Central Library

Overview

The university library of Université La Sagesse covers a total area of approximately 1000 m², including both open reading areas and closed rooms, all equipped with computers for online research. It is an essential partner for university researchers, offering a vast collection of printed resources and disciplinary periodicals, some of which date back to the 19th century.

The library also provides access to a large catalogue of online content, with reference materials and periodicals constantly updated and enriched by new regular acquisitions.

The library adopts an open-source, community-integrated library management system (SIGB), facilitating inter-university circulation. This system makes resources covering all disciplines of Université La Sagesse’s faculties available to the entire scientific community. Additionally, it provides access to global research databases and bundles of electronic journals, subscribed based on academic and research needs.

Finally, a dedicated team is available to guide students in using the library’s resources.

Services Offered

– Book Circulation
– Online Access (databases, e-books, journals)
– Workspaces (reading spaces, collaborative spaces)
– Research Assistance and Specialised Services

Access and Circulation Conditions

– Category A – Students, Teachers, Employees:

- Students:
  - Bachelor’s: Borrowing of 3 books for 2 weeks
  - Master’s, DEA: Borrowing of 4 books for 4 weeks
- Teachers:
  - Borrowing of 4 books for 1 month
- Employees:
  - Borrowing of 3 books for 1 month

Category B – Visitors and External Researchers:

- - Subscription required for internal borrowing.
    Off-campus borrowing not permitted.
    Rates vary depending on the subscription duration (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.).

Category C – Alumni:

- - Unlimited internal loan without charge with the presentation of a university card.
    Off-campus borrowing not permitted.

Category D – Clergy of the Archdiocese:

- - Unlimited internal borrowing without charge.
    Off-campus borrowing not permitted.

NB: Theses, dissertations, journals, and periodicals are excluded from external loans and are available for on-site consultation only.

Library Team

Rana Baaklini	Director	rana.baaklini@uls.edu.lb	01 291 091 ext. 118
Joseph Abou Jaoude	Librarian	joseph.aboujaoude@uls.edu.lb	01 291 091 ext. 119
Paul Abou Khalil	Librarian	paul.aboukhalil@uls.edu.lb	01 291 091 ext. 151
Haytham Achkar	IT staff	hayssam.achkar@uls.edu.lb	01 447 444 ext. 140