Overseas Researchers

Eligible Candidates

Researchers from overseas may be eligible for a three-month membership and may apply online if they are:

• Visiting faculty members from overseas institutions
• Registered graduate students from overseas international educational institutions
• Faculty members and graduate students of consortium member institutions such as:
  • OCLC SHARES Partners

  • AMICAL

Required Documents

• A clear scanned copy of a recent (dated, signed, and stamped) official letter of introduction from the University’s postgraduate studies office or a letter signed by an AUC full-time faculty member supporting the application and confirming the candidate’s current status.
• A clear scanned copy of the passport
• A clear scanned copy of a valid ID card from the affiliated institution (for OCLC and AMICAL faculty members and students)

Fees

• $150 for a three-month membership (to be paid in its equivalent in EGP)*

*SHARES and AMICAL members are exempted

Membership Benefits

• On-site access to the AUC Library facilities and collections
• On-site access to AUC Library databases
• Research assistance through the Library chatbot.
• Access to reference librarians and research assistance
• Use of document delivery service (fee-based)
• Use of printing and photocopying services (fee-based)

Important Note: Membership does not include borrowing or remote access to electronic resources. Off-campus access to AUC Library electronic databases is not available for overseas researchers due to licensing restrictions. Alternatively, open-access resources are available here.

Process

• The applicant fills in the application form and uploads all required documents.
• The application is reviewed by the library services team within two working days.
• The applicant receives an email that the application is reviewed and accepted or is still under review in case of pending documents for completion.
• Once approved, the applicant is emailed that the application has been reviewed and approved and that the applicant needs to pay with the payment instructions.
• There are two venues for payment:

1. Bank Transfer (the bank details will be sent to the applicant)
2. Online Payment (the link will be sent to the applicant)

• Once the payment is processed, the applicant emails the library services team with the proof of payment.
• The library services team emails the applicant with the specified date and time to head to the ID Center to issue the ID card.
• Accepted members with issued ID cards are allowed to use the library only, with no borrowing privileges.

Check the University calendar and the library hours before you arrive on campus. AUC and the library are closed to all users on official and University holidays.