Respect Graduate School offers research and writing assistance to its Master’s program students through the Respect Library. Students can get help from the Librarian on a research assignment or learn about borrowing books and accessing digital resources at Respect.
Research assistance, academic writing support, print collections, and digital resources for RGS students.
About Respect Library
The RGS Library is located at 2200 Industrial Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18017. It consists of three parts: the Main Library, the auxiliary library, and the research library.
The Main Library is located on the first floor near the cafeteria/multipurpose room.
The auxiliary library is located on the second floor of Respect Graduate School.
Located on the first floor and also used as a conference room, the research library is a reference library only. Its collection consists mainly of Qur’an, Hadith, and Tafsir collections. The Librarian can provide more information about the research library and explain how its resources may be used.
Respect Graduate School offers research and writing assistance to its Master’s program students through the Respect Library. Help with research, finding appropriate sources, academic writing, borrowing books, and accessing digital resources is available through the Librarian.
Students may contact the Librarian remotely or during open Library hours and may also e-mail the Librarian to schedule an appointment.
Students can get help from the Librarian on a research assignment, including help with research and finding appropriate sources.
Help with most aspects of research and academic writing can be found through the academic writing and citation resources listed on this page. Students who need help with academic writing may also contact the Librarian.
The RGS Librarian offers an orientation to the Respect Library and its resources. MAIS students will be notified by RGS email of dates and times of Library Orientation sessions.
The Librarian also offers online Workshops on Research and Writing. MAIS students should check their RGS email and texts for workshop dates and times.
Students may e-mail the Librarian at [email protected] to schedule an appointment.
Academic Support Resources
For academic research writing help and assistance with documentation, citation, and bibliographies, students may use the following resources.
For Academic Research Writing help, please look for assistance through the following writing resources.
For help with documentation, citation, and bibliographies, please see the following resources.
RGS Library digital resources are available to students through Populi.
Search the RGS Library Catalog online to find books and other materials available in the Respect Library collection.
Search the RGS Library CatalogDigital Library Access
For online digital resources and resources for Religious and Islamic Studies through the RGS Library, follow these steps.
Library Technology & Campus Access
The Respect Library currently provides a computer for students to use. The Respect Library is equipped with a black and white printer capable of printing, scanning, copying, and faxing, free of charge.
Respect Unplugged is the wireless internet service provided for the RGS community and guests. Users can connect to the standard guest network on campus through the SSID/Wi-Fi name. Use of the network is subject to the institution’s information technology and acceptable use policies found in the Student Handbook.
Partner Library Access
To provide students with a chance to experience a larger campus and library setting, Respect Graduate School has an agreement with Reeves Library of Moravian University that enables students at Respect Graduate School to access Reeves Library and its physical holdings.
The proximity of Reeves Library to Respect Graduate School provides convenient access for students and faculty. Contact the Respect Librarian for hours of use and access information to Moravian University’s Reeves Library by emailing [email protected].
Visit the Library
Please check the Academic Calendar for exact federal and Islamic religious holiday closure dates.
RGS Library Hours
The RGS Library is closed on the following federal holidays. Please check the Academic Calendar for the exact date.
The RGS Library is closed on the following Islamic religious holidays. Please check the Academic Calendar for the exact dates.
If you need help with research, finding appropriate sources, academic writing, borrowing books, or accessing digital resources, please e-mail the RGS Librarian. Students may receive help remotely, during open Library hours, or by scheduling an appointment.
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