Soraya & Younes Nazarian 

Younes & Soraya Nazarian

Soraya and Younes Nazarian, leading members of the Iranian Jewish community in Los Angeles, donated generous donation to the University, for the purpose of renovating and expanding the Library and the construction of a new wing. Work on the Library expansion project was begun in August 2007.

The Nazarians are key figures in the community of Iranian Jews in the United States. 
They are renowned for their years of philanthropic work for the community in diverse fields such as the arts, health and institutions of higher education, both in America and Israel. The Nazarians are enthusiastic donors to Israeli educational institutions, based on their belief that Israel's future rests on education. 

They believe that their investment in education will improve not only the situation of individual citizens, but the economic condition of the entire State. 

In June 2007, Mr. Nazarian received an honorary doctorate during the meeting of the University's Board of Governors, in recognition of his contribution and commitment to the State of Israel and to Jews the world over.


Inauguration of the Library's New Wing May 31, 2011



 the library new wing exhibition

Library Fees

Interlibrary Loans for University of Haifa students and faculty free of charge.  For research and study puroses only. For other purposes the service costs 15 nis per request.



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Digitzation and Preservation

For over two decades, as part of library collection development, the library has been promoting independent digital projects in cooperation with researchers from various fields. Our library systems provide the infrastructure for accessibility and preservation of research materials and collections. Among the digital collections you will find: the theses and dissertation collection, rare books, items from the Cairo Geniza, manuscripts, Crusaders Sculpture in the Land of Israel, the Aba Hushi Archive, publications and materials of the Institute for the Study of the Kibbutz, the University Archives, a collection of historical pictures of Israel, photography and photographers, aerial photography and Early Modern Shipwrecks Database.

digitization and preservation

The collections are an integral part of the library catalogue and can be retrieved and downloaded through our one search system. Many of the collections include original primary materials enriched with meta-data, which contribute to teaching and research at the within the university and elsewhere. Emphasis is placed on ensuring accessibility in the short and long term to the academic community and to people from the public, interested in heritage preservation and in supporting digital humanities.

The processes of scanning and digitization in the library are carried out in accordance with the highest standards of international standards, using advanced hardware and software and professional knowledge, and continue to develop constantly, in order to make them accessible in high quality and convenient access. 
The library is a participant in national and international projects in the fields of digital heritage preservation and digital humanities, and also assists and advises various organizations in these fields. 

The main purpose of the digital preservation activity is to document and preserve the content of physical materials, and making them accessible to the general public as well as students and researchers for teaching, academic research and research in the spirit of our time and advanced technologies.

Library Policy

The Younes and Soraya Nazarian Library serves the staff and students of the University of Haifa in study, instruction and research. opening hours are announced on the Library's Web site. Library Policies and Procedures (in Hebrew) Entrance to the Library is free to all.

Circulation services are available from 08:00; Reference services are available from 08:30.
Library services terminate 15 minutes before closing time. Changes in opening hours are announced on the Library's Web site, signs posted in the Library and on the electronic notice board. 

The Library collection comprises two and a half million items, including: books and periodicals - both printed and electronic, maps and cartographic materials, films, LP recordings, archival material, photographs accessible via the Internet.

The materials are located on open shelves and in special collections, most freely accessible.
See also: Information on library collections and Information on new items added to the collection

The "OneSearch" system is available to assist patrons in locating research material. For full access to all the Library's databases, it is necessary to be connected to the University network, or to login to one's user account.

Orientation : Every new student is invited to a basic library orientation held during the week preceding the opening of the school year. Additional orientation sessions - introductory and others - take place during the school year. The Reference Department assists individuals and groups in learning to use Library resources effectively.

Items from the Library collection may be borrowed, by the patron in person, upon presentation of an identification document. There is no limit on the number of items that may be borrowed from most of the Library's collections. The loan period depends on the type of material and the patron's borrower status. It is important to return borrowed items on time. Borrowers with overdue items will be asked to return them, and will be charged a fine based on the time elapsed until the return. In the event of overdue items, an outstanding debt to the Library or University, or failure to return an item requested by another user, borrowing privileges will be suspended until the matter is resolved.
Notices from the Circulation Department may be received via electronic mail. See also: Details about Circulation services

The Inter-Library Loan service supplies books and articles that are not found in the Library collection, from other Libraries in Israel and abroad. It is also possible to order books and articles from the Library collection for delivery by courier. More information on the Interlibrary Loan Service page.

The Photocopying Center service offered by the Photocopying Center include color photocopying and printing, scanning, burning to disc, and binding.

Visitors' services: Entrance to the Library is free to all. Most Library collections are freely accessible. Assistance from librarians in locating materials requires a fee.

In order to maintain reasonable conditions for study and research in the Library, patrons are requested to refrain from eating, drinking and making noise. Use of cell phones is prohibited; please turn them off before entering the Library. Patrons who violate these rules are subject to disciplinary action.

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