Welcome to Maklib
At the centre of the University is the Library system comprising of the Main Library, which is situated at Makerere University Main Campus. It was constructed in 1959 with a total area of 4,000 square metres and was extended in 1962, 1972 and 2006. The extensions increased the area to 12,000 square metres with a seating capacity of over 2,800.
The Main Library currently has eight sections namely: Technical Services, Periodicals/Serials, Reference and Circulation (including the Law collection and IDA/Basic textbook Reserve collection), Africana Section, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Microfilming and Digitisation, Book Bank and Bindery.
Vision
A centre of excellence in the provision of library and information services in Africa.
Mission
To meet the study, teaching, research and outreach information needs for sustainable developement.
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External Users
Services Available to External Users:
In-house use of library print resources including journals and reference materials without borrowing rights; access to reference services; reading facilities and use of photocopiers. Online Public Access Computers are available for access to the online catalogue and the learning commons for accessing online resources for external users (Library staff reserve the right to restrict computer access if they are needed by registered students, faculty or staff).
Please click here to download the application form to register as an External User of Makerere University Libraries including branch Libraries.
Contact Person
Head Reference & Circulation
Document Delivery Service
Document Delivery e-mails and contact persons at Makerere University Library:
- General e-mail: natercoord@gmail.com
- Contact persons: Ms. Caroline Kobusingye : ckobusingye@mulib.mak.ac.ug
- Please send the filled form for article orders to the above e-mail addresses as attachments. In case of e-mail problems, please print off this form, fill it and send it by Fax to: 256-414-540374 or for Medical articles to: 256-414-530024, or bring the filled form to the Main Library, Periodicals Section (2nd floor, Old building)
- please click here to download form
Contact Person
Mrs Caroline Okware
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HEAD PROJECT: MAKERERE UNIVERSITY ATTENDS THE SECOND AHEAD CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOP HOSTED BY KYAMBOGO UNIVERSITY FROM 30TH OCTOBER TO 1ST NOVEMBER 2019
Makerere University participated in the African Higher Education Leadership in Advancing Inclusive Innovation for Development (AHEAD Project) workshop. The transnational…
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AHEAD Project
About the AHEAD Project The AHEAD project (African Higher Education Leadership in Advancing Inclusive Innovation for Development) is a three-year…
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Assoc. Prof Helen Byamugisha
University Librarian
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