Services
Internal Loan of Books and References
The loan service is one of the most prominent services offered by the libraries of the Higher Technological Institute. It enables users to access information resources within the library or borrow them for a specific period, with the aim of supporting the educational process and scientific research, and encouraging students to read and learn continuously.
* Users can access books and references inside or outside the library halls, subject to specific regulations.
* Users are permitted to borrow a limited number of books for a specific period (as determined by the library's regulations).
- Loans can be renewed as needed, provided the material is not already reserved for another user.
This service aims to develop research and independent learning skills among students and researchers, and to promote a culture of utilizing knowledge resources.
- Electronic Research Services via the Egyptian Knowledge Bank:
- The Institute's libraries provide electronic research services through the Egyptian Knowledge Bank (EKB), one of the most important national platforms supporting education and scientific research in Egypt.
- Students, faculty members, and administrative staff register on the Knowledge Bank using their institute's academic email. After activating their accounts, users can search and access scientific databases, books, references, and international journals available within the bank.
- The platform provides access to reliable scientific content in various fields to support self-learning, research preparation, and the development of scientific research skills.
- The Institute's libraries offer guidance and technical assistance to users in the registration process and optimal use of the Knowledge Bank to ensure maximum benefit from its resources.
- Guidance and referral to appropriate information sources for each specialization.
- The Institute's libraries offer a guidance and referral service to help users access information sources appropriate to their academic specializations, whether they are books, scientific journals, or electronic references. This service aims to develop research skills and optimize the use of library resources and databases by guiding students and faculty members to the latest and most reliable scientific sources that support their studies and research.
- Internet and Computer Access for Scientific Research
The Institute's libraries provide internet and computer access to support researchers and students in conducting scientific research and accessing electronic resources.
This service allows users easy access to academic databases, the Egyptian Knowledge Bank, and reliable scientific websites, thus facilitating the research process and the accurate and scientific documentation of information.
The library also provides a suitable technological environment that supports self-learning and the efficient completion of research and academic projects.
- Printing and Photocopying Services in the Library
The Institute's libraries offer printing and photocopying services to meet the needs of students, faculty members, and researchers for copying documents and scientific references required for study or research purposes. This service is offered within the library, adhering to intellectual property rights regulations and prohibiting the copying or reproduction of literary, scientific, or artistic works, which constitutes copyright infringement. The library is fully committed to protecting intellectual property rights, including copyright and the legally permitted percentage of book photocopying within the library, which must not exceed 10% of the book's total content or one chapter only—whichever is less—as stipulated by Egyptian Intellectual Property Rights Protection Law No. 82 of 2002.
The service aims to facilitate quick and easy access to scientific and informational materials, supporting the educational and research process within the institute.
• The institute's libraries provide guidance and technical assistance to users in the registration process and optimal use of the Knowledge Bank to ensure maximum benefit from its resources.
