Papazian
Library Guide
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This guide will help you become more familiar with the library.
It lists places and people to turn to for help. With your library
card you have access to extensive and varied collections and services.
If you have questions, ask any staff member. We hope that your library
experience is both beneficial and enjoyable.
First Floor
The first floor of AUA Papazian Library houses the Circulation
and Reference services, part of the library collection and the administrative
offices of the Library. OPAC terminals (Graphical Online Public
Access Catalog) are also found here.
Circulation Service
For the general public materials from the librarys open stacks
may be checked out at the circulation desk for a 2-week loan, limited
to 2 books per person. AUA students can check out 4 books at a time
for a 2-week period. The faculty may borrow items for a 3-month
period. The Circulation Desk is open from Monday through Friday
9am-9pm and Saturdays and Sundays 10am-6pm. You may also place a
HOLD on any item currently on loan to another patron. When the item
is returned, you will be notified that the item is being held for
you. The fine for overdue items from the open stacks as well as
textbooks is 100 drams per item, per day.
Reference Service
The Reference librarian is happy to help you find information at
any time. Ask for help whether you need to locate books, newspapers
(local and international) or back issues of various journals. Current
issues are displayed in the Reading Room. All reference materials
as well as serials are non-circulated items and are to be used in
the library.
The Online Catalog: GOPAC
If you want to find the location and call number of a book, journals,
or other library materials in the University Library, consult the
librarys computerized catalog, GOPAC. This is a circulation system,
which can be searched by author, title and subject.
Open Bookstacks
The main collection of the library system is housed in the open
stacks and available for public use. The shelves are located on
both the first and ground floors.
Ground Floor
The Ground Floor houses the Media Center, part of the library collection,
and study-rooms.
Media Center
The center provides audio-visual services, including equipment
such as a VCR, a CD player, and multimedia computer, for students
and faculty use.
Study Rooms
Study rooms are designed for discussions and group studies.
Copy Machine
There is a copy machine available in the Papazian Library for the
use of patrons. Copies are for 40 drams per copy. Only 10 copies
can be made in the library at a time.
Miscellaneous
Food or drinks are NOT allowed in the Library. Restrooms
are located in the basement.
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