Water Institute Library & Documentation Unit

Welcome to the Library and Documentation Unit – Water Institute

The Library and Documentation Unit at the Water Institute is committed to supporting academic excellence by offering a wide range of services and resources to students, researchers, and staff.

Mission: To support academic excellence and research by providing equitable access to quality information resources.

Vision: To be a leading academic library in water resources and environmental studies in Tanzania and beyond.

Opening Hours

• Monday to Friday: 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM

• Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM

• Sunday: Closed

Services

We provide the following services to support your academic needs:

· Reference Services – Professional guidance on using academic resources effectively

· Reader Services – Support with borrowing, returning, and renewing library materials, registered users in the Library Management System are eligible to borrow materials. Loan periods are 21 days for academic staff, 14 days for graduate students, and 7 days for undergraduate and non-degree students.

· Internet Access – Computers and internet facilities available for academic use

· Current Awareness Services – Updates on new materials and academic tools

· Printing & Photocopying – Printing and photocopying services for academic documents

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

· Q: How many books can I borrow at once?
A: Up to 3 books for a maximum of 2 weeks.

· Q: Can alumni use the library?
A: Yes, with a special access pass.

· Q: How do I access e-resources off-campus?
A: Use your student login credentials on the library portal.

Resources

Our collection includes:

· Books and scientific publications (print and digital)

· Journals and periodicals (local and international)

· Past examination papers and student dissertations

· Research reports on water and environmental issues

· Newspapers

E-Resources

You can now access high-quality academic materials for FREE and LEGALLY to support your learning and research.

Here are some recommended free & open access databases:

· Google Scholar – Broad academic research. (scholar.google.com)

· CORE – Millions of open access articles. (core.ac.uk)

· DOAJ – Peer-reviewed open journals. (doaj.org)

· ERIC – Education-focused research. (eric.ed.gov)

· BASE – Academic open access search. (base-search.net)

· PubMed Central – Medical and health sciences. (ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc)

· OATD – Global theses and dissertations. (oatd.org)

· Semantic Scholar – AI-powered research tool. (semanticscholar.org)

· Internet Archive – Books, journals & more. (archive.org)

· Project Gutenberg – Classic books and literature. (gutenberg.org)

· RefSeek – Academic search engine. (refseek.com)

· JSTOR (Open Content) – Selected free academic works. (about.jstor.org/oa-and-free)

· ResearchGate – Scholarly articles (some open access). (researchgate.net)

· Directory of Open Access Books

· Directory of Open Access Journals

· Taylor & Francis Online

· PDF Drive - Electronic Library

· The World Bank Open Knowledge Repository

· Education Resources Information Center (ERIC)

· Open Access Journals Search Engines

· Open Access for Theses and Dissertations

· Bookfi - Electronic Library

· Cambridge University Press

· Free Computer Books

· Library Genesis

· Google Books

· OpenDOAR

· SpringerOpen

Rules & Regulations

· Carry your student/staff ID to access and borrow books

· Maintain silence in all library areas

· Food and drinks are not allowed inside the library

· Return borrowed materials on or before the due date

· Use internet and computers for academic purposes only

Detailed policies on borrowing, internet use, copyright, and user behavior are available in print and on the library website.

Events

· Library Orientation Week

· Information Literacy Workshops

· Reading and Essay Competitions

· Library Exhibitions

· World Water Day Academic Activities

· Library News & Announcements – Stay updated with new books, journals, and upcoming workshops via noticeboard or social media.

Ask Librarian

Have questions? Contact us:

Email: librarian@waterinstitute.ac.tz

Phone: +255 694907205

Live Chat: Available Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Submit a Question: Visit the library portal or helpdesk

Feedback & Suggestions

Help us serve you better! Share your feedback or suggest materials you'd like us to add. Use the suggestion box at the front desk or email librarian@waterinstitute.ac.tz.

Connect with Us

Stay connected through our social media pages: