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Open ClassroomTTU University Library
The Takoradi Technical University Library is the intellectual hub of the institution, providing students, staff and researchers with access to a comprehensive collection of print and digital resources. The library maintains branches across TTU's three campuses — Main Campus (Effiakuma), BU Campus and Akatakyi Campus — ensuring all students have convenient access to learning resources.
The TTU Library holds over 50,000 print volumes spanning all faculties and disciplines, supplemented by access to millions of digital resources through licensed academic databases and the institutional e-library platform.
Electronic Databases & Resources
EBSCOhost
Multi-disciplinary database covering thousands of peer-reviewed journals across all academic disciplines. Available to all registered TTU students.
JSTOR
Archive of academic journals, books and primary sources in the humanities, social sciences and sciences.
ScienceDirect
Elsevier's platform providing access to scientific, technical and medical research journals and books.
African Journals Online (AJOL)
The world's largest and most comprehensive online collection of African-published academic journals.
ProQuest
Comprehensive database of dissertations, theses, periodicals and newspapers from institutions worldwide.
Google Scholar
Free web search engine for scholarly literature across formats and disciplines. Linked to TTU library for full-text access.
Library Services
Students may borrow up to 4 books (undergrad) or 6 books (graduate) for 2 weeks. Renewals are available online or in person.
Printing, scanning and photocopying services available at all campus libraries. Low-cost per-page rates for students.
Individual study carrels, group study rooms and quiet reading halls across all three campus libraries.
Librarians provide research consultation services to help students and staff locate and use academic resources effectively.
All registered students can access e-resources remotely 24/7 through the library portal using their student login credentials.
Completed TTU theses and dissertations are archived in the institutional repository and accessible to all students.
The library runs regular workshops on research skills, citation management (Zotero, Mendeley) and academic integrity.
Books and articles unavailable at TTU can be requested from partner libraries through the interlibrary loan service.
Campus Libraries
Main Campus Library
The largest of TTU's libraries. Houses the main print collection, digital resource terminals, group study rooms and the thesis repository.
BU Campus Library
Serves the Faculty of Business Studies. Specialised collection in business, management, accounting and entrepreneurship.
Akatakyi Campus Library
Serves the Faculty of Engineering. Specialised technical collection in mechanical, electrical, civil and petroleum engineering.
Access E-Resources Anytime, Anywhere
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