BUL - Update
(Spring 2004)
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FROM THE LIBRARY DIRECTOR
This academic year has been a year of growth and
development in the library facilities, resources, and services.
Much of this growth has been made possible through the contributions
of many donors. Our services have increased and our
collections have grown due to the support received through the
generosity of different agencies and individuals.
The library received 16 new Compaq computers and
one laser jet 4600 color printer as part of a grant from the
European Union. Eight of these computers are available for
students’ use for Internet access and other electronic resources.
Eight computers have replaced old models in staff offices in order
to facilitate the work of the staff in the preparation of the online
catalog and the production of other records.
The U.S. Consulate General’s Public Affairs Office, Jerusalem has
funded a subscription to Electronic Journals Service (EJS), enhanced
version from Ebsco International. The service provides direct
access to abstracts and full text for all subscribed journals
received in hard copy as well as direct viewing of table of
contents, abstracts, and full text of thousands of electronic
journals in Ebsco’s system.
The library received more than 1,500 books from the private library
of the late Professor Edward de Moor of the University of Nijmegen,
Netherlands. His widow chose our library as the site for this
collection. The books are in Arabic, English, and French, and
treat primarily of Arabic literature and other topics of Arab
interest.
Orbis Books and MISSIO/Munich awarded the library a book grant to
aid Catholic libraries and research centers in developing countries.
Fifty books from Orbis Books Publisher that treat of religious and
spiritual topics were added to our collection through this
grant.rant.
Mr. Afif Safieh, Palestinian General Delegate to the United Kingdom
and to the Holy See sent us more than 750 books and journals from
his private collection. The books in English, |
French, and Arabic cover a wide variety of subjects including
Palestiniana, Arab countries, literature, fiction, and biography.
Professor Herbert C. Kelman of Harvard University, Department of
Psychology has sent us a large collection of recent journals in
psychology. This project was coordinated through Dr. Vivian
Khamis.
Development Cooperation Ireland (DCI) has funded a grant to purchase
fifty books in public administration, accounting, management, human
resources, public finance and related topics. Students in the
Faculty of Business Administration can profit from these additional
resources. In addition, DCI has funded the purchase of books
and journals to support various programs in the Faculty of Nursing
including emergency program, neonatal nursing program, occupational
therapy, and physiotherapy.rapy.rapy.
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has
provided us with this year’s Report on UNCTAD Assistance to the
Palestinian People and a full set of UNCTAD reports and studies on
the Palestinian economy published over the past ten years.
The French Consulate in Jerusalem has provided a
small collection of books in French. They will be a valuable
contribution and an important resource for students who are learning
the French language.uage.
The Institute of Community Partnership (ICP) transferred 120 books
and various AV equipment to the library collection. The books
cover a variety of topics in business areas.
These and many other contributions received from
those who support us in our mission of education add greatly to our
library collections. None of these additions would have been
possible without the generosity of the donors. I am extremely
grateful to those who provide these additions.ions.
Br. Dominic Smith |
LIST OF DONORS
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Ambassade de
France
Center for Arab Unity Studies
Muwatin Palestinian Institute for the Study of
Democracy
Palestinian Independent Commission for Citizens’
Rights
Br. Henry Chaya
Don and Mary Costello
Fr. Peter DuBrul
Br. Richard Lemberg
Mrs. Elizabeth Moley
Ms. Tamara Qumsiyeh
Ms. Hanan Saca/Hazboun
Br. Andrew Winka |
Bible College
Heinrich Boell Foundation
Palestine Economic Policy Research Institute
(MAS)
Fr. Jacques Amitees
Br. Myron Collins
Mr. Richard Dorn
Prof. Henry Jaqaman
Mr. Duncan Macpherson
Dr. Khader Musleh
Ms. Maha Saca
Mr. Yasuhiko Sata
Mr. Michael Younan |
 TURATHUNA
Dr. Niall Holohan,
Representative of Ireland to the Palestinian Authority was present for the
official dedication of Turathuna: Center for Palestinian Heritage.
Development Cooperation Ireland funded the establishment of this center whose
aim is “to contribute to the emergence of Palestine’s national and cultural
identity. We see the role of the center as providing a showcase for this
heritage.” Six additional display panels have been completed and more artifacts
including a grinder and Palestinian embroidery were donated recently. The
guests including members of the Board of Trustees, faculty and staff, and
representatives of local schools and cultural centers had an opportunity to
experiment with some of the available computer technology. In his remarks
Br. Vincent Malham expressed appreciation to the researchers, technicians,
consultants, and donors who assisted in the creation of this facility.
LIBRARY SKILLS
The course in Library Skills
(LIBR 101) was offered for the first time. This seven week course required
of all first year students provides information and helps students develop
skills necessary for academic life. Research strategies including
selection of a topic, using information sources and preparing a seven item
bibliography are components of the course. Mr. Anan Hamad is the
instructor. An evaluation of the pilot program was conducted at the
conclusion of the year and a report was distributed. It’s interesting to
note that one student in the course was assisting a fourth year student in the
proper way to cite sources for a bibliography.
PROJECT DESK CALENDARS
Through the combined efforts
of Ms. Elsa Hazboun, Director of Personnel Management and Mr. Issa Bandak,
Instructor in the Faculty of Business Administration students participated in a
project to raise funds for the Bethlehem University Library Scholarship Fund.
A desk calendar with photos reflecting the local culture was created and the
students had a chance to practice principles learned in their studies by selling
the calendars. The most rewarding aspect of the project is the knowledge
that our own needy students profited from the work of the students in business.
BOOK COLLECTION
|
LC Classification |
Number of English Books |
Number of Arabic Books |
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A |
General Works |
440 |
215 |
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B-BJ |
Philosophy, Psychology |
1,286 |
1,578 |
|
BL-BX |
Religion |
1,887 |
3,192 |
|
C |
Auxiliary Sciences of History |
221 |
240 |
|
D |
History: General and Old World |
3,177 |
5,226 |
|
E-F |
History: America |
283 |
128 |
|
G |
Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
802 |
729 |
|
H |
Social Science |
5,375 |
4,019 |
|
J |
Political Science |
760 |
813 |
|
K |
Law |
204 |
204 |
|
L |
Education |
1,942 |
1,879 |
|
M |
Music |
190 |
115 |
|
N |
Fine Arts |
556 |
323 |
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P-PA |
General Philology and Linguistics
Classical Languages and Literatures |
833 |
275 |
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PB-PH |
Modern European Languages |
1,408 |
14 |
|
PG |
Russian Literature |
123 |
77 |
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PJ-PM |
Languages and Literatures of Asia,
Africa, Oceania American Indian Languages
Artificial Languages |
506 |
6,640 |
|
PN |
General Literature |
1,025 |
665 |
|
PR |
English |
2,413 |
108 |
|
PS |
American |
993 |
100 |
|
PQ |
French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
381 |
156 |
|
PT |
German, Dutch, Scandinavian |
96 |
25 |
|
PZ |
Fiction |
469 |
16 |
|
Q |
Sciences |
4,968 |
795 |
|
R |
Medicine |
3,502 |
992 |
|
S |
Agriculture |
263 |
226 |
|
T |
Technology |
1,929 |
564 |
|
U |
Military Science |
65 |
69 |
|
V |
Naval Science |
6 |
14 |
|
Z |
Bibliography, Library Science |
384 |
406 |
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Total Books= |
35,855 |
29,803 |
|
French |
2,023 |
|
Spanish |
574 |
|
Italian |
27 |
|
German |
41 |
|
Russian |
7 |
|
Hebrew |
6 |
|
Latin |
43 |
|
Greek |
9 |
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Total Books= |
2,726 |
BOOK FAIR
Bethlehem University Library
participated in the first local book fair sponsored by the Ministry of Culture,
the Arab Women Union, Cardinal House of Bethlehem, Bethlehem Peace Center, and
Friends of Jabra Ibrahim Jabra. Almost 100 of our books were on loan for
the exhibition that emphasized works by local authors and those that treat of
Bethlehem. Books by Jabra Ibrahim Jabra and Edward Said were also included
in the exhibition.
In addition, the library has
contributed second copies, old and used books to Freres School in Bethlehem,
Latin Patriarchate School in Beit Sahour, the Palestinian Union of Social
Workers and Psychologists in Bethlehem, Orthodox
Cultural and Educational
Center in Beit Jala, and Evangelical Luteran Secondary School Talitha Kumi.
 Audio
Visual Center
Mohammed Esmael, a
third year student with a major in Arabic and a minor in
Journalism,
from Dar Salah-Bethlehem, is one of the most active students in using and taking
advantage of the library resources. Almost every day he spends about two hours
using the Internet searching for his needs. His interest is in Arabic poetry,
linguistics, grammar, novels, literature, and Islamic and language studies. He
finds these resources are a great help in his studies, research and hobbies.
Also, he is reading and using the books in the library for about one or two
hours daily. Besides his use of the library, he is spending much of his time
helping a third year blind Arabic major student, Awad Ebiat, in his studies.
STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL
NEEDS
A room dedicated for
students with special needs was established during the year. The
Students with Special Needs Committee considered the priority to equip the
room in order to serve the special needs of students with visual
impairments. Equipment including a brailler, a braille embosser, two
computers, a scanner, JAWS screen reading computer software program, screen
zooming, and two cassette tape recorders with headphones have been placed in
the room to assist the students with learning. The room is located
next to the Library Director’s office. In addition, students can
borrow books at the circulation desk from the National Society for the
Visually Handicapped, Jerusalem for their leisure reading.
CIRCULATION
STATISTICS 2003 – 2004
|
L.C.Class |
Fall |
Spring |
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Arabic |
English |
Total |
Arabic |
English |
Total |
|
A |
3 |
2 |
5 |
7 |
0 |
7 |
|
B |
1368 |
171 |
1539 |
1388 |
126 |
1514 |
|
C |
5 |
4 |
9 |
27 |
9 |
36 |
|
D |
606 |
101 |
707 |
683 |
81 |
764 |
|
E-F |
9 |
10 |
19 |
12 |
23 |
35 |
|
G |
180 |
37 |
217 |
195 |
39 |
234 |
|
H |
1078 |
337 |
1415 |
1314 |
174 |
1488 |
|
J |
268 |
22 |
290 |
161 |
13 |
174 |
|
K |
7 |
2 |
9 |
43 |
3 |
46 |
|
L |
762 |
112 |
874 |
826 |
97 |
923 |
|
M |
22 |
66 |
88 |
13 |
1 |
14 |
|
N |
137 |
17 |
154 |
85 |
15 |
100 |
|
P |
2750 |
768 |
3518 |
3284 |
1084 |
4368 |
|
Q |
233 |
355 |
588 |
259 |
427 |
686 |
|
R |
305 |
343 |
648 |
294 |
389 |
683 |
|
S |
23 |
10 |
33 |
13 |
6 |
19 |
|
T |
95 |
162 |
257 |
148 |
115 |
263 |
|
U |
6 |
1 |
7 |
4 |
1 |
5 |
|
V |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Z |
1 |
3 |
4 |
3 |
8 |
11 |
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Total |
7858 |
2523 |
10381 |
8759 |
2611 |
11370 |
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Daily Average |
109 |
35 |
144 |
120 |
36 |
156 |
BEST STUDENT
ASSISTANTS’ AWARDS
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Fall 2003-2004
Anwar Al-Barbari
Wafa Al-Azraq |
Spring 2003-2004
Nura Rishmawi
Sana Ayaydeh |
WORKSHOPS,
CONFERENCES, COURSES
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Francis
Sleibi
Database Design
Adobe PhotoShop 7.0
The Use of Digital Media
Cameras and Video Editing
HP Technology Day
Virtual Library Project
Intel Channel Conference
George
Maria
Adobe PhotoShop 7.0
The Use of Digital Media
Cameras and Video Editing |
Imad Abu
Sa’da
The Use of Digital Media
Rebecca
Calaor
MS-Excel 2000
Advanced Computer Skills for Office
Work
Sr.
Rosalinda Amacanin
Advanced Computer Skills for Office
Work |
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