Message from the Librarian

Dear Esteemed Members of the Academic Community, it is with great pleasure and honor that I extend my warmest greetings to each of you.

Welcome to a place where curiosity thrives, ideas flourish, and knowledge knows where exploration knows no bounds. As the head of the School Library, I am excited to remind you that the library is not just a building filled with books but rather a vibrant, ever-evolving space designed to support your academic, personal, and professional growth.

In the words of Virginia Steel, as an academic library at a public institution, we are called upon to empower and inspire communities of scholars and learners representing all races, all genders and all people.” We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and promotes equitable access to knowledge. ​

As an academic Library, we believe in empowering our students, faculty, and staff with the tools they need to succeed in an ever-evolving world. If you need help in navigating our databases, locating a resource, or brainstorming ideas, we are here for you—ready to assist, guide, and ensure that you have everything you need to succeed.

Together, we are not merely participants in academia; we are stewards of a community that values curiosity, critical thinking, and lifelong learning. Let us continue to embrace the vast wealth of knowledge at our fingertips, knowing that it empowers us to create, connect, and ultimately contribute to a better world.

We look forward to being a part of your ongoing learning experience, and we are always here to help you find what you need. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us

HISTORY OF THE LIBRARY

The MUBS Library was established as a result of a merger between the faculty of commerce (FOC), Makerere University and the national college of business studies (NCBS) in 1998.By the time of merger, the library had an area of about 400 square metres covering both reading and storage space and a seating capacity of 350 students. The library stock at that time was approximately 65,000volumes

In 2012, the president of the republic of Uganda, His Excellency Yoweri Museveni Commissioned a magnificent Library which is now the current main Library. The current main library building is located at the north end of the campus in Nakawa. It has got an area space of 7,200 square meters spread over five floors with a Seating ccapacity approximately 1,200 students and stocking area of aapproximately 4,000 square meters dedicated to housing collections.

The main Library currently has six sections namely: Technical services section, Reference and Circulation section (including open and Reserve section) Research and Institutional Repository section, periodical /Serials, Information and communication Technology/ Digitization, Special collection and French corner.