Digital Services

• Digital Library Access

• E-Resources Support

• Internet & WiFi Access

• Remote Access Guidelines

Digital Services

AASTU Library provides a wide range of digital services designed to support online learning, research, and access to electronic academic resources. Our digital systems ensure that students, researchers, and staff can access the information they need—anytime and anywhere.

1. Digital Library Access

The AASTU Digital Library, located at Block 45, is equipped with the latest Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) technology, offering:

Over 1,000 high-performance VDI computers
Access to e-books, e-journals, databases, and digital learning platforms
Secure access through biometric identification (Digital ID) for students and staff
Quiet, comfortable digital study spaces

The Digital Library is open to all AASTU students, faculty, and staff.

2. E-Resources Support

Our digital services team provides full support for accessing and using electronic resources, including:

AASTU e-Books and e-Journals
Online research databases
Digital course materials and lecture videos
Subject-specific online resources
Assistance with search queries and database navigation

Subscribed e-journals:

ETHIOPIAN JOURNALS ONLINE

Plagiarism check and AI-generated content detection check:

Internal Repositories of Thesis and Dissertations

e-books

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Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC)

Librarians are available in person and online to guide you in using e-resources effectively.

3. Internet & Wi-Fi Access

All AASTU libraries offer:

High-speed Wi-Fi for students and staff
Internet-enabled computer workstations
Secure login authentication
Continuous CCTV monitoring for safety and proper equipment use

Users must follow the University's ICT usage policies when accessing the network.

4. Remote Access Guidelines

AASTU provides remote access to selected digital collections and e-resources so users can study and research from anywhere.
Remote access includes:

Off-campus login to subscribed databases
Access to the institutional repository and digital archives
Online renewal of borrowed materials
Virtual library support and chat services

To access resources remotely, users must:

1. Have a valid AASTU University ID and registered institutional email account
2. Log in through the Library's official portal
3. Follow authentication instructions provided by the ICT and Library teams

Subscribed E-Journals User Manual

AASTU provides access to a wide range of internationally recognized digital libraries and academic databases to support teaching, learning, research, and innovation. Through institutional subscriptions, AASTU students and staff have full-text access to high-quality scholarly resources from leading publishers, including IEEE Xplore for engineering, computer science, and technology; SpringerLink for science, technology, engineering, and medicine; Wiley Online Library for multidisciplinary research across STEM and social sciences; Emerald Insight for management, education, and information science; and Elsevier's ScienceDirect for extensive collections in engineering, medicine, and the social sciences. These resources collectively enhance the University's academic excellence and global research engagement.

11.1. IEEE Xplore

Accessing IEEE Journals

Step 1: Connect to the AASTU Network

Access is available within the university campus (through AASTU Wi-Fi or LAN).

Step 2: Visit the IEEE Xplore Website

👉 https://ieeexplore.ieee.org

Step 3: Verify Access

You should see "Access provided by Addis Ababa Science and Technology University" at the top of the IEEE Xplore homepage.

11.2. The Springer Journals

Accessing Springer Journals

Step 1: Connect to the AASTU Network

Access is available on campus via AASTU's Wi-Fi or LAN connection.

Step 2: Visit SpringerLink

👉 https://link.springer.com

11.3. Wiley Online Library

Accessing Wiley Journals

Step 1: Connect to the AASTU Network

Access is available on campus through AASTU's Wi-Fi or LAN connection.

Step 2: Visit Wiley Online Library

👉 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com

11.4. Emerald Insight

Emerald Insight is a global academic publisher that provides access to journals, books, and case studies in management, engineering, education, information science, and social sciences.

Step 1: Connect to the AASTU Network

Ensure you are connected to AASTU Wi-Fi or LAN network on campus.

Step 2: Visit Emerald Insight

👉 https://www.emerald.com/insight

11.5. Elsevier's ScienceDirect

Elsevier's ScienceDirect is one of the largest online collections of scientific and technical research. It provides access to journals, books, and articles across engineering, computer science, medicine, and social sciences.

Step 1: Connect to the AASTU Network

Access is available within campus via AASTU Wi-Fi or LAN.

Step 2: Visit ScienceDirect

👉 https://www.sciencedirect.com