Texila American University Library is a welcoming space for everyone. Its main aim is to provide information resources and services to the Students, Faculty and the research scholars. The TAU Library provides a setting conducive to independent learning and resources for users both within the Library and throughout the University.
The library has over the years built a robust collection of books which includes physical collection and e-books, audio-video materials, lab manuals, databases, e-journals, CD’s and newspapers.
The Library spread over 4,900 sq. ft. also provides access to the best of medicine related digital resources through its subscription to various databases consisting of scholarly and clinical content, Business Management Studies and Information Technology. The Library has set up with WIFI network to provide access to the information to the users.
Librarian’s Message
Lecturio
Texila American University (TAU) has entered into a partnership with Lecturio to provide its students with high-quality digital medical education resource that is adaptive and personalized.
The resources contain the following.
LIRN
LIRN- Library & Information Resources Network
LIRN is a nonprofit library service and content provider working to strengthen libraries for successful learning — so students can thrive in their academic careers and beyond.
LIRN empower schools to successfully educate their students by providing affordable access to quality academic resources and providing the tools and expertise needed to use them.
Student Support
Need to access your LIRN online library? Please contact one of the following individuals:
- The librarian for your college or university
- Your faculty advisor
- Your instructor
- They will be able to give you the information you need to access and use LIRN resources.
Faculty Publications
Student Publications
Working Hours
The Library working hours are as follows:
- Library will be open on all working days from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
- Library will be closed on all Sunday’s and Public Holidays.
We may increase the working hours as per needs of the users with the approval from the management.
Library Guidelines
TAU COM library has open access system and provides a setting conducive to independent learning and resources for users, both within the library and throughout the University. The library is open and available to faculty and students during the academic year. In addition, students have access to multiple databases and library resources from the library’s website online.
Circulation Procedures
TAU COM library is fully automated, and students can access books by producing their IDcards when borrowing books from the library.
Students who have outstanding balances may be subjected to the following consequences:
- Not allowed to take final examinations
- Examination results will be withheld
- Transcripts will not be issued
General Collection (Issuing Books)
Students may borrow up to four (4) books from the library at any given time. Books may be kept for a period of seven (7) days and can be renewed for seven (7) more days only if the book is not on request. Students can reserve the books in advance online or in-person at the library Circulation center. Students are allowed to reserve one book at a time.
A fine of GYD $200 for the first 3 (three) days per book will be charged after books are kept after the due date. If books are kept after the 3 (three) days has elapsed students will be charges GYD $500 for books kept after the fourth day per day. If a book is overdue for 8 (eight) days or more the student will pay GYD $1000 per day until the book is returned.
If a book is lost the student will be required to replace the book with the same or latest edition or pay double the cost of replacement.
Reference Collection
Journals, Magazines, Reference books, Compact Disks, Newspapers, and other materials placed under restricted categories will not be lent out from the library. Students can refer to the reference book only in the library.
Each student will be issued 1 (One) Reference textbook for a weekend, i.e., Friday after 4 pm. or on a holiday, with the condition, the book is returned to the library by the next working day in the first hour. Otherwise, the student will be penalized for the same as per norms.
Online Collection
TAU library has access to multiple online databases, e-journals, and digital learning resources such as SPRINGER NATURE, LIRN (Library & Information Resource Network), LECTURIO, CYBERPATIENT and TEXIDIGIPEDIA. These all e-resources were integrated with Learning Management System, which allows students to access the content with Single-sign-on (SSO) which doesn’t require any username and password.
Research and library services for clinical students
TAU COM has established a clinical library at clinical office for the clinical rotations students to access the physical collections of textbooks. Clinical Students can also access to multiple databases, e-journals, etc. for their research and clinical activities through the library webpage.
USMLE Preparation
Academic Support Services Resource Center: A variety of resource books are available to assist students on USMLE Steps 1 and 2 board preparation. Students can access electronic resources through the library’s webpage.
Photocopying/Scanning
Library staff assists the students in printing/ photocopying/ scanning the documents by payment on subsidiary charges.
Locker Facility
The library has provided locker facility for all the students. Locker keys can be uplifted at the circulation desk in library after requesting in ERP and signing the rules and regulations. Failure to adhere to the rules will result in penalty.
Copyright Restrictions
The copyright law of the United States (title 17, United States Code, The US copyright act of 1976) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of the copyrighted material. Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. The institution reserves the right to refuse to accept a copying order if, in its judgement, the fulfillment of the order would involve violation of copyright law. Under the purview of said law, the school restricts bulk copying of books or copying a major portion of a book.
Contact us
In case of any query or suggestion about library services and resources, please contact at;
University Librarian
Texila American University,
Providence, Georgetown,
East Bank Dmerara, Guyana,South America.
Mobile: +592 6761768
Email: sai.m@tau.edu.gy
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