The library is a research and reference-only library. It primarily serves the scholars of the Orient Institut Beirut. It also provides library services and access to its collections to external researchers upon registration. The library website and notice boards state the regular opening hours and possible additional closing times. 
 

1. New users are invited to register with the librarian at the circulation desk, who will issue an ID card. Please use in advance the Online registration form (https://www.orient-institut.org/library/online-registration/ ). Registered users should present their library ID upon request to the security at the main gate and if required by library staff. If the ID is lost or registration details have changed, users should contact library staff.
2. All visitors and users are kindly requested to sign in with our guest book once per visit. Large groups that want to tour the library are required to obtain permission in advance.
3. The reading rooms are intended for individual study only, and not available for group work. Desk cannot be reserved. Instructions of library staff should be followed.
4. Library material may be requested through OIB catalogue online. Access to stacks is restricted to library staff. Requested items will be made available at the circulation desk and can only be consulted in the reading room. (OIB staff may keep their loans in their offices.) For the duration of consultation, a space can be allocated on designated bookshelves in the reading room. While the period of consultation is not restricted, all requested books should be accessible to library staff at all time and may get recalled.
5. It is prohibited to write on or otherwise harm library materials. Users are liable to replace any heavily damaged material or compensate for its repair.
6. Scanning facilities are available, and should be used independently – by obeying copyright regulations – if the condition of the media permits, which will be decided by the head of the library. Please show all material you wish to scan to library staff. Please bring your own USB-stick in order to save your scans.
7. Only materials required for study may be brought to the reading room. Lockers for handbags, etc. are available in the entrance area. Locker keys may be borrowed from the library staff on a daily basis. Lockers must be emptied before leaving the institute and no perishable or smelly items may be placed therein.
8. The consumption of food is forbidden in the reading room, as is smoking inside the building. Water is allowed in closed containers only. Mobile phones have to be turned silent. Library users should be discreet and not distract others from their work.
9. Library hours must be strictly adhered to. External library users must exit OIB premises outside opening hours, if they are not attending an OIB event or are guests of OIB. All areas apart from library, garden and ground floor washroom are closed to external users. 
10. OIB does not assume responsibility for loss or damage of property nor personal injury.
11. The Orient-Institut Beirut can deny access to its premises and withdraw the library membership should library or OIB regulations be violated.

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