Busitema University Library has embarked on a year long strategic plan review exercise to assess the quality and value of its services and programs. The review exercise, which began with a two-day planning meeting on Monday, January 22, and ended on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, took place at the E-Learning Center, Engineering Library,  Busitema Campus.

The University Librarian Dr. Fredrick Kiwuwa Lugya opened the event, giving a detailed background of the library's strategic plan implementation, what has been achieved, the challenges faced, and the objectives of the exercise. The meeting was attended by the Campus librarians and a few selected Graduate Fellows and was facilitated by Ms. Fortunate Ainemukama, a monitoring and evaluation Graduate Fellow.

The Strategic Review Committee was formulated during the meeting and will be headed by Mr. Isala Abdul Karim - the Maritime Institute Librarian, and will include Mr. Ntage Eriya - Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences Librarian, and Mr. Wejuli Joseph - Management Sciences Librarian. The meeting developed a set of questions to measure each outcome under the objectives and strategic goals of the library.

"By reviewing our Strategic Plan, we aim to ensure that we are meeting the needs of our users and providing them with quality services and programs," said Dr. Lugya. "We want to continue to be a vital resource for the Busitema University community and the wider public."

The review will help the library identify areas that need improvement and opportunities for growth. The library is committed to providing excellent resources and services to its users and looks forward to the final report that will guide the implementation of the reviewed Strategic Plan in the next two and half years.