Welcome to Hawassa University Library
Hawassa University is one of the oldest first-generation universities in Ethiopia.
Director’s Message
The Director of Hawassa University Library Services welcomes users to HU Library, a comprehensive learning hub dedicated to supporting knowledge, innovation, and academic growth. The library offers extensive print and digital resources, modern facilities, and professional support services for students, researchers, faculty, and the community. Through updated collections, research assistance, and academic programs, HU Library prioritizes user success and fosters a collaborative and inclusive learning environment.
- Tewelgn Kebede (PhD) Director,
- Services Email: library@hu.edu.et
Hawassa University Library is a central pillar of the University’s teaching, research, and community engagement missions. In line with global academic standards, the Library operates a modern hybrid system, integrating both print and digital resources to support academic excellence and research innovation. The library system operates 24/7, including weekends, across multiple campuses and comprises nine branch libraries serving diverse academic disciplines:
1. Main Library
2. College of Education Library
3. College of Law and Governance Library
4. College of Social Sciences and Humanities Library
5. College of Natural and Computational Sciences Library
6. College of Agriculture Library
7. Institute of Technology Library
8. College of Medicine and Health Sciences Library
9. Awada College of Business and Economics Library
10. Wondo Genet College of Forestry & Natural Resources Library.
Visit our branch libraries
HU main library, located at main campus.
College of Education Library
College of Education Library located at
College of Law and Governance Library
College of Law and Governance Library located at
College of Social Sciences and Humanities Library
College of Social Sciences and Humanities Library located at
College of Natural and Computational Sciences Library
College of Natural and Computational Sciences Library located at
College of Agriculture Library
College of Agriculture Library located at
Institute of Technology Library
Institute of Technology Library located at
College of Medicine and Health Sciences Library
College of Medicine and Health Sciences Library located at
Awada College of Business and Economics Library
Awada College of Business and Economics Library located at
Wondo Genet College of Forestry and Natural Resources Library
Wondo Genet College of Forestry and Natural Resources Librarylocated at
The Main Library coordinates services across all campuses and houses key units such as Digital Library and Automation, User Services, Technical Processing, and Documentation and Ethiopian Archives.
HU Library provides access to books, journals, electronic resources, and Internet services for undergraduate and postgraduate study. Through information literacy training and user-centered services, the Library empowers its community to effectively access, evaluate, and use knowledge resources.
VISION, MISSION & OBJECTIVES
Vision: To be a leading academic library in Ethiopia and a recognized research-oriented library in Africa.
Mission: To support teaching, learning, and research by providing user-centered library and information services and access to relevant print and digital resources.
Key Objectives
- Provide need-based and well-managed library collections
- Support students, faculty, and researchers with quality learning resources
- Enhance information literacy through user and staff training
- Strengthen collaboration with national and international libraries
- Continuously improve library systems and professional services
Important links
Digital Library
Online collection of electronic books
Institutional Repositories
Digital library of an institution’s research outputs
OPAC
Online catalog for searching library resources
What Makes Us Proud
Delight in Every Bite, Every Moment
80k+
More than 80K books
20k+
Institutional Repositories
09
Library at different campus
03
Digital Library
Strategic Initiatives and Technological Advancements
Hawassa University Libraries are advancing academic excellence through strategic initiatives and modern technologies. The libraries conduct regular workshops on research methods, citation management, database use, and information literacy to strengthen users’ research skills.
To modernize operations, HU Libraries have implemented library automation using Koha, an open-source Integrated Library Management System. This system supports automated circulation, MARC-based cataloging, and an online OPAC, enabling users to search, reserve, and access library resources remotely.
HU Libraries have significantly expanded their digital resources and services, providing access to e-journals, e-books, online databases, and institutional repository services. Through subscriptions to seven international publishers, users can access hundreds of thousands of scholarly articles and publications. Computer workstations and Internet services further support digital learning and research.
The libraries follow a dual resource acquisition strategy, combining procurement and donations, with a strong emphasis on digital transformation. Through national and international collaborations, including participation in the Consortium of Ethiopian Academic Research Libraries (CEARL), HU Libraries enhance resource sharing and service quality.
Committed to community engagement and future growth, HU Libraries aim to strengthen digital infrastructure, expand open-access initiatives, support interdisciplinary research, and foster international partnerships—reinforcing their role as key drivers of knowledge and innovation.