
Somali Digital Library
Somdl
AI-powered academic digital library for Somali students, researchers, and institutions — local collections alongside global research content.
Capabilities
Massive academic catalogue
Research publications, e-books, and content across many languages in one place.
Federated research search
Search by keyword, author, journal, subject, or identifier with rich filters.
Full-text & PDF access
Open access free for all; subscriptions unlock full-text reading and downloads.
Local + global collections
Curated Somali research layered with international academic content.
AI research assistant
Ask research questions and get source-backed answers from the catalogue.
AI paper insights
Summaries, keywords, and per-result insights to speed literature review.
Favorites & history
Save resources and return to your reading history by plan.
Citations & integrity
Citation helpers and a plagiarism checker for academic work.
Institutional access
Campus subscriptions, domain auto-enrollment, and an admin dashboard.
Flexible plans
Personal and institutional plans with email or Google sign-in.
Mobile-ready web
Responsive experience today; dedicated mobile app in development.