Library and Documentation Directorate

Library and Documentation Directorate

Mr. Adane Akate

M.Sc. in Optimization Theory
Director, Library & Documentation Directorate

The Library and Documentation Directorate at Mekdela Amba University plays a vital role in supporting the University’s core functions of teaching, learning, research, and community engagement. The Directorate is committed to providing comprehensive and efficient library services that meet the diverse academic and research needs of students, faculty, and researchers.

The University library is housed in two spacious and well-furnished buildings. The Main Library in Tuluawliya accommodates nearly 2500 users, while the second library in Mekanselam Campus facility has a capacity of approximately 2500 users at a time. Each library is equipped with designated Circulation, Reference, Periodicals, and Documentation sections to ensure effective and accessible services.

Currently, the University library holds a growing physical collection of over 42,000 books and documents, including more than 5,000 specialized documents. In addition to its physical resources, the library has built a robust digital collection consisting of:

• Over 55,000 electronic books spanning various disciplines aligned with the University’s academic programs.
• Approximately 1,200 electronic theses and dissertations, accessible to students and staff.

Furthermore, the digital library is integrated with the National Digital Library of Ethiopia and connected to several international digital library databases, providing the University community with extensive access to global scholarly resources.

To enhance user experience and service efficiency, the library has automated its operations. Through the Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) or Koha system, users can remotely search the library’s physical book collection and check the availability and status of resources from anywhere—be it their dormitory, office, or home.

Library circulation services are fully managed using the KOHA Integrated Library Management System, which facilitates book borrowing, return transactions, and real-time tracking of collection usage.

Through these continued advancements, the Library and Documentation Directorate at Mekdela Amba University remains committed to fostering academic excellence and a strong research culture.

LIBRARY OPENING HOURS:

URL

To Access Digital Books, Electronic Journals, Electronic Thesis and Dissertation, use the following address:

• Diglib.mkau.edu.et OR http://172.16.0.25:4000

To access physical books using Online Public Access Catalogue, use the following address:

• http://172.16.0.26

Library Team Contacts

Moges Fentaw

Technical Processing Team Leader

CellPhone:+251920188593

Ephriam Nigatu

Library Service Team Leader

Hana Fetene

Documentation & Ethiopian Collection