Learning Resources Centre

Services

About the Center

The Learning Resources Centre (LRC) at Sohar University is a premier facility designed to support students, academics, and researchers in achieving success and academic excellence. The Centre provides a comprehensive range of high-quality printed and digital resources, offering access to modern databases and advanced search engines that significantly enhance academic studies and research efforts.

The LRC boasts an extensive collection of information sources, including books, printed journals, periodicals, newspapers, DVDs, CDs, theses, special collections, and electronic resources (E-resources). It also subscribes to a variety of electronic databases that allow users to access eBooks, academic journals, full-text articles, and other research materials, all of which are accessible through the Centre’s official page.

Strategically located at the heart of the campus, the LRC occupies a prominent round building that spans the ground and first floors, making it an architectural highlight of Sohar University. Its location, directly facing the university’s main entrance, provides a modern and sophisticated view that embodies the university’s commitment to academic excellence.

The ground floor features the circulation service desk, where users can borrow and return library materials with ease. This floor also houses an extensive collection of books in both English and Arabic, classified according to the Library of Congress classification system. Additional resources include encyclopedias, dictionaries, CDs, and a dedicated section for theses—many of which are contributions from Sohar University graduates, complemented by digital copies available on CDs.

Adjacent to the bookshelves, multiple screens equipped with the Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) allow users to search for resources using various criteria, such as author, title, or subject. The ground floor also offers self-service kiosks for seamless borrowing and returning of materials, alongside a designated area showcasing newly arrived books.

The first floor is home to the reference service desk, where skilled librarians provide professional assistance to users, guiding them to the Centre’s collections, resources, and services. Personalized support is available to help users locate information, choose the most suitable resources, and navigate the library’s offerings efficiently. This floor also features nine private study rooms for group discussions, segregated by gender, along with a seminar room. Additionally, the first-floor houses specialized collections on Oman, statistics, and informational leaflets, while offering wide study spaces and computer access. Both floors are equipped with ample seating and workstations, ensuring a conducive environment for learning and research.

The Learning Resources Centre at Sohar University stands as a beacon of academic innovation and support, providing a dynamic platform for students and researchers to thrive and achieve their goals.

Roles and Responsibilities

• The Centre offers world-class facilities designed to support students, academics, and researchers, empowering them to achieve success and academic excellence.
• It provides high-quality resources for all users, including access to numerous modern databases and search engines that enhance their academic studies and research experiences.
• The Centre also offers quiet study spaces for individuals and groups, with dedicated, specialized library staff available to assist during opening hours.

Opening Hours

Liberty link mobile app

Liberty Link gives you the ability to:

• Search for available resources Check your alert messages for over dues or holds.
• View library information such as location and opening hours.
• Scan ISBNs or barcodes to automatically retrieve resources from the system.
• View the library’s latest resources. View and place a renewal for your loaned items.
• To download the Liberty Link App from:
  • Apple
  • Android

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