JSTOR Expands Support for Digital Collections, Global Access and Research-Based Learning

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IGI Global Enhances Accessibility and Expands Digital Resources for Researchers

Busitema University staff and students can now benefit from improved accessibility and navigation features on the IGI Global Scientific Publishing content platform.

IGI Global Scientific Publishing has updated its platform to meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, WCAG 2.1 Level AA. The update is intended to make it easier for users to navigate the platform, locate scholarly materials and…

Gulu University Librarians Benchmark Busitema University Library’s Digital and Management Systems

A delegation from Gulu University Library visited Busitema University Library on Thursday, 16 July 2026, for a day-long…

Updated 2026 List of Journals Offering APC Waivers and Discounts

Busitema University Library informs researchers, academic staff and postgraduate students that an updated 2026 list of journals offering Article Processing Charge waivers or discounts is now available.…

Ten Schools, One Hundred Children, and the Question of Who Helps When the Teacher Can't

Uganda's schools now expect children to learn on their own initiative, at home, after class. A new study from Busitema University asked what that actually looks like for a child in Busia District, and found an eleven-year-old boy who once skipped…

Busitema University Librarian Co-Authors New Model for Understanding How People Really Search

When students and researchers sit down at a library terminal and start typing, what looks like a simple search is rarely simple at all. It involves guessing which words the database will recognise, narrowing…

Busitema University Library Trains Staff Across Seven Campuses on New Digital Task Tracking System

Busitema University Library has rolled out a new digital performance management tool to staff across all seven campuses, aiming to bring greater consistency, accountability and transparency to how library work is planned, recorded and reported.

The Integrated Individual Task Tracker and Timesheet System was introduced…

Busitema University Researchers Develop Solar-Powered Smart Integrated Cadmium Telluride Greenhouse for Sustainable Tomato Production in Uganda

As climate change continues to reshape agricultural production across Uganda and many parts of sub-Saharan Africa, the need for innovative farming solutions has never been greater. Rising temperatures, unpredictable rainfall patterns, prolonged dry spells, and increasing pressure on natural resources are creating significant challenges for farmers, particularly those involved in…

Wiley Acquires Emerald: A Note for Busitema University Library Users

Busitema University Library wishes to inform its users of a recent development in the academic publishing sector following the announcement that Wiley has acquired Emerald Publishing.

The acquisition, announced on 2 June 2026, brings Emerald Publishing into Wiley's publishing portfolio, further expanding Wiley's collection of scholarly resources. According to the announcement, the acquisition increases Wiley's journal portfolio to approximately 2,500 titles and strengthens its…

Busitema University Library Deploys Online-Accessible Learning Hubs Across All Campus Libraries

Busitema University has installed RACHEL devices, portable content servers originally designed for offline use at every campus library, allowing students and staff to access thousands of specialized…