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Library Services & E-Resources

Welcome to Library Services & E-Resources

In this guide you will find instructions for accessing the Library Catalogue (OPAC), the E-Library (MyLOFT), and the Digital Repository. Start with whichever resource you need right now – you can always come back for the others.

📚  Library Catalogue – OPAC

The Library Catalogue (OPAC) helps you find books, journals and other materials, and shows where they are and whether they are available, covering:

✓  Opening the OPAC on a computer or mobile device
✓  Searching for books and other library resources
✓  Checking the availability and location of an item
✓  Logging in to your library account to manage loans

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💻  E-Library – MyLOFT

MyLOFT (My Library on Fingertips) brings e-books, e-journals and databases together in one place, covering:

✓  Signing in to MyLOFT for the first time on a computer or phone
✓  Setting a new password on your first login
✓  Installing the MyLOFT browser extension on a computer
✓  Downloading the MyLOFT mobile app
✓  Opening databases and saving or downloading results

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🏛️  Digital Repository

The Digital Repository gives you access to the University's own publications, covering:

✓  Accessing the University Digital Repository
✓  Searching for and opening resources
✓  Browsing collections by school or department
✓  Reading online or downloading the PDF

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✉️ Check Plagiarism

Before submitting your assignments, check your work for plagiarism. Send your document as an attachment to antiplagiarism@tangaza.ac.ke using your official Tangaza University Student Email (@tangaza.ac.ke). Reports sent from personal email accounts will not be processed.