Welcome to the UCB Library Website

Our aim is to develop and deliver innovative, client-focused library services that support and enhance UCB's teaching programs.

The UCB Library is a modern, fast-growing library that is an integral part the educational process of the University College Bahrain. Its priority is to easily and comfortably offer access to its collections (printed & electronic) mainly in the areas of Business and Computer Science to the University's community.

Building a rich collection of volumes and multimedia items is a priority so new books are ordered regularly, based on the recommendations of the teaching and library staff. Moreover the library is subscribed to online databases and e-sources.

Classification Approach

The books stock is arranged in a classified sequence based on the Dewey Decimal Classification system. Most of the volumes in the library are on open shelves available for borrowing. All you need to borrow a book is to get the call number (the classification number and item number).

Dewey Decimal System of Classification

The Dewey Decimal System, devised by Melvil Dewey in 1876, is a method of classifying and cataloging library materials by subject. Below are the ten major divisions: