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Welcome to the Omar Seddiqui Research Library at Palo Alto University!
Our offices are located in the Student Services Hub at the Allen Calvin Campus on the first floor of Building 3.
HOURS: When campus is open, space is available in the lobby areas from 8 am - 9 pm on weekdays only. You can also reserve a space on campus using PAU's online room reservation system.
Your PAU Research Librarians are available in person on weekdays, by appointment, to help you with:
- finding the information you need
- accessing our physical collection of circulating materials
- using our online resources
We invite you to email librarian@paloaltou.edu to make an appointment for on-campus assistance or to consult with a librarian online via Zoom or email. Please note that library materials may be returned at any time using the book return bin located outside the main entrance to the first floor of Building 3 — no appointment needed!
ONLINE ACCESS: Online library resources and services are available — 24/7/365 — to current students, faculty, and staff. Use our library guides for help documentation. Scroll down to get started.
Getting Started with the PAU Library Online
Want to launch your research immediately? Use the database and library catalog search boxes above.
Looking for an orientation to the library? We have a library guide to assist you!
Library Guide | About the Library
Interested in learning more about library resources and how to use them? Looking for help with other PAU technology tools that are available to support teaching, learning, and research? We have a library guide for that, too! Use the link below, or scroll down to find shortcuts to specific topical information.
Library Guide | Library Resources Quick Start Guide
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Omar Seddiqui Research Library
In Honor of Omar Seddiqui, former president of the Afghan public libraries, for his love of learning, literacy, and the world of books. Dedicated January 21, 2010