Presentation of the Faculty of Arts and Languages Library
The university library is a fundamental pillar supporting scientific research. Over the years, it has remained an institution that preserves intellectual heritage, whether in its traditional paper format or in digital form, adapting to the modern era.
The Faculty of Arts and Languages Library is relatively new and strives to mobilize all material and human resources to achieve its goals within the university. It aims to provide services that meet the expectations of faculty members and students by introducing its various departments, key functions, services, and activities for its users (professors, researchers, and students). Additionally, it showcases its diverse and rich documentary collection to facilitate research, minimizing time and effort as a service catering to various disciplines.
Library Evolution
The development of Médéa University has significantly impacted the transformations within the library. Initially established as a central library on 25/09/2000, it remained in this capacity until June 2010, when it was reorganized into specialized libraries for the university’s faculties. As a result, it became the Library of the Faculty of Arts, Languages, Humanities, and Social Sciences. Later, on 01/06/2016, it was officially designated as the Library of the Faculty of Arts and Languages.
Library Infrastructure
The library covers an area of 2,420 m², distributed over the ground floor and first floor of the Faculty of Arts and Languages building.
Ground Floor:
- Inventory Office
- Document Management and Processing Department: Uses the Dewey Decimal Classification System for processing and classifying documents.
- User Guidance and Orientation Office
- Student Reading Room: Covers 145 m², with a seating capacity of 180.
First Floor:
- Library Administration Office
- Loan Services Department:
- Loan Desk 01: Provides services for Arabic-language resources and reference materials.
- Loan Desk 02: Serves faculty members and students of French and English languages.
- Loan Desk 03: Handles borrowing and returning of theses, dissertations, and master’s and bachelor’s theses.
- Academic Papers Processing Office
In the library lobby, computers are available for bibliographic research. The library operates SYNGEB (Edition 2 – 2007), developed by the Research Center for Scientific and Technical Information (CERIST).
Additionally, the library features two internet rooms, one for faculty members and one for students.
The library’s storage areas include:
- Arabic collection storage: 110 m²
- Foreign language books storage: 75 m²
- Theses and dissertations storage: 55 m²
Library Organizational Structure & Internal Regulations
Library Internal Regulations
The internal regulations define the rules governing the library’s operation:
- Student ID cards must be presented at the entrance and at the Loan service.
- Library cards are personal and cannot be used by others.
- Lost student ID cards must be reported to the Loan service.
- Borrowers are responsible for borrowed materials until they are returned.
- Documents must be preserved and any damage must be reported to library staff.
- Borrowers will receive a reminder notice for overdue documents.
- Lost or damaged materials must be replaced with identical copies. If an identical copy is unavailable, financial compensation is required through the university’s administration.
- Eating, drinking, and mobile phone use are strictly prohibited in the reading rooms.
- Students must maintain silence and respect within the library.
- All students must settle their library accounts before graduation to obtain their clearance certificate.
Loan Services
The library uses an automated Loan system to meet the needs of its users:
- Students are registered automatically using their student ID numbers.
- Faculty members must provide an employment certificate and two passport-sized photos to obtain a library card.
Loan Policy
- All documents are available for Loan except dictionaries, encyclopedias, and single-copy materials, which are for internal use only.
- Theses and dissertations may be borrowed for 24 hours.
- The number of allowed borrowings varies by academic level:
| Academic Level | Number of Documents | Loan Duration |
| Undergraduate Students (License) | 2 | 7 days |
|
Master’s Students |
3 |
7 days |
|
Doctoral Students |
3 |
15 days |
| Faculty Members | 3 |
21 days |
- Loan extensions are allowed once for an additional week.
- External users (non-Faculty of Arts and Languages members) must provide authorization from their institution for internal Loan only.
Online Catalog Service
The library’s catalog is accessible online via the university’s website:
🔗 Library Online Catalog
Library Collection & Holdings
| Collection Type | Titles | Copies |
| Reference Documents | 1,076 | 2,589 |
| Arabic Collection | 7,882 | 30,733 |
| Foreign Collection | 3,172 | 8,933 |
| Theses & Dissertations | 3,206 | 4,297 |
| Total Holdings | 15,336 | 46,552 |
Library Opening Hours
🕗 From 08:00 AM to 4:30 PM
The Faculty of Arts and Languages Library is always at your service!