Director’s Message
The University of Bahrain libraries aim to provide the University community with resources that supports learning and scientific research programs, as well as the necessary tools and programs to encourage independent self-learning, develop information literacy, and build a knowledge society. Additionally, the University libraries strive to serve the Bahraini community to achieve the objectives of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030.
The libraries acquire and provide all the necessary resources – both printed and electronic – to support the academic and research programs for the university and the community. These resources are accessible to students and researchers for borrowing or for direct use through the electronic library portal.
The academic staff and students have an important role in acquiring books and various information sources, as the library receives lists of the desired books needed by departments, faculties, and centers, and then prepares and classifies books and other new materials that are purchased and enters their data into the library’s automated catalog.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Acquire and develop resources groups.
- Develop information services.
- Develop information literacy programs and self-learning and scientific research skills.
- Develop systems to access electronic information.
- Improve the quality of services, procedures, and systems in libraries.
Library Services
The University of Bahrain Library was established in 1986. It consists of one Central Library and several special branch libraries:
- The Central Library, located on Sakhir campus, serves the staff and students of the College of Arts, College of Business Administration, College of Engineering and College of Law.
- The Science & Information Technology Library, also located on Sakhir campus, serves the staff and students at the Colleges of Science and IT, and Applied Studies.
- The College of Health & Sports Sciences, located on the Salmaniya Campus, also has a dedicated library.
- The Bahrain Teachers College LRC holds a sizeable collection in the field of education.
The Library also subscribes to a number of electronic databases that include full-text journals, books, theses, and dissertations. All these electronic resources are accessible to students and faculty from the digital library website:
Opening Hours
- Central Library
Sunday to Thursday
7:00 am – 19:00 pm - Science & IT Library
Sunday to Thursday
7:00 am – 19:00 pm
BTC Library
Sunday to Thursday
7:30 am – 03:30 pmCHS Library
Sunday to Thursday
7:00 am – 19:00 pm
Variations in timings during the summer holiday and exam periods are usually posted on the library’s website, information boards, and notices are sent via university e-mail and social media.
