Knowledge Ambassadors
The KAPU club is for PU students who are passionate about acquiring exorbitant skills in information search.
Knowledge Ambassadors
The PU Library knowledge ambassador's club for students who are passionate about acquiring exorbitant skills in information search and retrieval techniques.
READ MOREInstitutional Repository
This is a digital online archive for collecting, preserving, and disseminating digital copies of the PU Research materials.
Institutional Repository (IR)
Welcome to PU Research Repository, a digital service archive that collects, preserves, and distributes digital material. It preserves the institution's legacy; facilitates digital preservation and scholarly communication.
READ MOREExambank (Past Exam Papers)
This is a digital space for collection and dissemination of past examination papers in digital format for revisions.
Exambank (Past Examination Papers
The past examination papers can be accessed on-campus 24/7
READ MOREInformation Literacy
The library conducts scheduled Information Literacy services or up on request by the departments
Information Literacy
The Library conducts training sessions in Information Literacy Skills for users. Such as: how to access the print and e-resources, Referencing methods using reference management tools and Academic Integrity (use of anti-plagiarism software).
READ MOREElectronic Resources
PU library gives access to both subscribed & open access electronic resources such as: ejournals and ebooks
Electronic Resources
The subscribed & open access ejournals & ebooks can be access either on-campus or off-campus 24/7 using internet or intranet
READ MOREVirtual Library Services
The Virtual Library is located in the library building second floor west wing.
Virtual Library Services (VL)
The VL gives access to managed workstations for access of eresources and academic sites for research and development.
READ MOREOPAC
This is the Library's search tool used to locate books in print formats in the library shelves & collection. You can either find the Catalogue Search box on the Library's web homepage
Online Catalogue
The OPAC can be accessed on either the library's website homepage or quicklinks for quick search of books in print format
READ MOREReference & Information Services
PU Librarians provides the service either online or in person at the reference section
Reference & Information Services
These services entails online enquiries and assistance also in person enquiries at the reference librarian section in the library
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MESSAGE FROM THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN'S DESKWelcome to Pwani University Library
Pwani University Library visualizes to provide the highest quality of information and knowledge products and services to the entire university community and our esteemed stakeholders. This is achieved through continuous consultation of the University Council, University Top Management, Senate, Lecturers and Students coupled with continuous assessment of existing and emerging resources pertinent to senate approved university programmes.
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NEWLY ACQUIRED BOOKS
The available books can be brownsed and retained at the NewlyArriaval Dispaly Shelves. Users can also borrow them either on short-loan or long-loan basis.





ONLINE LIBRARY SURVEYUser Satisfaction Survey
The PU library staff regularly conducts user surveys to evaluate services in order to ensure efficient and effective service delivery to users.
Library ServicesTools Quicklinks
Reference management tools allow you to store and manage the references that you gather in the course of your research project. Visit the library for research referencing tools. Web-based referencing tools are also available for free usage online 24/7.