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1.13. Library

DU library is called Sheikh Mustheel bin Ahmed bin Ali Al-Mashani library. The library is located
in a separate building, which consists of three floors with a total area of 4000 square meters and
is equipped with a lift. The building is divided into reading rooms, computer labs and special
shelves for books, references, and periodicals. It also has administrative departments that
manage technical operations and provide services for library users.

DU library provides information services to students and faculty from various sources, such as
books, references, periodicals and other electronic databases and Websites. The current printed
sources collection consists of over (34,000) thirty-four thousand books and references, more than
(410,000) four hundred and ten thousand of electronic books, and (125,000) one hundred and
twenty-five thousand electronic university theses.

In the library there are 90 computers distributed over three computer labs for browsing the
internet. In addition, there is one computer lab in the electronic library with 40 computers for
searching electronic resources such as books, journals and theses.

The library is open on all working days from 8.00 am to 8.00 pm. The library has also established
relationships with other university libraries, information and cultural institutions for inter-library
loan purposes and sharing different information sources.

1.14. DU Bookstore
DU bookstore was established in February 2017. It is located on the ground floor of common
classroom building. It aims to provide convenient and easy access to the students and faculty for
their textbooks to support their teaching and learning.

1.15. Computing and Networking Center
CNC provides an integrated environment of information technology networks that support and
enhance the academic activities and support services. Academic computing capability is provided
by way of numerous computer laboratories, as well as by campus-wide network facilities. All
laboratories are networked and have access to local and remote servers as well as the Internet. All
University buildings and labs are connected with fiber optics networks. E-mail services are

available to all faculty, students and staff.

1.16. Community Service and Continuing Education Center
The CSCEC offers training Programs to meet the ongoing professional and personal needs of
Dhofar’s community at large. CSCEC is dedicated to serving individuals in the private and public
sectors in new and innovative ways. It offers solutions to training needs and provides the local
community with the combined support of a professional staff and the diversity of resources at DU.

CSCEC provides on-campus and off-campus offerings that include certificate programs, workshops,
seminars, conferences, and customised training programs to meet the needs of individuals and
organizations. All CSCEC’s certificate programs, workshops, and other activities are taught by

experts who bring their hands-on experience into the classroom. Programs and courses are offered
in English and Arabic both as per requirement.

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