E-Library

In today's society, access to relevant, knowledge-based information about specific topics has become an invaluable asset.

An e-library or digital library is a valuable resource for users seeking easy and convenient access to a vast array of information. By leveraging the power of the internet, e-libraries provide users with a wealth of digital resources, including books, articles, journals, research papers, and multimedia content. With its numerous advantages, an e-library is an essential tool in the modern era, supporting research, learning, and disseminating knowledge.

Open Access

SPU is an open source university in the area that provides public community with educational source as an open access which is important for higher education. The open access movement believes that everyone worldwide should have free online access to high-quality educational material. The movement is supported by a growing number of research universities and universities of applied sciences, which are making their teaching materials and courses available online and free of charge. Lots of educational results themselves, in the form of academic Master and PhD theses available online.

SPU E-Libraries and Open Access Resources

Research4Life (R4L)

Using Research4Life, institutions can access peer-reviewed academic and professional content online

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JSTOR

Academic staff and postgraduate students of Sulaimani Polytechnic University can access JSTOR E-Library using the university’s email address, which contains several scientific resources in different fields.

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Kurdistan Journal of Applied Research (KJAR)

As our flagship, peer-reviewed, open-access journal, KJAR publishes significant research addressing both regional and global challenges. It operates without paywalls, ensuring that researchers, policymakers, and students anywhere can freely access and build upon its findings.

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Institutional Repository

This digital repository archives and provides unrestricted access to the intellectual output of SPU, including postgraduate theses, dissertations, technical reports, and datasets. This initiative preserves academic work and makes it a valuable public resource for future research and innovation.

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WesgeClass

Pioneering Kurdish-Language Open Educational Resources (OER)

Recognizing a critical gap in academically rigorous digital content in the Kurdish language, SPU actively supports the WesgeClass initiative. This dedicated YouTube channel is developed to produce and disseminate high-quality, professionally recorded video lectures.

Philosophy & Mission: WesgeClass is founded on the belief that deep, conceptual understanding in one’s native language is transformative. It aims to empower learners by making complex topics in both the humanities and STEM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) accessible and engaging.
Academic Rigor & Production Quality: Featuring lectures from SPU’s own academics and other subject-matter experts, the channel ensures content is both accurate and pedagogically effective. High-quality visuals and sound design are prioritized to create an optimal learning experience.
Interdisciplinary Curriculum: The channel offers a diverse curriculum, allowing learners to explore physics, biology, engineering, and agriculture alongside philosophy, history, and the arts. This fosters interdisciplinary insight and a holistic educational journey.
Access Model: All WesgeClass content is permanently free and openly available on YouTube, serving as a significant hub for formal and informal learning.

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