Learning Resources and Services (Library) https://hct.ac.ae/library/en/

The Learning Resources and Services (Library) supports all students, faculty, and staff serving as a central hub for academic enrichment. It offers workshops and tutorials designed to strengthen research and study skills for both students and faculty. The library team includes qualified librarians that support faculty and students during their learning journey in HCT.  The Learning Resources and Services (Library) provides access to electronic resources including 130 databases, millions of eBooks, journals and other multimedia resources.  All accessible 24/7 on and off campus.  

The following services are available: 

Information Literacy Sessions: Improve critical and research skills through the IL workshops offered both in-person and online. These sessions teach students how to find, evaluate, analyse, cite and use information responsibly. 

Research Consultations: Book one-on-one appointments with the expert librarians for personalized support on the research projects.  Planning your Capstone, Evaluation of Resources, Avoiding Plagiarism, How to Cite, AI Library tools are some of the offered sessions.  

Professional Development for faculty: Online or in person sessions supporting research process.

Document Delivery Service: If a resource is not available faculty and students can request it through this service.  

Events, Activities and Volunteering 
Join the events and Volunteering offered to some campuses to enrich the academic learning experience. 

Online Library Guides: Curated online guides designed to cover subjects and help navigating research topics, citation styles and information.  

Contact and Access: Visit the Learning Resources and Services (Library) website here: https://hct.ac.ae/library/en/ . For assistance click here:  https://libguides.hct.ac.ae/aboutthelibrary/bookalibrarian or use the live library chat on the webpage. 

eTextbooks, Instructional Software and Laboratory Materials

HCT is committed to being the pre-eminent technology-supported higher education institution in the UAE.  Students are provided with digital resources appropriate to their program and year of study that support learning in and out of the classroom consistent with the Mission and Goals of HCT.

These resources may include:

• eTextbooks and other interactive electronic resources as selected by the teaching faculty,
• Engaging learning technology tools,
• Discipline specific instructional software; and
• Equipment and tools required for laboratory and other practical instruction including discipline-specific clothing/uniforms, hard hats, protective boots, etc.

Internet Resources and Services

Provision of access to Internet resources and services is intended to support the need for HCT students to develop the computer and information- seeking skills that are essential for the workplace and for lifelong learning.

Students are expected to equip themselves with tablet computers and/or laptops required to support their learning.

The HCT Internet access and electronic mail services are provided under the authority of the Chancellor and the President  & CEO of the HCT in accordance with federal laws and regulations governing the use of these services. Users of the Internet are governed by the HCT Internet Access and Electronic Mail Policy.

Enterprise Systems

Teaching and Learning

HCT Enterprise Teaching and Learning Systems are designed to provide students and faculty members with state of the art technologies to support different instructional modalities, and allow users to enjoy a wide variety of options, including a learning management system, a content management system, a virtual classroom, mobile access, and assessment system. 

Academic Support

HCT Enterprise academic systems are also designed to provide students with real-time registration, advising, degree audit, and other key support functions.