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For World Environment Day 2026, the AUB Archives highlights selections from both its University Archives and Special Collections. From the University Archives, we revisit AUB’s commitment to environmental preservation through the 2003 initiative in which the Environment Club helped establish AUB as a bird sanctuary. From our Special Collections, we feature a remarkable photograph of the olive forest in Shuwayfat from the Joseph & Joyce Stein Photo Collection, captured as early as 1898, offering a glimpse of Lebanon’s natural landscape more than a century ago.

Pick of the Month: June edition

Learning Scientific Concepts: A Unified Theory of Conceptual Change
By Tamer G. Amin (2026)

This new publication explores how people learn core scientific concepts such as matter, energy, force, and species, offering an integrated theory of conceptual change that bridges cognitive science, developmental psychology, and science education.

The book presents a comprehensive framework for understanding science learning and instructional design, with particular relevance to multilingual and Arab educational contexts.

🔗 Read more using the link below: https://www.aub.edu.lb/Libraries/News/Pages/Pick-of-the-Month-June-edition.aspx

In celebration of World Football Day, and in anticipation of next month's FIFA World Cup, we uncovered a classic featuring one of the greatest footballers of all time: Pelé.

Pelé visited Lebanon in April 1975 as part of a global exhibition tour with the New York Cosmos. During his visit, he conducted a training session on the American University of Beirut’s Green Field with aspiring football players under the supervision of coach Julio Mazzi.

Pick of the Month: May Edition
A new perspective on the Roman Near East.

Imperialism and Appropriation in Rural Roman Syria by Paul Newson reexamines how Roman rule shaped rural landscapes between the 1st and 4th centuries CE, using archaeological evidence to challenge traditional narratives.

🔗 Read more: https://l.aub.edu/Mxwb2

Ghada Samman's new collection is waiting for you at the Community Books Exchange! Come claim your copy! 📖

How can you use EndNote to simplify your systematic review process?

Join this online workshop to learn how to:
• Import and organize references efficiently
• Remove duplicate records with ease
• Manage groups for better workflow
• Track screening decisions

Perfect for students and researchers looking to improve accuracy, save time, and stay organized throughout the review process.

Secure your spot now: https://aub.edu.lb.libcal.com/event/16242807

What is a systematic review and why does it matter in research?

This online session provides a practical introduction to:
• Developing structured search strategies
• Identifying and selecting relevant databases
• Screening academic literature efficiently
• Ensuring transparency and rigor in documentation

Designed for students, researchers, and professionals aiming to strengthen their research methodology.

🔗 Register here: https://aub.edu.lb.libcal.com/event/16242806

From journalist Anthony Shadid’s handwritten war diary to House of Stone: A Memoir of Home, Family, and a Lost Middle East, a story preserved and shared.

This World Book and Copyright Day, we celebrate libraries as shelters of memory, authorship, and history.

AUB University Libraries

Pick of the Month: April Edition

Khashan, H. (2025). Contemporary Middle East and North Africa politics: Essays on a region in flux. Ethics International Press Limited.

A collection of 100 short essays examining the political dynamics, conflicts, and evolving trends across the MENA region, offering accessible insights for students, researchers, and policymakers.

🔗 Read more: https://www.aub.edu.lb/Libraries/News/Pages/Pick-of-the-month-April-2026.aspx