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The library contains books for specialized fields and
general fields as well. It consists of five sections: the general
services section, technical services section, the computer and
internet section and the periodical section.
The library maintains
an open shelf system which allows the reader to easily access the collection which dealing
with specific subjects. It contains a collection of over 12000 books.
Services Rendered By The Library
1. Borrowing service
This
section facilitates the internal and external loan services for the
library attendants. The external borrowing service is rendered to
those who have CBFS ID cards, college students, lecturing
staff and the college officials. Borrowing service can be rendered
to other similar colleges as a kind of exchanging books between the
college library and other college libraries
Borrowing periods and the number of books to be
borrowed:
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Lecturing staff |
10 books for 15 days. |
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College officials |
2 books for 7 days |
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Higher studies students
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5 books for 15 days. |
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College students |
2 books for 7 days. |
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Outsiders |
2 books for 7 days |
In case of delay, students will be fined 100 baisa
per day. As for lecturing staff and officials the fine will
be 300 baisas for each subject.
In case of loss or misuse of the books there will be
fines as per the internal regulations.
Lecturing staff may keep aside a number of academic
books for a whole semester in order to use with their students.
These books would be kept in the library and not to be borrowed.
These books could be the library property or could belong to any of
the lecturing staff.
2. Reference services
This section performs a number of activities
including answering any inquiries from the reader, either in person
or by phone (Extension 211). Help could be provided to get to
resources of information and reference groups. This section prepares
different training workshops for those who use the library to show
them how to use it.
3. Computer services
The learning resources centre provides IT services
such as the Internet. The librarian
in charge could the students in their assignments regarding the use
of the computer and the Internet. Training courses in computer and
library services could also be provided for the students and the
college officials.
The library also provides access to EBSCO which is
and electronic journals service. It aggregates access to electronic
journals from various publishers. EBSCOhost® databases are the
most-used, premium online information resources for tens of
thousands of institutions worldwide, representing millions of
end-users
The whole library is a WiFi zone and provides
wireless internet connectivity to all the users
Main titles in the library:
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# |
Title |
Code |
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1 |
Accounting |
AC |
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2 |
Banking |
B |
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3 |
Bradford Collections |
Bc |
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4 |
Computer |
C |
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5 |
Economic |
EC |
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6 |
English Language |
EN |
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7 |
General |
G |
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8 |
Insurance |
I |
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9 |
Law |
L |
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10 |
Management |
MA |
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11 |
Marketing |
MR |
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12 |
Mathematics |
MT |
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13 |
Master Degree |
MBA |
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14 |
NVQ |
NVQ |
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15 |
Office Services |
OS |
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16 |
Oman collections |
O |
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17 |
Public Relations |
PR |
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18 |
Reference |
R |
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19 |
Statistics |
ST |
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20 |
Stories |
S |
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21 |
International Trade |
TR |
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22 |
Training |
T |
Library Rules And Regulations
1. Silence is required in the Library. The use of mobile
phones is strictly prohibited.
2. The consumption of food and drink is not permitted in the
Library..
3. No offensive use of internet or chatting of any kind.
4. Computers are to be logged off after use.
5. Newspapers should be returned to their shelf after reading.
6. Bags and suitcases should be left at the librarian desk.
7. Chairs should be returned to their places when leaving the
Library.
8. Books should be left on the table after reading.
9. Users are responsible for keeping the Library materials and
property in good condition.
10. Keep the Library clean. Waste bins are there for any litter.
11. Users are not allowed to use the Librarian's computer.
12. Closing time of the Library is 8.00 p.m. Users should leave 5
minutes earlier.
13. It is mandatory for all the users to follow the above mentioned
rules and regulations otherwise they will not be allowed to use the library facility in the college.
The Library Timing
Saturday to Tuesday 7.30 a.m. – 8.00 p.m.
Thursday 7.30 a.m. – 3.00 p.m.
Friday
Closed
Library contact:
Tel. +968 24502288 Ext. 211.
Email:
library@cbfs.edu.om
Librarians in charge:
* Mr. Saif Ali Al Rashdi
* Mr. Ahmed Hamad Al Asmi
* Mr. Yasir Nasser Al Abrawi
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