AUS Library

AUS Library The AUS Library serves the community of the American University of Sharjah with a collection of over 312,000 print and electronic items.

Renowned as one of the premier libraries in the region, the AUS Library provides collections, services and programs to support the curricular and research needs of the university community. The majority of our library's rapidly growing physical collection of 125,000 items is in English; there are also materials available in Arabic. The online catalog can be used to search for library materials fro

m any location on or off campus. Using the library website, students and faculty can access e-books, online databases, full-text journals and other digital resources. Our facilities include the Information Commons with 135 desktop computers, group study rooms, quiet study areas and media viewing rooms. The library offers hands-on information literacy classes to teach students research skills. It also works in conjunction with all parts of the university to provide academic resources for all classes taught at AUS. Please visit our website for more information.

26/05/2026
We are open with extended days and hours during the final exam period! 📚🫶📚|Monday, May 11 - Thursday, May 14: 7:30 a.m.-...
11/05/2026

We are open with extended days and hours during the final exam period! 📚🫶📚
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Monday, May 11 - Thursday, May 14: 7:30 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Closed: Friday, May 15
Saturday, May 16 - Tuesday, May 19: 7:30 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 20 (make-up exam day) : 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
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Safety measure in place: Library Emergency Safety Instructions - Spring 2026
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🔗in the bio for current library hours (https://aus.libcal.com/hours)

The AUS Library wishes you safety and well-being during this time.

07/05/2026

Hey AUSers! It’s been quite a year!

Thank you for choosing the library as a space that supports your academic journey! 📚🫶📚

All the best with your final exams and enjoy a relaxing break.

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A cozy setup for ‘De-Stress for Exam Success’ is available in the library. We hope to see you! ———All the best with fina...
06/05/2026

A cozy setup for ‘De-Stress for Exam Success’ is available in the library. We hope to see you!

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All the best with final exams.
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Note: The library is open 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday for campus residents and the wider AUS community with pre-arranged departmental approval to enter campus.

All the best as you wrap up the Spring 2026 semester. 📚🫶📚
05/05/2026

All the best as you wrap up the Spring 2026 semester. 📚🫶📚

The library is open! 🥳📚🥳Monday, April 20 - Thursday, April 23 from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.Watch your AUS email for further u...
20/04/2026

The library is open! 🥳📚🥳

Monday, April 20 - Thursday, April 23 from
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Watch your AUS email for further updates!

Library Building Closure - Remote Services Until Further NoticeIn accordance with the university’s directive on remote s...
29/03/2026

Library Building Closure - Remote Services Until Further Notice

In accordance with the university’s directive on remote services, the library building remains closed until further notice.

Remote library services are available:
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Mon - Thurs)
12:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. (Sat - Sun)

🔗 in bio for library hours

For library account assistance, email [email protected]

For library research assistance, email [email protected]

To ensure the safety and well-being of our community and in line with current campus guidelines, we would like to clarif...
23/03/2026

To ensure the safety and well-being of our community and in line with current campus guidelines, we would like to clarify that access to the AUS Library over the coming two weeks is limited to:
✴️On-campus residents
✴️Students with prior approval from their Head of Department or Dean

We appreciate your understanding.

🔗in the bio for current hours.

🔗 in the bio for library hoursIn line with the university’s extension of distance learning from Monday, March 23, to Sun...
22/03/2026

🔗 in the bio for library hours

In line with the university’s extension of distance learning from Monday, March 23, to Sunday, April 5, the library building will open for in-person services during limited hours. Remote services will continue.

Library Building open hours:
Monday to Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday: Closed
Saturday and Sunday: 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Arrival sign-in is required. Safety measures remain.

We wish you safety and well-being during this time.

Address

P. O. Box
Sharjah
26666

Opening Hours

Monday 07:30 - 23:00
Tuesday 07:30 - 23:00
Wednesday 07:30 - 23:00
Thursday 07:30 - 23:00
Saturday 12:00 - 22:00
Sunday 12:00 - 22:00

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