{"id":7000,"date":"2025-12-16T08:44:24","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T08:44:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aastu.edu.et\/library\/?page_id=7000"},"modified":"2026-05-26T14:00:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T14:00:11","slug":"digital-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.aastu.edu.et\/library\/digital-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Digital Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Digital Services<\/h2>\n \n
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\u2022 Digital Library Access<\/h4>\n <\/div>\n
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\u2022 E-Resources Support<\/h4>\n <\/div>\n
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\u2022 Internet & WiFi Access<\/h4>\n <\/div>\n
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\u2022 Remote Access Guidelines<\/h4>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

Digital Services<\/h2>\n \n

\n 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\u2014anytime and anywhere.\n <\/p>\n\n

1. Digital Library Access<\/h3>\n \n

\n The AASTU Digital Library, located at Block 45, is equipped with the latest Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) technology, offering:\n <\/p>\n \n

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\n \u2022<\/span> Over 1,000 high-performance VDI computers\n <\/div>\n
\n \u2022<\/span> Access to e-books, e-journals, databases, and digital learning platforms\n <\/div>\n
\n \u2022<\/span> Secure access through biometric identification (Digital ID) for students and staff\n <\/div>\n
\n \u2022<\/span> Quiet, comfortable digital study spaces\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

\n The Digital Library is open to all AASTU students, faculty, and staff.\n <\/p>\n\n

2. E-Resources Support<\/h3>\n \n

\n Our digital services team provides full support for accessing and using electronic resources, including:\n <\/p>\n \n

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\n \u2022<\/span> AASTU e-Books and e-Journals\n <\/div>\n
\n \u2022<\/span> Online research databases\n <\/div>\n
\n \u2022<\/span> Digital course materials and lecture videos\n <\/div>\n
\n \u2022<\/span> Subject-specific online resources\n <\/div>\n
\n \u2022<\/span> Assistance with search queries and database navigation\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

Subscribed e-journals:<\/h4>\n \n
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\n \n \u2022 https:\/\/www.emerald.com\/insight\/\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n \u2022 https:\/\/link.springer.com\/\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n \u2022 https:\/\/heinonline.org\/HOL\/Welcome\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n \u2022 https:\/\/ieeexplore.ieee.org\/Xplore\/home.jsp\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n \u2022 http:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n \u2022 https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n
\n \n \u2022 https:\/\/www.scopus.com\/search\/form.uri?display=basic\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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ETHIOPIAN JOURNALS ONLINE<\/h4>\n
\n \n \u2022 https:\/\/ejol.aau.edu.et\/\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n
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Plagiarism check and AI-generated content detection check:<\/h4>\n
\n \n \u2022 https:\/\/www.turnitin.com\/login_page.asp?lang=en_us\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n
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Internal Repositories of Thesis and Dissertations<\/h4>\n
\n \n \u2022 http:\/\/dspace.aastu.edu.et:4000\/home\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC)<\/h4>\n
\n \n \u2022 http:\/\/10.2.4.254\/cgi-bin\/koha\/opac-detail.pl?biblionumber=3274\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n
\n Librarians are available in person and online to guide you in using e-resources effectively.\n <\/div>\n\n

3. Internet & Wi-Fi Access<\/h3>\n \n

\n All AASTU libraries offer:\n <\/p>\n \n

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\n \u2022<\/span> High-speed Wi-Fi for students and staff\n <\/div>\n
\n \u2022<\/span> Internet-enabled computer workstations\n <\/div>\n
\n \u2022<\/span> Secure login authentication\n <\/div>\n
\n \u2022<\/span> Continuous CCTV monitoring for safety and proper equipment use\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

\n Users must follow the University's ICT usage policies when accessing the network.\n <\/p>\n\n

4. Remote Access Guidelines<\/h3>\n \n

\n AASTU provides remote access to selected digital collections and e-resources so users can study and research from anywhere.
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\n \u2022<\/span> Off-campus login to subscribed databases\n <\/div>\n
\n \u2022<\/span> Access to the institutional repository and digital archives\n <\/div>\n
\n \u2022<\/span> Online renewal of borrowed materials\n <\/div>\n
\n \u2022<\/span> Virtual library support and chat services\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

\n To access resources remotely, users must:\n <\/p>\n \n

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

Subscribed E-Journals User Manual<\/h2>\n \n

\n 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.\n <\/p>\n\n

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11.1. IEEE Xplore<\/h3>\n
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Accessing IEEE Journals<\/h4>\n \n
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Step 1: Connect to the AASTU Network<\/h5>\n

\n \u2022<\/span> Access is available within the university campus (through AASTU Wi-Fi or LAN).\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Step 2: Visit the IEEE Xplore Website<\/h5>\n

\n \ud83d\udc49<\/span> https:\/\/ieeexplore.ieee.org<\/a>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Step 3: Verify Access<\/h5>\n

\n \u2022<\/span> You should see \"Access provided by Addis Ababa Science and Technology University\" at the top of the IEEE Xplore homepage.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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11.2. The Springer Journals<\/h3>\n
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Accessing Springer Journals<\/h4>\n \n
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Step 1: Connect to the AASTU Network<\/h5>\n

\n \u2022<\/span> Access is available on campus via AASTU's Wi-Fi or LAN connection.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Step 2: Visit SpringerLink<\/h5>\n

\n \ud83d\udc49<\/span> https:\/\/link.springer.com<\/a>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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11.3. Wiley Online Library<\/h3>\n
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Accessing Wiley Journals<\/h4>\n \n
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Step 1: Connect to the AASTU Network<\/h5>\n

\n \u2022<\/span> Access is available on campus through AASTU's Wi-Fi or LAN connection.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Step 2: Visit Wiley Online Library<\/h5>\n

\n \ud83d\udc49<\/span> https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com<\/a>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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11.4. Emerald Insight<\/h3>\n
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\n 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.\n <\/p>\n \n

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Step 1: Connect to the AASTU Network<\/h5>\n

\n \u2022<\/span> Ensure you are connected to AASTU Wi-Fi or LAN network on campus.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Step 2: Visit Emerald Insight<\/h5>\n

\n \ud83d\udc49<\/span> https:\/\/www.emerald.com\/insight<\/a>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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11.5. Elsevier's ScienceDirect<\/h3>\n
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\n 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.\n <\/p>\n \n

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Step 1: Connect to the AASTU Network<\/h5>\n

\n \u2022<\/span> Access is available within campus via AASTU Wi-Fi or LAN.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Step 2: Visit ScienceDirect<\/h5>\n

\n \ud83d\udc49<\/span> https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com<\/a>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n