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Medical Library Essentials

Basics of library use: Hours, Covid-19 & library rules, Borrowing procedures, passwords, off site access, printing, FAQS, YouTUBE channel, etc.

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New Library Hours

Covid 19 Library Procedures

Please note these important health & safety measures to follow in the Library:

  1. To enter the library, you must scan your Student ID card on the contact tracing device at the library entrance & provide proof to staff at the circulation desk of the following:
  • a Rapid test, or PCR every 72 hours if not vaccinated OR
  • a Rapid test, or PCR every 72 hours for three weeks following one vaccine OR
  • a COVID Full Vaccination Certificate OR
  • a COVID Recovery document .

Note that without both your Student ID Card & one of the above proof documents, you will not be permitted to enter the library.

  1. Face masks must be worn by everyone in the library at all times
  2. Hand sanitation is mandatory when entering and exiting the library & when handling books & other library equipment
  3. Physical distancing of 2 metres between individuals in the library should be maintained at all times
  4.  Maximum of 50 individuals will be allowed in the library at any time.
  5. Library surfaces are disinfected frequently. If desired, please wipe down your study area with anti-viral disinfectant & paper towel provided.

Map of Medical Admin & Library Block A

Your library access cards

MD Student?

Use your barcoded UNic Picture ID to

  • borrow books (borrowing is not permitted without it!)
  • access Med School Block A&B at all times.
  • enter the library
  • activate library printer

MBBS Student?

Use your SGUL/UNic Picture ID Card to:

  • borrow books (borrowing is not permitted without it!)
  • access Med School Block A&B at all times.
  • enter the library
  • activate library printer

Wifi Password

For Medical School Blocks A & B, the Unic_Med_Student_Wifi password is posted at the Library circulation desk.

Visit UNic's Main Library

University of Nicosia's Main Library houses a large collection of basic science and allied health professions material, as well as all resources for the humanities, social sciences, and technology programmes at the University.

Medical Students may also use the Main Library

  • to borrow books
  • as a study space 
  • to access all e-resources. 

Main Library hours and regulations for borrowing materials are different from those at the Medical Library.

Please find further information on University of Nicosia's Library Website.