Vision
To transform Sulaiman Alrajhi University Library into an attractive and stimulating environment for researchers and learners.
Over three thousand printed books, hundreds of thousands of e-books and e-journals, and world-class databases — in one place.
The library serves as a fundamental pillar for learning and teaching operations at Sulaiman Alrajhi University. It provides access to a diverse array of high-quality academic databases, e-journals, e-books, and print resources. These research materials are developed to support the academic curricula and research needs of both faculty members and students.
To transform Sulaiman Alrajhi University Library into an attractive and stimulating environment for researchers and learners.
To contribute to achieving the university’s educational and research mission by providing diverse learning resources and assisting researchers and learners in accessing information.
printed books and periodicals
e-books
e-journals and articles
international databases
Printed books, journals and research papers that patrons can read in the library or borrow. Over 3,000 books and periodicals in Arabic, English and other languages, all organised according to the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) so resources can be found and retrieved efficiently.
Digital books, journals, articles and research accessible through a specialised digital-library search engine over the internet. The University subscribes to the Saudi Digital Library (SDL) — the largest academic consortium of information sources in the Arab region, covering all academic disciplines.
Internet-enabled computer terminals inside the library for conducting research, accessing electronic information resources, using educational materials, and viewing and listening to audiovisual content.
A dedicated room with a large screen for group study and research, for students, faculty and staff. It requires a prior reservation, and reservations are strictly for group study or research. Eating and drinking are not permitted, to maintain a suitable academic environment.
A service area inside the library for taking a break and enjoying refreshments in a quiet setting, kept separate from the collections, equipment and information resources. It lets patrons pause briefly without leaving the library.
The University’s subscriptions cover medicine, health sciences, basic sciences, business and the humanities. These are the most prominent:
Borrowing and returning are handled at the self-service kiosks inside the library using the university ID card. Reference and reserved materials are checked out manually for short periods. A loan may be extended as long as no other patron has requested the item.
| Category | Books | Loan period |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty | 5 | One month |
| Students | 2 | Two weeks |
| University staff | 2 | Two weeks |
Usage rules and penalties are set out in the library’s approved policy.
Usage, borrowing and penalty rules and the digital-library guides are on the library administration’s official site.