FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions

For general inquiries such as memberships, events, room reservations, call +974 4454 0100 then choose preferred language and respective extension number. To become a Library member, register here.  

For feedback and suggestions, send them here. 

For Heritage Library services and collections such as rare Arabic manuscripts, historical photographs, maps and archival documents, complete this form or email heritagelibrary@qnl.qa. 

For publishing your research through the Open Access Program, complete this form, email openaccess@qnl.qa or call +974 4454 0211. 

For support on research writing, academic writing or creative writing, you may opt to avail one-on-one consultation with our writing specialist.

For general reference questions, submit here. Or, call +974 4454 0100 then choose preferred language and select extension 5. Our reference services are available on the following schedule, and we will address your question as promptly as possible: 

Sundays to Thursdays from 10:00AM to 3:00PM

Saturdays from 10:00AM to 6:00PM

For a 30-minute reference help interview with a librarian (online or in-person), send your request here. Our reference librarians are here to: 

• Help find and access the materials you need for your research

• Assist users in efficiently navigating the databases and Library's website to be confident in their own research efforts

• Guide users on how to effectively use various Library's search tools such as the catalog and discovery search

• Help users how to conduct search effectively using filters and search strategies

• Recommend materials, guides and online tutorials on citations and writing available in the Library's collections. For a more guided writing support, you may request a consultation with our writing specialist.

Confused or wondering how to:

• Access Popular Magazines, Newspapers and Comic Books? Use this guide.

• Cite a Source? Start with this guide.

• Find Your Next Read? Be amazed with this interesting guide.

• Get Started with Research? Simply click this and get started!

• Know More About the Library's Music Studio? Explore this guide and plan what you want to do next in the Library’s music studio.

• Listen to Audiobooks and Read eBooks? Use this very helpful guide.

• Search for Academic Articles? Confidently conduct your search after using this guide.

• Start a Book Club? Check this out!

• Stream Music Using Medici.tv? You are just in the right place, check this and start streaming!

For Qatar government and non-governmental related information, check this useful guide (in Arabic)!