Yes. The some library collections are currently available in the Reading Hall. However, these books can be used only within the Reading Hall and cannot be checked out. A patron can only borrow materials from the Circulation-Desk in the library in order to bring them from the main book store.

Yes. Registered clients can renew their borrowing via the link “My account” in the Library Catalog, which gives them access to log in and immediately renew their borrowing.

For Staff please see the Library for more details. For external users The maximum number is 2 items for 1 week.

Yes. Registered users can renew their borrowing of materials only once.

No. Periodicals are available for in-house use only.

No. Rare books and references are available for in-house use only.

It depends on the type of the required assistance and to what extent it is simple or complicated.

Yes. Please ask the Circulation Librarian to be provided with this service.

Paid Electronic resources can only be accessed within the National Library and Archives building. However, some Open Access electronic resources are accessible anywhere.

The National Library is on the 2nd floor of the National Library and Archives building. Please see the map for more details.

Yes. The National Library provides clients with self-service photocopying and scanning through using the available facilities with respect to the UAE Copyright law. If you have any inquiry about the applicable fees, you may refer to the circulation desk.

National Library and Archives’ Staff ID card serve as their library card. External users can apply for a Library membership card via the online registration link.