FAQ

Can I borrow books from the library?

Yes. You can borrow books from the library after subscribing to library services.

How can I subscribe to the library?

Subscribing to the library services requires a non-refundable $50 deposit. Then the librarian registers the user’s subscription via the integrated library systems. For more details please check this link: Library Circulation

How to check if a book is available?

Users can search for the title on the online library catalogue

How to create an account on online databases and E-Books database?

Note: The account should be created on the BAU Campus network.

Steps to create/register an account:

• Log in to I-Connect → Library → Channel → Online Databases → Create/Register Account (top of the page)
• Use your BAU email
• Video tutorials: Library Tutorials
• E-books access: For full access, you may need Adobe Digital Editions (free software).

For further details and assistance, please contact the librarian associated with your faculty library.

How to use “online databases”?

• Check tutorials here: Library Tutorials
• For further assistance, contact your faculty librarian.

Can I access library resources from off campus?

BAU students, academic and non-academic staff can access these resources off-campus provided that their accounts were created in advance on campus.

How to create an account on Turnitin?

If you are a professor, contact the Turnitin administrators:

If you are a student, you will need to use your BAU email, the class ID, and the enrollment key provided by your instructor.

How can I search all library databases at the same time for online articles?

I was looking up a journal article not available within the libraries’ databases. Can I still obtain it?

Yes. You can use the Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery Services (ILL-DDS). Submit the Interlibrary Loan Form found here: Interlibrary Loan Form. After sending the form to the responsible person, expect a few days before receiving the article.

Do BAU Libraries Open On Fridays During Prayer Time?

Yes. All BAU libraries remain open during prayer times on Fridays.

How to cite information resources?

You can use the following tools for citation:

1- APA 7th Edition Manual: APA Manual

Note: Access is available through your iConnect account.

2- Free Citation Tools:

• Mendeley
• Zotero

How can I verify the accuracy and authenticity of online information?

There are  trusted tools and resources that help users evaluate the reliability of online information:

• ICANN WHOIS – Check website ownership and registration details

• Broken Link Checker – Identify inactive or broken links

• Fact-Checking  – Verify news accuracy

• Reuters– Verify news accuracy

• Fake News Awareness Guide:

IFLA’s How to Spot Fake News

• Image Verification Tools:

FotoForensics 

TinEye 

Google Reverse Image Search 

• Video Verification Tool:

Deepware Scanner