In a bid to provide its esteemed patrons with an ever-expanding repository of academic and scholarly treasures, Busitema University Library is thrilled to announce the latest additions to its digital arsenal: the cutting-edge collections now available on JSTOR. This development promises to open doors to a wealth of knowledge across various disciplines, enriching the research and learning experience of library users.

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A thorough Library orientation program designed specifically for first-year Undergraduates marked the beginning of the Academic year for the Busitema University Faculty of Science and Education (FSE). Mr. Omalla Wilberforce led a solemn prayer to begin the program, which was designed to acquaint students with the procedures and resources of the University library. The orientation turned out to be a crucial first step in introducing students to the resources available to them for their Academic work.

The program's facilitator, Mr. Mukungu Isaac, assumed the initiative to oversee the orientation's communication and registration…

Today the 19th day of August 2023 was yet another special day for the Faculty of Natural Resources and Environmental Science. The Faculty received yet another vibrant cohort of graduate students. The students were received at the Jinja Study center. A total of 25 students were received and successfully oriented into the University. The facilitators included among others the HOD Mr. Kakungulu Moses who oriented the students on the a academic role and responsibility of the Students.…

As a way of improving the quality of research at Busitema university through access and use of credible source of information, the Directorate of Graduate Studies, Research, and Innovations in conjunction with the University Library has organized a research seminar on electronic resources for research.

The seminar will be facilitated by the University Librarian Dr. Fredirick Kiwuwa Lugya together with his team of librarians.

The seminar will address topics including the Library Research Agenda and how it fits in the University’s overall…

The Engineering Library staff led by the Campus Librarian has today taken a significant stride towards promoting technological advancement in library services through a successful community outreach program held at Busia Secondary School Library. The team has met the Deputy Head Teacher, Mr. Ouma Nickson with a shared vision of fostering a culture of knowledge and learning, the event aimed to empower the school's library staff to invigorate Information Technology (IT) and embrace automation to enhance their Library Services…

Yesterday 24th July-2023, DETA Conference 2023 organised by Busitema University, Makerere University and University of Pretoria was  officially opened with emphasis on attracting dynamic solutions to bridge the gap between distance education and the changing technologies. The Vice Chancellor Prof Paul Waako graced the event.  DETA's major objectives are to contribute to the debate on teacher training in Africa and to build capacity for the delivery of teacher training programmes in Africa.

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The Engineering Library is delighted to extend  appreciation to Mr. Tugume Wycliffe from the Faculty of Engineering & Technology , Mining Department, for his contribution to our collection through his donation of three essential textbooks, titled :
1.    "Practical Mining and Gold Processing for Small Scale Operators," by A.R.C Matuska
2.    "Lady Jewels,” by Absolute printers /studiomemo
3.    "Stone Palette," Antolini
The books will…

A successful training session on Information Literacy for students studying Agricultural Mechanization and irrigation engineering was given by the engineering library on July 20^th. The purpose of such trainings is to improve the students' capacity to locate, assess, and utilize information sources pertinent to their subject of study. Such instructions and trainings are  essential for assisting students in their academic success and pursuit for Knowledge by  giving them the tools they need to succeed in their respective fields of study. We appreciate the efforts of all the trainers and participants.…

Today, the Engineering Library organized a successful training session on Information Literacy for Electrical Engineering Students. The training was aimed to enhance the students' abilities to find, evaluate, and effectively use information resources related to their field of study. Such trainings play a vital role in supporting students' academic success and empowering them to excel in their studies and future careers in Electrical Engineering. We thank all the participants and trainers for the job well done

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