The AASTMT boasts an impressive library network comprising 13 branches, housing a vast collection of academic resources, including over 90,000 printed books, access to more than 223,000 e-journals, and a digital library featuring 150,000 e-books. The Libraries & Information Services Center serves AASTMT academic community in all its locations. With its 13 branch Libraries, The Library fulfills the academic and research needs of both students and teaching staff.
The Libraries & Information Services Center at AASTMT play a major role in supporting educational activities and enriching the academic life. The Center serves the academic In Egypt, at Abu-Qir main campus in Alexandria, there is the Main Library, the Architecture Library, and the Maritime Library. AT Miami campus in Alexandria, there is the Management Library and the Graduate School of Business Library. At Sheraton campus in Cairo, there is the Engineering Library, the Graduate School of Business Library, and the Management & Logistics Library. At Dokki premises in Cairo, there is the Management & Logistics Library. There is one main library at Port Saeed Campus, at the Smart Village premises, at Wabour Elmaya premises, and at Ganoub Elwadi camps. There are libraries at Latakia - Syrian Arab Republic branch and Sharjah- UAE branch.
All these libraries are interconnected through online interactive terminals, ensuring seamless access to the center's in-house database. To provide a high-quality information service, the Center has established an integrated information system that simplifies direct searches through a computerized catalog and electronic databases. AASTMT's Libraries & Information Services Center offers free online access to its services through its website, guaranteeing convenient access for the public.
Library information and services on the AASTMT news page
AASTMT scientific research on the AASTMT news page
The public have open access to digital material including books, research, thesis, and E-Journals
In case of physical visits to the library, the outside visitors shall present an official letter from educational institutes, industrial organizations, etc., addressed to AASTMT requesting to visit a library branch where they can copy the documents, they accessed on line.
The Arab Academy for Science, Technology, and Maritime Transport (AASTMT) opens its laboratory and campuses facilities to the public for hosting a wide range of training sessions and competitions. These events cater to both school and university-level participants, offering a dynamic platform for knowledge sharing and competition. Among the notable events hosted at AASTMT campuses, the following are just a few examples:
AASTMT was the host for the IEEEXtreme Egypt onsite competition in Sheraton branch, attracting 220 IEEE participants from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) across Egypt. This competition brought together bright minds to compete and share their enthusiasm for knowledge and excellence.
IEEEXtreme Egypt Onsite Competition on YouTube channel
The Egyptian Collegiate Programming Contest (ECPC) 2022, held in cooperation with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, saw approximately 10,000 students from 86 universities participating in an official software competition for Egyptian university students. The finals of this prestigious event took place at AASTMT's headquarters in Abu Qir, Alexandria, with 200 teams competing from a total of 2,500 teams.
ECPC 2022 on YouTube channel
The 10th edition of MATE EGYPT ROV Competition was held in Abi Qir branch from June 2-5, 2022, with the participation of 22 teams from various universities in Egypt, focusing on remotely operated underwater vehicles, found a home at AASTMT. This event promotes exploration and innovation in underwater technology, showcasing the potential of robotics in maritime applications.
MATE ROV 2022 live streaming on social media
AAST Port said Campus hosted the International Informatics Olympiad in Teams (IIOT) in March 2022. This event provides a platform for students to showcase their computational and problem-solving skills, fostering international collaboration and competition in the field of informatics.