Services for the GUST Community's information needs.
Textbooks
Textbooks for Faculty.
Borrowing items
If you are a:
- Full time or part time faculty member
- Administrative and support staff
- Currently enrolled student
- Member of GUST Alumni
- External user that has GUST Library membership
- Then you are entitled to borrowing privileges at the Library
Informational Literacy
Improve your search skills and become an expert at using research databases. The Library offers information literacy support to all patrons. Sessions can help you learn:
- How to use a database & create a search strategy;
- How to reference correctly & avoid plagiarism;
- and more!
Our services can help you:
- Improve your digital literacy skills;
- Be more proficient at using the library's resources;
- Improve your academic integrity.
Printing Facilities
Need to print for a class?
- There are six black and white printers and two colored printers located on the ground floor
- Use your GUST ID credentials to access;
- Printing is available for a low cost by loading money to your student account via APPS.
Please consider the environment and only print what is absolutely needed.
Document Delivery
Can't find you what you're looking for?
If you're searching for a journal article, book, or other type of information, and cannot find a copy or the full text is unavailable:
- Request our assistance and we will do our best to find and retrieve it for you;
- Please double check our databases and catalog before making a request.
Space to Study
Find a quiet place to study at the Library.
- We have a large open space at the library with ample natural light;
- Choose from study carrels, couches or computer work stations;
- Wifi and charging stations can be found throughout.
Built-in accessibility computer systems for visually impaired: The Library has a designated area for students with disabilities that consists of 4 computers with keyboards and a desk top printer. There are mechanisms for various disabilities and learning challenges built into the products the Library subscribes to. For instance, Ebsco offers in some articles and HTML link that has many features (enlarge text, text to speech..)
Group Study Rooms
Space to Collaborate in Small Groups.
- Students and Faculty can reserve 1 of the 3 Discussion Rooms;
- Most are equipped with a plasma TV & connectors for PC’s or laptops;
- Ideal for students to work together in small groups (3 persons minimum)
- Make sure you reserve in advance as they get booked up fast!
Publishing Resources
We provide GUST faculty and researchers with tools to assist with the publishing process.
- Make informed decisions about which journals to read, who to cite & who to submit to;
- Learn how to improve your research profile and the visibility of your research;
- Select the most reputable journal to improve its influence and impact;
- Learn about bibliometrics, impact factor & h-indexing and more!
Cabells Scholarly Analytics
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Make the best publishing decision by using Cabells to avoid deceptive practices and select the best journal for your needs. View the submission info, peer review policies, and fees, for over 11,000 top global academic publications. Includes metrics.
Scopus
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Access abstracts and indexed bibliometric data for thousands of journal titles and millions of author profiles. Use sophisticated alt-metric tools to track the impact of your research.
Web of Science
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Access abstracts and indexed bibliometric data for thousands of journals and millions of author profiles. Use altmetric analytical tools to track the impact of your research.
