Library Update September 2025
Posted on September 15, 2025 in Infospot
Research4Life is a global partnership offering free access (sponsored for one year) to academic and professional institutions, including Daystar University. It provides scholarly resources across five specialized programs: HINARI (health), AGORA (agriculture), OARE (environment), ARDI (development and innovation), and GOALI (law and justice), empowering scholars to engage in impactful research. It is supported by WHO, FAO, UNEP, WIPO, and leading publishers such as Springer and Emerald.

Introducing Research4Life Access
What is Research4Life?
Research4Life is a global partnership offering free access (sponsored for one year) to academic and professional institutions, including Daystar University. It provides scholarly resources across five specialized programs: HINARI (health), AGORA (agriculture), OARE (environment), ARDI (development and innovation), and GOALI (law and justice), empowering scholars to engage in impactful research. It is supported by WHO, FAO, UNEP, WIPO, and leading publishers such as Springer and Emerald.
Highlights of Each Program
Why This Matters to You
- Expand Research Access: Tap into high-quality peer-reviewed journals and scholarly books across multiple disciplines.
- Support Teaching & Innovation: Essential for coursework, systematic literature reviews, and policymaking.
- Bridge Inequities: Level the research playing field by providing content often inaccessible in resource-constrained contexts.
- Proven Impact: Access via Research4Life has been linked to up to a 75% increase in research output in eligible countries.
How to Access
- Visit the Library's E-Resources Portal or log in through MyLOFT.
- Locate “Research4Life” in the database menu
- Librarians are available to assist with queries, tutorials, and navigation support.
Explore it today and let us know how we can help you make the most of this powerful platform!