MINISTRY OF FINANCE
INSTITUTE OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
Kupanga ni Kuchagua
Dr. Juliana Manyerere
Title: Library Manager
Email: jmanyerere@irdp.ac.tz
Phone: .(+255) 759 344 122
About Library Unit
The IRDP Library Department provides modern, high-quality information services that support teaching, research, consultancy, and innovation. As a center of excellence, it ensures seamless access to knowledge through skilled and motivated staff using up-to-date technologies.
Library Services
Borrowing
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.
Reference Service
This service offers a curated collection of authoritative reference materials, such as dictionaries, encyclopedias, and handbooks, designed to support users in finding specific information quickly and accurately.
Current Awareness Service
Stay informed with timely updates on the latest developments in your field. This service provides early access to newly published information, helping you keep up with emerging trends before they appear in secondary sources.
Library Computer Service
This service provides library users with convenient access to a broad range of information resources. By utilizing networked computers, users can efficiently explore, retrieve, and engage with knowledge from diverse digital platforms and databases.
OPAC Access Service
This service allows library users to access the Library’s Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC), enabling them to search, locate, and explore available library resources with ease.
News Service
This service provides access to newspapers that keep users informed about current events, offer news analysis, and create a comfortable environment for reading. It also serves as a source of both information and entertainment for library users.
Internet Access Service
This service facilitates access to the Internet and various online services through both digital and analogue technologies. Users can connect using personal computers or other available devices within the library.
E-Resources
Emerald
Browse over 3,300 eBook titles and a portfolio of over 300 journals authored by renowned academics and industry leaders from over 150 countries.
Access NowLibrary Catalog (OPAC)
Discover a wide range of library resources through our eLibrary catalogue. Feel free to browse and search for books without logging in.
Access NowResearch4Life
Access to a wide pool of trusted research information is essential for well-informed and up-to-date research and teaching materials.
Access NowRules and Regulations
Upcoming Events
Contact Us
library@irdp.ac.tz