Books & Dictionnaries
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National Collectif catalogue
Booking and Lending
Books & Dictionnaries
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National Collectif catalogue
Booking and Lending
About the Faculty Library
The Library of the Faculty of Nature and Life Sciences was established during the 2004–2005 academic year. Since its inception, the library has been consistently enriched with publications from various national and international publishing houses, maintaining a steady path of growth and development to this day.
Our Collection
The library currently houses an extensive collection of resources, including diverse textbooks, dictionaries, encyclopedias, Graduation Projects (PFE), and Doctoral theses. Our catalog features 8,250 references in both French and English, categorized as follows:
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2,356 Books and Textbooks.
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5,894 Graduation Projects (PFE) and Research Dissertations.
Our collection is continuously updated through strategic acquisitions and the mandatory deposit of student and researcher theses. We specialize in the fields of Biotechnology, Biology, Food Sciences, and Agronomy.
Management & Technology
To ensure efficient access and organization, the library utilizes the SYNGEB (Unified System for Library Management) software, developed by CERIST. We follow rigorous documentation workflows and apply international scientific standards for bibliographic processing to ensure our users receive high-quality academic services.
Facilities & Access
The library is centrally located within the Faculty and consists of two main levels:
Ground Floor
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Collection Area: Open shelving and book storage.
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Research Hall: Dedicated space for academic inquiry.
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Internet & Distance Learning Lab: Equipped for digital research and e-learning.
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Faculty & Doctoral Reading Room: A quiet space for professors and PhD researchers.
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Technical Services Office: Responsible for bibliographic processing and library operations.
First Floor
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Library Administration: Office of the Head Librarian.
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Student Reading Room: A spacious area designed for undergraduate study.
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Secondary Faculty & Doctoral Reading Room: Additional workspace for senior researchers.
Who Can Use the Library?
The library provides its services to:
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Internal Users: Students, professors, and researchers affiliated with the Faculty.
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External Users: Visitors from other universities through academic exchange programs and institutional cooperation agreements.
Faculty and Graduate Reading Rooms
The library provides two dedicated reading rooms for faculty members and
postgraduate students (Master’s and PhD), located on the ground and first floors. These spaces offer a specialized environment for consulting Master’s and Doctoral theses.
- Capacity: 10 large study tables accommodating up to 60 researchers.
Document Search & Cataloging
Users can locate library resources digitally via on-site computers. We utilize the OPAC (Online Public Access Catalog) software, allowing for quick and efficient searching of our entire collection.
Lending Policy
To borrow materials, users must present a valid university ID card. The following rules apply:
| User Category | No. of Books | Loan Duration |
| Undergraduate Students | 02 | 07 Days |
| Postgraduate Students | 03 | 15 Days |
| Faculty / Professors | 05 | 15 Days |
Loan Extensions
If you need more time with a document, you may request an extension from the library staff. Extensions are granted based on the library’s internal availability and regulations.
Access Requirements
To ensure a productive environment for everyone, please adhere to the following access rules:
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Internal Users (SNV Faculty): Must present their university ID and strictly follow the library’s Internal Regulations.
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External Students: Must present their student ID along with an official authorization letter to visit the Faculty of Nature and Life Sciences Library.
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External Faculty: Must present a valid Professional ID card.
Library Departments & Services
Administration
The Head Librarian’s Office is located on the first floor near the main reading room. The Head Librarian oversees the operations of all technical departments and ensures the library functions according to academic standards.
Technical Departments
Technical Processing Department
This department manages the scientific and intellectual content of the collection. Key responsibilities include:
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Collection Management: Handling registration, classification, and manual indexing.
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Inventory & Quality Control: Regular auditing of library assets.
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Acquisitions: Selecting new documentary resources in direct collaboration with faculty professors.
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Clearance Certificates (Quitus): Issuing official library clearance for students and staff.
Digitalization & Automation Department
This department handles the digital processing of the library’s collection. Using the SYNGEB (Unified Library Management System), staff perform automated registration, classification, and cataloging. This system allows for streamlined, efficient management of all technical library operations.
Circulation & Lending Desk (Banque de Prêt)
The lending desk manages the library’s diverse reference collections. The staff here are dedicated to:
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Research Assistance: Helping students and researchers master information retrieval techniques.
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Accessibility: Ensuring users can find and access the documents they need quickly and with minimal effort.
Student Reading Room
Located on the first floor directly above the lending desk, this strategic location provides easy access for students.
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Capacity: 250 seats across 40 study tables.
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Space: A large, 600 $m^2$ area designed for quiet study.
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Purpose: The hall is widely used by students for preparing presentations, independent reading, and exam revision.
Adress
University of Blida 1, Roat of Soumaa. Blida
Phone Number
(+213) 123-456
faculte.snv@univ-blida.dz
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