Library Service Directorate
Dire Dawa University Library Service Directorate
Director, Library Service Directorate
Library Service Directorate
Dire Dawa University Library Service Directorate provides centralized, quality-based library and information services for the University's academic community. The Directorate supports teaching and learning, research, and academic development through professional library services, physical collections, digital platforms, electronic resources, and research-support services.
Our Branch Libraries
The Directorate coordinates library services across three major branch libraries.
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Main Library
Primarily supports the School of Law and Social Sciences disciplines.
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FBE Library
Primarily serves the School of Business and Economics and the School of Health and Medicine.
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Central Library
Primarily supports the Institute of Technology (IoT).
24/7 Library Services
Although each branch has its primary areas of focus, all DDU students and staff are welcome to use any University library for study, research, and other academic purposes.
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Core Functional Sections
Four specialized sections work together to provide effective, accessible, and high-quality library services.
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Library Users Service Section
- Coordinates circulation, lending, return, and reference services.
- Assists users in locating and accessing library resources.
- Conducts user orientation, library instruction, and information literacy programs.
- Monitors service quality and user satisfaction.
- Supports staff training and continuous service improvement.
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Digital Library & Automation Service Section
- Administers and maintains the University's digital library systems.
- Manages the Institutional Repository and electronic research resources.
- Administers e-books, e-journals, and other electronic resources.
- Administers the University's Turnitin similarity detection system.
- Provides technical support and training to stakeholders.
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Technical Processing Service Section
- Coordinates acquisition and selection of library resources.
- Performs cataloguing and classification of library materials.
- Develops standardized bibliographic records and metadata.
- Ensures resources are properly organized and discoverable.
- Supports continuous development of library collections.
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Documentation & Ethiopian Collection Section
- Preserves Ethiopian and African historical documents and archives.
- Manages reports, periodicals, newspapers, magazines, and references.
- Archives DDU research publications.
- Preserves postgraduate theses and dissertations.
- Provides access to unique historical and locally relevant collections.
Digital Library Services
Technology-enabled services expanding access to learning, research, scholarly communication, and academic information.
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Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC)
Provides convenient access to the University's bibliographic collections and important library services remotely.
- Search books, e-books, journals, media, and other resources.
- Search by title, author, keyword, subject, and advanced options.
- View borrowed materials and due dates.
- Renew eligible borrowed materials.
- Place holds or reservations where applicable.
- Access supported virtual library card and barcode functions.
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Digital Library System
Provides convenient access to electronic learning and research resources anytime and from anywhere on campus.
- More than 20,000 e-books and other digital resources.
- Supports teaching and learning.
- Supports academic research, assignments, and projects.
- Supports professional development and academic reference.
- Provides flexible access to digital information.
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Institutional Repository
Preserves and provides access to DDU's scholarly and intellectual outputs.
- More than 1,800 theses, dissertations, manuscripts, and publications.
- Preserves the University's scholarly output.
- Provides access to postgraduate theses and research papers.
- Improves visibility and discoverability of DDU research.
- Supports supervisors and examiners.
20,000+E-Books & Digital Resources
1,800+Repository Research Outputs
24/7Library Service Availability
🛡️ Plagiarism Detection & Academic Integrity
DDU subscribes to Turnitin.com, a similarity detection service that supports academic integrity and responsible scholarly practice. The Digital Library and Automation Service Section administers the system and provides technical support and training for eligible users.
- Creating and managing instructor accounts for eligible users.
- Providing guidance and technical support.
- Conducting training on effective use of the Turnitin system.
- Supporting academic staff and researchers in understanding similarity reports.
- Promoting awareness of academic integrity and responsible use of sources.
Subscribed E-Resources
Access scholarly journals, e-books, research databases, and specialized academic information resources.
Electronic Resources & Databases
APC Waiver & Discount Opportunities
Commitment to Accessible Information Services
The University Library Service Directorate is committed to providing accessible, reliable, technology-enabled, and user-centered information services for the University's academic community.
Through its branch libraries, professional staff, digital platforms, electronic resources, and research-support services, the Directorate continues to support DDU's core missions of teaching, learning, research, and knowledge creation.
The Directorate also provides continuous training and support to help students, academic staff, researchers, and other stakeholders make effective use of both traditional and digital library resources.
