The library is a vital part of PSUAD. It is a multidisciplinary collective tool to allow students to develop their intellect, general knowledge and also for recreation. It gives autonomy in the quest for information and knowledge.

Acquisition range

The aim of the University is to create a library containing reference works in the areas of Arts, Literature and Social Sciences in French, as well as additional collections in Arabic and other European languages. Main acquisitions are done according to the fields of PSUAD:

In October 2007, the library counts about 20,000 books. This will be gradually supplemented with 15,000 new acquisitions per year. Users are encouraged to make suggestions.

Access conditions

Access to the library is strictly restricted to students and staff of PSUAD.

External people can obtain a special authorisation for reading only with a justified written request addressed to the library email. The authorization is delivered after approval by the University director general.

 Loans rules

In case of overdue borrowed items, the library will send a reminder to the user’s PSUAD email. Exceeding the deadline on borrowed books will be penalized by a borrowing suspension equal to the number of days overdue. Some documents cannot be borrowed: periodicals and books with label showing “Exclu du prêt”.

A self check-out station is available close to the reception desk.

Free WiFi zone

Wireless network is available in the premises to allow users to work on the Internet and their own documents.