Circulation Services
Ms. Rebecca Calaor, Ms. Valerie
Rock, and Sr. Rosalinda Amacanin with a group of
student assistants serve at the circulation desk.
Borrowing, renewing, and returning books, using
reserve materials and other usual library
transactions occur at the circulation desk.
Reserve Shelf
This shelf is found at the
circulation desk. It contains copies of recommended
books and other materials placed on reserve by
teachers for students in specific classes. They are
designated for room use only or overnight loan.
Reserve Shelf – Fall Term 2007
|
Course |
Course Number |
Name of the
Faculty Member |
Overnight
or
Room
Use
Only |
|
Bio. |
141 |
Dr. Hashem Shahin |
ON |
|
Bio. |
253 |
Dr. Adnan Shqueir |
ON |
|
Bio |
331 |
Dr. Moein Kanaan & Ms. Suhair Lolas |
RUO |
|
Bio |
341 |
Dr. Adnan Shqueir |
ON |
|
Bio. |
343 |
Dr. Moein Kana'n |
RUO |
|
CAIS |
341 |
Br. Henry Chaya |
RUO |
|
Educ |
151/250 |
Dr. Hala Al Yamani |
RUO |
|
Educ |
152 |
Dr. Hala Al-Yamani |
RUO |
|
Educ |
305 |
Dr. Samai Basha |
RUO |
|
Educ |
305/351 |
Dr. Sami Basha |
ON |
|
Educ |
452 |
Dr. Hala Al-Yamani |
RUO |
|
Geog. |
311 |
Dr. Walid Mustafa |
ON |
|
MEDT |
421 |
Mr. Nader Hazboun |
ON |
|
MlSc |
221 |
Mr. Khader Shokeh |
ON |
|
MlSc |
341 |
Mr. Muhammad Ayesh |
ON |
|
Nurs. |
341 |
Ms. Jamileh Maghalaseh |
ON |
|
OcTh |
308 |
Mr. Anan Ghabbash |
ON |
|
Theatre |
301 |
Dr. Hala Al- Yamani |
RUO |
|
Soci |
233 |
Mr. Bilal Salameh |
ON |
|
Zoo. |
242 |
Dr. Adnan Shqueir |
RUO |
Arabic Technical Services
The Arabic Technical Services Section is headed by
Ms. Hala Marzouka, assisted by Mr. George Awwad,
Mrs. Mary Claire Habash and Ms. Valerie Rock. This
section works closely with faculty in the selection
of books in Arabic thereby developing the library
collection to support curriculum-related needs.
Arabic books are processed with prompt attention to
make them available for faculty and student use. The
staff in this section also aim to give the faculty
members quick access to accurate information from
references and materials in the Arabic collection.
As of 2007, books in Arabic total 34,460.
English Technical Services
Mrs. Vera Koussa is head of this section
and is in charge of classifying, cataloging and
other technical processes insuring that books are
made available to faculty and students as promptly
as possible. The selection process is done in close
cooperation with the various faculties and
departments using the online acquisition form
submitted to Ms. Mary Morcos who is the Acquisition
Librarian for English books. Teachers are sent an
email to inform them when books are available and
ready for use.
At present the book collection in English
numbers a total of 46,042.
Serials/Periodicals Section
Ms. Rebecca Calaor is in charge of the
development of the print/online journals with the
close collaboration of teachers from different
faculties/departments who assist her in the
selection process. At present we have a total of 14
electronic journals and 629 subscriptions to printed
periodicals representing a variety of subjects
utilized by teachers and students. Ms. Juana Juha
assists in encoding the journals in Arabic into the
automated library system.
Audiovisual Services
Mr. Francis Sleibi and Mr.
George Maria in the Audiovisual Center offer
assistance to faculty in preparing instructional
materials for classroom use. They also offer group
and individual sessions to instruct students in
specific areas of the use of technology in learning.
Archives
The Archives organizes and
preserves the history of Bethlehem University.
Photographs, documents, brochures, newsletters,
newspaper articles, course catalogs, and other
memorabilia are collected. In 1999 the Archives was
relocated to the third floor of the library and is
included in the structure and organization of the
library. It is open from 10:00 AM to noon and 2:00
to 4:00 PM. Sr. Rosalinda Amacanin is Archivist.
Two French Archivists came to visit on March 24-30, 2007 to assess the B.U.
Archives holdings and recommended that the Archives may be divided into two
parts: the Ancient Archives which consist of the records from
1973, the beginning of the university to 1989 signaling the third year of the
closure of the university from the first intifadah in 1987 and the
Intermediate Archives which consist of the records from 1990 up to the
present. After five and a half months of organizing the Archives, the Ancient
Archives is now completely catalogued while the Intermediate Archives is still
in the making.
|
Table of Contents of the B.U. Archives Catalogue |
|
SECTOR A |
HISTORY OF BETHLEHEM UNIVERSITY |
|
SECTOR B |
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS |
|
SECTOR C |
FUNDING ORGANIZATIONS |
|
SECTOR D |
SUPPORT GROUPS |
|
SECTOR E |
ADMINISTRATION |
|
SECTOR F |
ACADEMICS |
|
SECTOR G |
STUDENT CONCERNS |
|
SECTOR H |
ACTIVITIES |
|
SECTOR I – J |
PUBLIC RELATIONS: ISRAEL, PALESTINE, PRESS, INTIFADA,
PEACE PROCESS BETHLEHEM 2000, POPE JOHN PAUL II |
|
SECTOR K |
STATISTICS |
|
SECTOR L |
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS |
|
SECTOR PH |
PHOTOGRAPHS |
|
SECTOR PR |
B.U. PRINTED MATERIALS |
|
SECTOR RCR |
RADIO CASETTE TAPE RECORDINGS |
|
SECTOR SU |
SUNDRY (VARIOUS) MATTERS |
|
SECTOR VCR |
VIDEO CASETTE TAPE RECORDINGS |
|
SECTOR X |
ARCHIVES: CATALOGUES, REFERENCES |
|
SECTOR Y |
FINAL EXAMS OF STUDENTS (SAMPLES) |
|
SECTOR NC |
NEWSPAPER CUTTINGS |
|
SECTOR MP |
MAPS AND PLANS |
Reference Services
Mr. George Awwad, Reference
Librarian, is available to assist students in
finding books, using the on-line catalog, searching
the card catalog, selecting resources, and answering
general informational questions. The Reference
section in this area includes encyclopedias,
dictionaries, atlases and other general and subject
reference books. Never hesitate to ask help from
the Reference Librarian.
Photocopying
Card operated photocopiers are
available in the Reference section and on the second
floor. Cards may be purchased from the telephone
operator on the ground floor of the Main Building.
Individual payment is made for photocopying in the
Palestiniana Division.
Library Instruction
Library Skills (LIBR 101) is a
university requirement for all first year students.
This course introduces the student to the three
major media of information: print, audiovisual and
electronic. It also aims at familiarizing the
student with the research strategy approach
including selection of a topic, using information
sources and preparing a bibliography. Evaluation is
based on the completion of the project, a seven-item
bibliography, and a final exam. All first year
students register for the seven-week course
according to their faculty. Mr. Anan Hamad is the
instructor.
Library staff members are
available to give instructional sessions in addition
to LIBR 101. A specialized training session in a
particular subject will be offered upon request.
Planning should be arranged by the teacher and the
library staff member.