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Using the Repository

Learn how to browse, search and use the FUOYE Institutional Repository for research outputs, publications, theses, datasets and scholarly records.

Audience: Students, Academic Staff, Researchers, Repository Reviewers, LibrariansStatus: PublishedVisibility: PublicLast Reviewed: 2026
Article TypeInteractive user documentation
PlatformFUOYE Digital Library Help & Knowledge Base
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The FUOYE Repository is the institutional space for organising and presenting the University’s research outputs and scholarly records. It improves visibility, preservation, discoverability and access to FUOYE academic works.

  • Journal articles
  • Conference papers
  • Books and book chapters
  • Technical reports
  • Inaugural lectures
  • Undergraduate projects where approved
  • Master theses
  • PhD theses
  • Research datasets
  • OER materials
  • Heritage and archive records
  1. Open the FUOYE Digital Library homepage.
  2. Click Repository.
  3. Browse by community, faculty, department or collection.
  4. Open a collection to view available items.
  5. Select a record to view full metadata and access options.
  1. Use the repository search box.
  2. Search by title, author, keyword, faculty, department, year or publication type.
  3. Use filters to narrow results.
  4. Open the relevant item page.
  5. Review the abstract, citation, keywords and access links.
  • Title
  • Author or authors
  • Faculty and department
  • Abstract
  • Keywords
  • Citation
  • DOI
  • Repository URI
  • Publisher URL
  • Google Scholar or Scopus link
  • Access status
  • File or external link where available
  • Open Access: users can access the item freely.
  • Metadata Only: the record is visible but the file is not available.
  • External-Link Only: users are directed to a publisher or external platform.
  • Restricted Access: access is limited.
  • Embargoed: access may become available after a stated period.

Always cite repository materials correctly. Check citation, author names, publication year, DOI and access note before using a resource.

Report broken links, incorrect metadata or missing files to repository support.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I download every repository item?

No. Some items are open access, while others are metadata-only, restricted, embargoed or external-link only.

Who manages repository records?

Repository records are managed by authorised librarians, repository reviewers, metadata reviewers and administrators.

What should I do if a record is wrong?

Use repository support or Ask an E-Librarian to report the issue.