From the Library Director

One day a few months ago I was working at the card catalog and I overheard a conversation between a group of young men and the reference librarian. It was clear that these young men were visitors to our library and they were asking where certain items were found. It happens that they were students at another West Bank University and came to our library in order to find the information needed for their research. Another day soon after another group was repeating the same scenario. They came not because there is no library at their university but because they can find here what they need to find. Visitors come frequently to research on a wide variety of topics. Despite the difficulties, problems, and limitations that we experience we continue to offer opportunities for the serious learner to improve and advance through education.

In a recent study conducted in one of the courses on campus results indicated that some of our students are unaware that there is a center for Palestinian heritage located in the library. The center, called Turathuna, is found on the first floor. Everyone is welcomed to visit and to take advantage of the important resources available here and in all the different areas of the library.