The Universities and Other Tertiary Institutions Act, 2006 (UOTIA Act, 2001, Rev. 2006) mandates the University Library to develop, collect, manage, disseminate, control and coordinate all library and information services of Busitema University. The Library envisions itself as a Distinctive Signifier of Excellence in the provision of library and information services in Africa and will achieve this by signifying excellence in the provision of World-Class library services to support the intellectual life of the University. Through demonstrating quality and value in the provision of services and programmes, Busitema University Library is confident of exceeding users' expectations, and retaining users' loyalty. The University Library subscribes to the core values of Busitema University including; Respect, Professionalism, Customer First, Innovativeness, and Integrity.

The University Library is an academic unit whose overall administration is vested in the office of the University Librarian who reports to the Vice-Chancellor. The University Librarian, Dr. Fredrick Kiwuwa Lugya is a member of the Busitema University Top Management and Senate. The Library Management comprises the University Librarian, the Deputy University Librarian and the six (6) Campus Librarians.

The Library conducts its business through five Library Committees with well-defined functions including: Library Management Committee; Finance and Facilities Committee; Appointments and Promotions Committee; Collections, Conservation and Preservation Committee, and Library Academic and Research Board.

The policy making body of the University Library is the Academic Affairs and Library Committee (AA&LC), which is a Senate Committee chaired by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor in Charge of Academic Affairs (DVC-AA). The AA&LC is composed of members of the Senate representing the Science, Arts and Humanities, Library, Students and other relevant stakeholders.