Abdulrahman Al-SUMAIT University Library is as
old as the former University College of Education Zanzibar (UCEZ) itself
founded in 1998. At that time, the library was housed in a small lecture room
with a collection of about 9,000 documents largely in Islamic and Arabic
studies, 700 journals, periodicals and newspapers. In 2005, a new three-floor
structure was built increasing the number of collections in the Sciences and
the Arts.
The library is a member of COTUL to collaborate
key information with other libraries in Tanzania. Besides, the library is
connected with various databases such as research4life in which students can
access subscribed materials through AGORA, HINARI, OARE and ARDI along with
online open access databases at the same time.
Due to the wider demand of information, the
SUMAIT University Library has purchased EMERALD and EBSCO databases to
facilitate the availability of more information. Researchers can use such
databases for references while students can access more information for their
studies.
EBSCO host is a powerful online reference
system accessible via the Internet. It offers a variety of proprietary full
text databases and popular databases from leading information providers. The
comprehensive databases range from general reference collections to specially
designed, subject-specific databases for public, academic, medical, corporate
and school libraries.
VISION
To support the University’s Vision and Mission
as a center of excellence in the provision of information on knowledge,
education and research at the national, regional and international levels.
MISSION
To provide high-quality services that will
empower the University’s academic staff, students and researchers to accomplish
their quest for teaching, learning, research and publication.
VALUES
i.
Users are the main focus of our library
ii.
We support self-education, learning, research,
technology and scholarship by integrating the library’s services.
iii.
We support collaborative learning experiences
by fostering cooperation, sharing resources via local, national, and
international networks
iv.
We respect the privacy of the users.
v.
We defend academic freedom