Photocopiers

There are (3) printing , Copying and Scanning machines at the library which can be used by the users .The users are requested to follow the copyright guidelines. This guideline is developed to ‘fair use’ of the works of authors, publishers and others permitted by copyright law. To achieve ‘the fair use’ in terms of photocopying resources, library users are permitted to make copies of copyrighted works for preservation and circulation under the following rules:

 5% of a book at a maximum could be photocopied.

 10 pages of short story at a maximum could be photocopied.

 Use is limited to educational and personal purposes.

 It is forbidden to use the photocopied works for commercial purposes.

 It is forbidden to hide or remove copyright mark from resource.

*These guidelines are developed based on the document of Oman Law of Copyrights and Neighboring Right.

Workshops

The library introduces workshops its users regarding the search on library catalog and E-resources .​

Link: https://www.omancollege.edu.om/academic-support-services-committee

Discussion Room

Discussion room is used for group work and discussions, at a maximum limit of 4 students at a time. The reservation rules are as following:

 Students should contact the library staff to book the discussion room.

 Students must bring their ID cards to get card of the room number and fill the reservation form. 

 Students can book a discussion room for one hour only – extendable if not on demand –. 

 Once finishing the students must return the card of the room number and take their ID card.

 Reserve a discussion room is available during library opening hours.

 keep the room clean, don’t toy with library facilities. 

 Don’t eat and drink (except water) inside the room.  

 Don’t leave personal belongings inside the room. The library is not responsible for the loss personal items.    

E-Library

The library provides computers to enable users to access to the E-resources.

Library Code of Conduct

There are (3) printing , Copying and Scanning machines at the library which can be used by the users .The users are requested to follow the copyright guidelines. This guideline is developed to ‘fair use’ of the works of authors, publishers and others permitted by copyright law. To achieve ‘the fair use’ in terms of photocopying resources, library users are permitted to make copies of copyrighted works for preservation and circulation under the following rules:

 5% of a book at a maximum could be photocopied.

 10 pages of short story at a maximum could be photocopied.

 Use is limited to educational and personal purposes.

 It is forbidden to use the photocopied works for commercial purposes.

 It is forbidden to hide or remove copyright mark from resource.

*These guidelines are developed based on the document of Oman Law of Copyrights and Neighboring Right.

Library Objectives

The major aims of the library are as listed below: -

1) Conveys information regarding services, collections and resources that the users will be able to search, browse and discover in the most useful and convenient way.

2) Offers physical space created to facilitate the research, learning and substantiated intellectual engagement.

3) Expands the resources, services and programs virtually to the college community.

4) Enhances coordination of the collection of resources, policies and services to have a consistent user experience.

5) Enriches coordination among the college library staffs that allows sharing expertise and appropriate practices to enhance services to the users, develop access to the resources and improves the efficiency of the library.

6) Implements and improves the open library technology effective at interacting with the different processes using information technology.

In addition to above, additional aims are as: -

a. Improve faculty teaching, learning and research.

b. Reinforce library services and programs to support research.

c. Offer an appropriate learning environment, physical and online for undergraduate students.

d. Offer a wide range of high-quality resources of networked information for the students, faculty members and non-academic staffs.

e. Enrich the Library’s potential to meet the learning and research requirements of the college by accommodating to the growing global, digital and printed information.