We provide dedicated, professional, and responsive library services to students, academic staff, and researchers.
Group study rooms are available to all our students. The rooms offer a private, enclosed atmosphere for group meetings or study in a low tone. Pre-booking is required to access the study rooms via library seat reservation.
Group study rooms policy:
Rooms are available for reservation on a first-come, first-served basis.
Reservations may be placed up to two weeks in advance.
A student may place up to two hours of reservations each day.
Group study rooms are available for reservation by two or more people. One person in a group study room may be asked to leave if the group needs the room, regardless of whether they have a reservation.
Food is strictly not allowed inside rooms.
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RapidILL is the library’s new document delivery service, providing access to journal articles and book chapters not available in our current subscriptions. The service is available to all RCSI Bahrain students, faculty, and staff. RapidILL offers fast turnaround; most requests are fulfilled within 24 hours and sent directly to users’ RCSI email.
This service replaces the previous interlibrary loan process, offering a more efficient and streamlined experience by eliminating manual forms and reducing delays.
How to request an article or book chapter:
Log in to the Primo (Library Discovery System).
Search for your required article or chapter.
If there’s no PDF or full-text download link, click “No Online Services.”
Under “How to get it,” select “Resource Sharing.”
The request form auto-fills with the document details and your email.
Click Request, and you're done.
📘 For step-by-step guidance, please watch HOW TO SUBMIT ILL REQUEST
For further assistance, please contact Dr. Asif Altaf at aaltaf@rcsi-mub.com.
Our new Book Request service will allow students and Staff to reserve up to 5 books from the main library collection. Borrowers can log on to the Primo (Online Library Catalogue) using their RCSI email ID and password to select loan titles. Library staff will retrieve items from the main collection, if available, and have them ready for collection at the Information Services Desk. Once items are ready for collection, an email notification will be sent to requestors.
Please note that the book request service applies to items currently on loan to other borrowers, as well as those available on the shelves. We advise that you check whether there are copies available in the library before placing a request, as on-loan items will take longer to fulfill:
Collect the book within 48 hours from the library desk. Return the books to the return box located at the Library entrance or to a staff member at the desk.
Library Services provides you with access to 1000s of electronic books (e-books) which you can access both on- and off-site. Access the library guide on recommended books for medicine students. Click here
The User Services Department is committed to providing excellent customer service and keeping our users informed about current resources and services. The User Services Department manages access to the space, including borrowing and returning items. They are the first point of contact for queries on policies and procedures and will assist with the information needs of students, academic staff, and researchers.
For more information, contact librarian@rcsi-mub.com
Research Support Services provides a range of services for postgraduate students, researchers, and undergraduate students. The library is here to support you at all stages of your research, including developing research strategies, locating materials and sources, analyzing data, managing citations, and more. If you need assistance with advanced literature search, advice on publishing, or help researchers understand how to improve their research output and publish in open-access journals. The librarian will provide information on the institutional repository and advanced skills in using research-specific tools and online resources. For more information, contact Dr. Bindhu Nair at bnair@rcsi-mub.com.
For more information on the services, please visit the research support guide.
Teaching & Learning Support (TLS) Services provide support for taught courses for students and academics through various services. TLS services offer module support sessions, deliver information literacy modules, and provide workshops and tutorials on library resources and research skills. One-on-one sessions can be arranged by contacting the Education & Clinical Support Librarian.
Contact Dr. Suchita D’Silva for further assistance at sdsilva@rcsi-mub.com
Schedule a one-on-one online research consultation with a librarian for assistance with your research and assignments, to learn advanced skills, or to identify sources in a specific subject area. Appointment requests must be made at least 24 hours in advance.