User Education & Frequently Asked Questions

You can confirm your library registration in two ways:

• Speak to your campus librarian during registration to confirm that the process was completed successfully.
• Visit the library catalogue at https://libcat.busitema.ac.ug/, click Log in to your account, and use the login details provided by the librarian.

1. Visit the library catalogue at https://libcat.busitema.ac.ug/.
2. Click Log in to your account.
3. Enter the username and password provided during library registration.

Visit the library catalogue at https://libcat.busitema.ac.ug/ and log in using the details provided after registration. If you do not have login details, contact your campus librarian or library staff.

1. Visit https://libcat.busitema.ac.ug/.
2. Click Log in to your account.
3. Enter your username and password.
4. After logging in, you can monitor your library account, search the catalogue, browse course reserves, and access links to e-journals and databases.

Please visit your campus library and ask the library staff to confirm your registration status. Students are encouraged not to leave the registration desk until their registration is complete and login details have been issued.

Share the image with your campus librarian so that they can help configure it for the library system. This process usually takes a short time.

• Ensure that you are using the correct username and password.
• Check for capital letters, spaces, or typing errors.
• If the problem continues, share your username, institutional email, registration number, and contact with the library for password reset support.

Visit the library catalogue at https://libcat.busitema.ac.ug/ and search using keywords or subjects related to your interest. You can also visit the library website at https://library.busitema.ac.ug/ and use the research guides to find relevant materials.

Yes. First-year students are eligible to access online books and e-resources.

• Visit your campus library for guidance.
• Go to the library website and select Find Materials.
• Browse the A-Z databases at https://library.busitema.ac.ug/find-materials/databases.

The library provides both print and electronic reading materials. Print materials are available in campus libraries, while electronic resources can be accessed through the library website and catalogue.

• Search the library catalogue at https://libcat.busitema.ac.ug/.
• Visit the library website at https://library.busitema.ac.ug/.
• Use course reserves, research reports, e-journals, and databases.
• Ask your campus library staff for support.

• Visit the Business or Accounting section of the library with help from a librarian.
• Search the library catalogue using keywords such as Financial Accounting or Principles of Accounting.
• Ask the librarian to guide you on available electronic books.

• Visit the library website at https://library.busitema.ac.ug/.
• Use the Google Scholar tab and search for the full book title.
• You may also search the library catalogue for related materials on medical profession and human rights.

Search for the book through the library catalogue at https://libcat.busitema.ac.ug/. If the book is not available, you can request it through the Document Delivery Service or through the Ask a Librarian portal.

First identify the open access platform you want to use, such as DOAJ or DOAB. Some open access platforms do not require login because their resources are freely available to all users.

Recommended databases include:

• arXiv
• EBSCO Inspec
• IEEE
• Academic Search Premier
• SAO/NASA Astrophysics Data System
• Research4Life

Recommended journals include:

• Advances in Physics
• American Journal of Physics
• Foundations of Physics
• Journal of Applied Physics
• New Journal of Physics

Yes. The library has physical books such as Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence: A Guide to Intelligent Systems. These can be searched through the library catalogue or accessed with support from a reference librarian. Digital resources are also available for AI-related books and research materials.

1. Identify a broad area of interest related to your field of study.
2. Conduct preliminary reading using books, theses, dissertations, and journal articles.
3. Identify gaps, unanswered questions, or problems in the literature.
4. Narrow the broad area into a specific research topic.
5. Develop a research problem that your study will address.

• Use the Busitema University Institutional Repository at https://ir.busitema.ac.ug/.
• Request papers through Document Delivery Services.
• Ask a reference librarian for help identifying databases and locating full-text articles.
• Use library electronic databases for peer-reviewed articles and conference papers.

• Fill in the Dissertation Document Delivery request form on the library website.
• Visit the reference desk and complete a physical dissertation request form.
• Send a request through busitemalibrarydds@gmail.com.
• Visit the reference desk and sign for a hardcopy dissertation on short loan.

Final-year student projects are posted in the Busitema University Institutional Repository, also known as BUOADIR.

Busitema University uses Turnitin for plagiarism checking. To use Turnitin, you need an account created using your name and institutional email address.

Please contact your campus librarian for help setting up a Turnitin account and guidance on how to use it.

Some course reserve materials may still be under development. If a course reserve is not opening, please contact your campus librarian and provide the specific course reserve title for support.

Yes. Students may borrow books whenever the library is open, provided they are fully registered library users. However, borrowing should be done at least 30 minutes before closing time.

• Apply through DICTs institutional email registration.
• You may also visit the ICT technical staff at your campus for support.

Busitema University does not conduct Mature Age Entry Scheme examinations. However, the University conducts pre-entry examinations for diploma holders intending to join medical courses, usually between April and May every year.

Currently, past examination papers are not available online through the library. The library is developing a system to make this possible in the future. However, students can access physical past papers from their campus library.

Yes. Busitema University offers distance learning through the Open, Distance and e-Learning system. This allows students to study online or remotely without attending physical classes daily.

The library sometimes organizes events where students and stakeholders are encouraged to participate. Students may be asked to record a short video about the event theme, quiz process, experience, or general knowledge. These videos can be submitted through campus librarians or library social media platforms.

Library activities vary across campuses and are usually published through the library website and social media platforms. Please regularly check the library website and official communication channels for updates.