The Library of the EIBFS is considered the main nucleus for the educational and training processes in the Institute, as it provides the main sources of information for training and study including books, periodicals, references, videotapes, CDs., and electronic databases. The administration of the Institute has paid due consideration to the development of the Library has transferred it into a Modern Learning Resource Center to positively serve the educational and training processes in the Institute. The aim of the EIBFS Library is to collect, organize, and facilitate the use of the information that supports the EIBFS's educational and training programs.

Library Collection

Books & Periodicals:The EIBFS Library collection covers the following areas: Accounting, Banking, Finance, Economics, Management, Computer, and References. The EIBFS Library has a specialized Reference Section, which contains dictionaries, manuals and encyclopedia. Moreover, the EIBFS Library has a subscription to the most core periodical titles (hard copies) in English and Arabic Languages.

Electronic Rescources: The EIBFS Library offers several electronic databases to its users. These databases provide up-to-date information. Library clients heavily use these resources. These resources include: Online Catalogue; Infotrac Database for Electronic Journals; Reuters Real Time Database; Islamic Finance Information Services(IFIS); and Zawya Database.

Audiovisual Collection: The EIBFS Library has got a collection more than 350 Video Cassettes, and a considerable number of audio cassettes. The audiovisual collection contains training materials on: Accounting, Banking, English Language, Finance, Management, and Marketing.

Banks Annual Reports: Banks Annual Reports constitute one of the major sources of information in the field of the banking and financial studies. All banks working in the UAE deposit complementary copies of their annual reports at the EIBFS Library for Reference.

Government Publications: The EIBFS Library collects major Government Publications from the UAE institutions as well as other GCC countries and makes them available for the library users. They include publications from the Central Banks and related ministries and institutions.

CD-ROM Collection: The EIBFS Library has a considerable CD Rom collection. This collection contains many Electronic Directories, Manuals, Bank Annual Reports, Software programs and the collection of the "Business Link" Database, which contains articles and statistical data from many international journals and magazines. This collection is available for use inside the library.

Working Hours

Morning: Sunday – Thursday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Evening: Sunday – Thursday: 3:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Library Contacts:

Sharjah Campus

Tel: +971 6 572 8880 ext. 109
Fax: +971 6 572 8080
Email: librarian@eibfs.com

Abu Dhabi Campus

Tel: +971 2 4464666 ext. 104
Fax: +971 2 4457700
Email: monak@eibfs.com