p.m. The library is closed during the following periods:

 The Weekend (Friday and Saturday of each week). 

 Public Holidays:

  • Saudi National Day
  • Ramadan and Eid Al-Fit
  • Hajj and Eid Al-Adha

 

 Emergency Closure Day:

  • Circulation Timings (Issue/Return): Sunday–Thursday 8.15 am. to 3.45 pm The timings and days of operation are subject to change.

 

Library Services

 Books Borrowing Services 

 References Services 

 Providing access to electronic resources from inside and outside the university campus 

 Organizing orientation sessions to introduce the library's resources and services 

 Printing, photocopying, and scanning services 

 Group Study Rooms 

 Workstations with internet access for study and research 

The diverse range of book options in the library, which includes scientific, literary, and cultural references, catering to the interests of students and researchers across various disciplines.

University of Prince Mugrin Library, equipped with a comprehensive educational environment that includes a wide range of books and references, providing academic support and enhancing research for students.

Access & Borrowing Privileges

1.Full Access (Borrowing Services & access from in & off Campus)

 UPM Full and Part-Times Faculty

 UPM Staff

 UPM Undergraduate Students

2. Limited Access (Do not have access from Off Campus)

 Graduates

 Visiting Academics

References Services

To fulfill the mission of the UPM, our Library & Learning Resources supports the University’s teaching, learning, research, and public engagement activities through diverse information sources with their needed support services

Library OPAC (online catalog)

It is the searching indexing tool through which you can browse what we have and what is available on the shelves from our printed collections

Library Resources

Our sources include: 

1. Printed Collections

Printed collections include copies of all textbooks and their supporting references, as well as general collections and reference books that include dictionaries, encyclopedias, and standard books. These collections can be browsed through the library's online catalog (OPAC), and these collections are subject to Library Circulation & Access Policies

2. E-Resources

 Open Access Educational Resources

 These sources include a wide range of e-books, electronic journals, search engines, digital repositories, and open-source academic tools that serve all academic programs. It can be accessed through the electronic library catalog (OPAC)

3. E-Resources Databases Subscriptions (e-Journals & eBooks)

 E-Resources Access Account Requests

 The library has subscribed to a set of general and specialized databases that serve all our academic programs. These resources are accessible from within the university campus IP address without the need for login information. The access from outside campus requires contacting the library to obtain the access data Where our users can fill out the following form to obtain the access data

4. Information Literacy

 The library offered at various times throughout the academic year Library orientations sessions, guided tours, in-class upon the request of a faculty member or One-on-one sessions can be arranged upon request. These sessions aim to develop research skills and effectively use a library resource To request an orientation session, please submit the LIBRARY ORIENTATION REQUEST FORM. or contact our Librarian by email

Group Study Rooms and Meeting Room

Group Studies are intended for groups of two or more people engaged in collaborative projects.

An individual is welcome to use an unoccupied Group Study but must yield to a group on request (by reservation or on a first come, first served basis). These rooms always remain unlocked; The Library is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Personal items left unattended in a Group Study for 30 minutes will be removed by Library Security and brought to the Lost & Found, Security Desk.

To reserve Group Study Rooms or meeting room in advance, please fill out the form below.

Library Group Study Rooms & Meeting Room – Reservation Form

Print, Copy, Scan: 

1. Printing & Copying

UPM Library Services Includes color and the W&B printing, and a Plotter printer to provide printing services for College of Engineering students, To take advantage of the printing services in the library, send printing orders to the following email

 Female Campus - printingserv@upm.edu.so

 Male Campus - printingserv.mc@upm.edu.so

2. Copyright Notice

The library will not copy anything for users if we think it might be in violation of copyright laws. For more information about Copyright & Intellectual Property you can check the following link:

Saudi Arabia Copyright Law (promulgated by Royal Decree No. M/41 of 2 Rajab, 1424 (August 30th,2003))