Quick Navigation
For Students
For Teachers
For Administrators
Getting Started
First Time Users
- Create an Account: Click "Register" in the top navigation and fill in your details
- Verify Your Email: Check your email for verification instructions
- Login: Use your email and password to access the system
- Complete Your Profile: Add your class information and profile picture
Note: If you're a student, make sure to select the correct class when registering. This helps the system recommend relevant books for your level.
Browsing Books
How to Find Books
The catalog page allows you to search and filter books in several ways:
Search Options
- Text Search: Search by title, author, or subject
- Subject Filter: Browse by subject (Mathematics, Science, etc.)
- Grade Level: Filter by O-Level or A-Level
- File Format: Choose PDF or EPUB
Sorting Options
- Date Added: Newest books first
- Title: Alphabetical order
- Author: Grouped by author
- Popularity: Most viewed/downloaded
Tip: Use the "Related Books" section on book detail pages to discover similar content.
Downloading Books
How to Download Books
- Find a Book: Browse the catalog and click on a book title
- View Details: Read the book description and check file size
- Login Required: You must be logged in to download books
- Download: Click the "Download Book" button
- Preview: For PDF books, you can preview before downloading
Download Features
- PDF Preview: View PDF books directly in your browser
- Fullscreen Mode: Use fullscreen for better reading experience
- Download Tracking: Your downloads are tracked in "My Books"
- Offline Access: Downloaded books can be read offline
Important: Downloaded books are for personal use only. Please respect copyright laws and don't share files with others.
My Books
Managing Your Library
The "My Books" section helps you organize and track your downloaded books:
Features Available
- Download History: See all books you've downloaded
- Favorites: Mark books as favorites for easy access
- Search: Find specific books in your collection
- Filter: Filter by subject, grade level, or date
Book Information
- Download Date: When you downloaded the book
- File Size: How much space the book takes
- Format: PDF or EPUB
- Quick Access: Direct links to view or re-download
Profile Management
Managing Your Profile
Keep your profile information up to date for the best experience:
Profile Information
- Full Name: Your display name in the system
- Email Address: Used for login and notifications
- Class Name: Your current class/grade level
- Profile Picture: Upload a personal avatar
Account Security
- Change Password: Update your password regularly
- Secure Login: Use a strong, unique password
- Session Management: Logout when finished
- Privacy: Your information is kept secure
Profile Picture: Upload a clear photo of yourself. Supported formats: JPG, PNG, GIF. Maximum size: 2MB.
Teacher Features
Special Features for Teachers
Teachers have access to additional features to support their teaching:
Enhanced Access
- All Books: Access to the complete library collection
- Reports: View usage statistics and analytics
- Book Recommendations: Suggest books to students
- Teaching Resources: Access to educational materials
Class Management
- Student Progress: Track student reading activity
- Popular Books: See what books students are reading
- Subject Focus: Focus on books for your subject area
- Resource Sharing: Share relevant books with students
Admin Panel
Administrative Features
Administrators and librarians have access to system management tools:
Book Management
- Add Books: Upload new books to the library
- Edit Books: Update book information and metadata
- Delete Books: Remove outdated or inappropriate content
- Bulk Operations: Manage multiple books at once
User Management
- User Accounts: Create and manage user accounts
- Role Assignment: Assign roles (Student, Teacher, Admin)
- Account Status: Activate/deactivate accounts
- User Activity: Monitor user activity and usage
Troubleshooting
Common Issues and Solutions
- Check that you're using the correct email address
- Ensure your password is correct (case-sensitive)
- Try resetting your password using "Forgot Password"
- Clear your browser cache and cookies
- Contact support if the problem persists
- Make sure you're logged in to your account
- Check your internet connection
- Try downloading with a different browser
- Ensure you have enough storage space
- Check if your browser blocks pop-ups
- Update your browser to the latest version
- Enable JavaScript in your browser
- Try using Chrome, Firefox, or Edge
- Check if your browser supports PDF viewing
- Try downloading the PDF instead
- Ensure the file is JPG, PNG, or GIF format
- Check that the file size is under 2MB
- Try using a different image
- Clear your browser cache
- Contact support if the issue continues
Contact Support
Need More Help?
If you can't find the answer to your question in this documentation, please contact our support team:
- Email: library@tororomixedss.ac.ug
- Phone: +256 XXX XXX XXX
- Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Report Issues
When reporting issues, please include:
- Your username/email
- Description of the problem
- Steps to reproduce the issue
- Browser and device information
- Screenshots if applicable
System Requirements
Recommended Browsers
- Google Chrome (latest version)
- Mozilla Firefox (latest version)
- Microsoft Edge (latest version)
- Safari (latest version)
System Requirements
- Internet connection (stable)
- JavaScript enabled
- Cookies enabled
- PDF viewer (for book previews)
- Minimum 1GB free storage (for downloads)