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Research Support

The University Libraries (UL) are dedicated to support your research process by utilizing the latest tools and resources and with the help of expert librarians and subject specialists.

Searching & Finding Sources

Browse the University Libraries’ collections for valuable and reliable resources to support your research.

SearchALL : search print and full-text of books and journals, articles, databases, Encyclopedias, Theses, AUB Archives and Special Collections, etc.

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Research Guides

The UL has published tens of Research Guides that serve as "one-stop-shop" tools for specialized and/or contemporary subjects such as: Al-Nakba, Arabic Comics, Lebanese Civil War, Oil and Gas in Lebanon, and many others.
Other guides are general and address common research guidelines and issues such as: Doing Research, How Do I?, Lebanon Research, Faculty Special, Findings and Downloading e-Books, and many others.

Citing your Sources

The UL has a dedicated Research Guide on How to Cite your Sources, including links to the citation style manuals and the Citation Management Tool EndNote, along with other useful tips. For assistance in citation, email [email protected]

Data Management

The UL, through its Data Management Services, is dedicated to assisting you across the entire research data lifecycle as both, consumer and producer of data. Our services include Data Acquisition Guidance, Instructional Support, Research Data Management Guidance, and Support for using the AUB Data Bank; AUB's ScholarWorks. For assistance, email [email protected]

Publishing

The UL encourages and supports the research writing and publishing process across the Institution and beyond.

AUB ScholarWorks: Deposit and preserve your papers in the AUB ScholarWorks; for assistance, email [email protected]

Check AUB ScholarWorks Policy, and Guidelines.

Journal Impact Factor: Journal Citations Report (JCR)
Citation reports and H-index

Citation Management Tools: organize, manage and generate citations for your research.

EndNote Client

Download EndNote Client. (campus access only, authentication required)
Guide on how to use EndNote Client.

Research ID: ORCID (Register to get your unique Research ID). Check the Guide for details.

Open Access Publishing at AUB: Check the Open Access Publishing Guide, or contact Mr. Albert Haddad [email protected]

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