LIBRARY
Welcome to IC Libraries
International College is home to six vibrant libraries across its Beirut and Ain Aar campuses, offering students a welcoming space to explore, research, and grow. With a collection of over115,000 titles and access to a wide range of digital learning platforms and online research tools such as JSTOR and The New York Times, the IC Libraries connect students to knowledge that spans disciplines and continents.
Our librarians play a key role in guiding students through research projects, promoting media and information literacy, and nurturing a lifelong passion for reading.
Whether for quiet study, collaborative learning, or creative exploration, the IC Libraries are centres of curiosity and discovery, integral to our students’ academic and personal growth.
Online Resources
JSTOR
JSTOR is a multidisiplinary digital library that provides access to scholarly journals, academic books, and more. Launched in 1995, it includes over 12 million academic articles and books. It is best suited for high school and university researchers.
Gale (GaleNet)
Gale offers a collection of multidisciplinary research databases that include reference materials, academic journals, magazines, and news sources with some datanases focusing on specific subjects. It. is appropriate for midde and high school students.
EBSCOhost
materials, academic journals, magazines, a EBSCO is a general research platform providing access to scholarly journals, magazines, eBokks, abd subject-specific databases. It includes over 10,000 full-text journals and millions of articles, updated daily or weekly depending on the database. It is designed for high school researchers.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica is a trusted multidisciplinary online encyclopedia offering reliable background information and multimedia resources. Founded in 1768, it includes over 120,000 articles. It is handy for elementary, middle and high school students, as well as, adult learners.
The New York Times
cholarly journals, academic books, and more. Launched in 1995, it includes ov The New York Times is a newspaper based in Manhattan, New York City. It covers domestic, national, and international news and publishes opinion pieces and reviews. Founded in 1851, published daily in print and digital formats with over 10,000 articles avaialbel digitally for research purposes. It targets a broad, educated readership seeking comprehensive journalism.
The Economist
The Economist is a British news and current affairs journal published daily in both print and digital. It releases stories on topics that include economics, business, geopolitics, technology and culture. Founded in 1843 it publishes over 50 issues annually, over 50 issues annually each with dozens of articles. Its audience includes professionals, policymakers, and globally minded readers.
Financial Times
The Financial Times is a distinguished British daily newspaper specializing in business and economic affairs. Renowned for its authoritative reporting and analytical depth, founded in 1888 and published daily, with thousands of articles archived digitally. It serves as an essential resource for students pursuing studies in economics, business, and global affairs.
London Review of Books
nd economic affairs. Renowned for its authoritative reporting and analytical de The London Review of Books is a British bi-weekly literary magazine featuring articles and essays on fiction and non-fiction, often structiured as book reviews. Founded in 1979, it publishes approimately 24 issues per year, each with multiple long-form articles. It is mainly ready by academics, librarians, writers, and culturally engaged readers.
The Times
The Times is a prestigious British newspaper founded in 1785, recognized for its thorough reporting and influential editorials. It provides comprehensive coverage of politocs, business, culture, sports, and science. Published daily, with thousands of archived articles available digitally. It is regarded as a reputable source for informed readers and professionals.
Exact Editions
Exact Editions is a digital publishing company that provides searchable magazine editions and archives. It serves publishers, libraries, schools and universities; offering digitization, subscription management, and tools to expand digital reach.
Harvard Business Review (HBR)
HBR is a leading management magazinem published bi-monthly, providing research-based insights on strategy, innovation, marketing, finance and organizational behavior. Its audience includes executives, managers, entrepreneurs, and business students seeking practiocal, evidence-based guidance.
Encyclopédie Universalis Adulte
ompan Encyclopédie Universalis Adulte offre des articles approfondis et structuées. Universalis Adulte traite de nombreux domaines tels que l'histoire, la géographie,, les sciences, la littérature, la philosophie, les arts, la politique et l'économie. Généralement destinée aux cycles supérieurs.
Encyclopédie Universalis Junior
zational behavior. Its audience includes executives, managers, entrepreneurs, a Aborde des thèmes variés comme l'histoire, la géographie, les sciences et la nature, es arts, la culture en présentant des contenus expliqués dans un langage simple et clair. C'est une version adaptée aux enfants du primaire et du début du collége.
الموسوعة العربية
تهدف الموسوعة العربية إلى توفير مرجع علمي عربي يتناول مختلف جوانب المعرفة الإنسانية.
تضم الموسوعة ما يزيد على 22 ألف مدخل في فروع العلوم والآداب والسياسة والقانون والاقتصاد والفنون والإعلام والرياضة، وهي مخصصة لطلاب قسميّ المتوسط والثانوي.
الجمهورية
جريدة لبنانية يومية تأسست عام 1924، تضم عدة أقسام: الأخبار المحلية والدولية، الأعمال التجارية، الفنون، العلوم، الصحة، الأسلوب، الثقافة، الرياضة، والتكنولوجي
Disclaimer on non-curriculum materials
The International College (“IC”) encourages students to explore a wide range of academic and intellectual pursuits. However, IC is only responsible for the lessons, materials and resources provided during official class hours, as well as those assigned by teachers as part of the approved
curriculum. Any use of books, resources, or materials (“Materials”) used outside of the respective curriculum is entirely at the students’ own risk and responsibility. IC does not endorse, approve, or take responsibility for the content, accuracy, or suitability of external Materials that are not part of the curriculum. Any outcomes, impacts, or issues arising from the use of such Materials shall not be the responsibility of IC for any reason whatsoever. Students are expected to uphold the principles of academic integrity when using non-curricular materials and ensuring that their use of non-curricular materials does not compromise their academic performance or infringe on the intellectual property rights of others.
Statement on Plagiarism – IC Libraries
Using another person’s ideas or words without giving proper credit is considered plagiarism. If the information in your project doesn’t come from your own thinking, research, or commonly known facts, you may be plagiarizing.
To avoid plagiarism, always acknowledge your sources whenever you:
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Quote someone’s exact words,
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Paraphrase their ideas, or
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Summarize their work.
Remember, simply changing the wording doesn’t make an idea your own. When in doubt, cite your sources. It’s always better to give too much credit than not enough.
For guidelines on citing sources, see your school librarian about handouts covering the MLA and APA guides to bibliographies and in-text citations.
Bringing Stories to Life
Throughout the year, the IC Libraries host dynamic programs and events, from book clubs and reading challenges to author talks, book fairs, and public speaking activities like the Literary café. These initiatives foster creativity, self-expression, and a love of literature across all age groups.
