The Global Library and Open Repository Gateway is a curated directory of reputable academic and research resources. It connects FUOYE users to university libraries, repositories, open-access platforms, OER resources, open journals, open books, theses, datasets and subscribed databases.
- Nigerian university repositories
- African institutional repositories
- Global open repositories
- World-standard university libraries
- Open journal directories
- Open book platforms
- OER platforms
- Research data repositories
- Subject repositories
- Subscribed databases
- Open the FUOYE Digital Library homepage.
- Click Global Gateway.
- Search by resource name, country, subject, type or access level.
- Use filters such as region, group, access type or status.
- Review the resource description and access note.
- Click Visit or Open Link to access the external platform.
- Open Access: freely available to users.
- Free: available without payment, but may have conditions.
- Subscribed: requires FUOYE subscription or institutional access.
- Mixed Access: some content is free while some requires subscription.
- Campus-Only: may require access through the University network.
- External Platform: managed outside FUOYE.
Gateway records may have statuses such as Pending Review, Verified, Broken Link, Needs Update or Retired. If a link fails, report it through Report Broken Link, Library Support or Ask an E-Librarian.
External platforms may have their own access conditions. Users must respect copyright, licence terms, subscription restrictions and acceptable-use rules. Always confirm source quality before citing external materials.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are all Gateway resources free?
No. Some are open access, while others require subscription, login or institutional access.
Can I recommend a new resource?
Where enabled, users can recommend a resource for library review.
What does Verified mean?
Verified means the link and resource details have been checked by authorised staff.