Library Sections
Mission & Vision
Opening Hours

The Library is organized into various sections or departments, each serving a specific purpose and catering to different needs of patrons. These sections include:

Bookbank Technical Services Law/IDA Periodicals
ICT Digitisation Africana Reference & Circulation
Bindery
  • E-resources training for BSc. FORESTRY & TOURISM students

MISSION: To Excel in providing Transformative and inclusive Library and Information Services that support learning, teaching, research and innovation.

VISION: To be a thought leader of knowledge generation for societal transformation and development.

Day Semester Exam Recess
Monday 8.00 – 21.00 8.00 – 21.00 8.00 – 17.00
Tuesday 8.00 – 21.00 8.00 – 21.00 8.00 – 17.00
Wednesday 8.00 – 21.00 8.00 – 21.00 8.00 – 17.00
Thursday 8.00 – 21.00 8.00 – 21.00 8.00 – 17.00
Friday 8.00 – 21.00 8.00 – 21.00 8.00 – 17.00
Saturday 8.30 – 18.00 8.30 – 18.00 Closed
Sunday 9.00 – 13.00 9.00 – 18.00 Closed
Public Holiday 8.30 – 18.00 8.30 – 18.00 Closed
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At the centre of the University is the library system comprising of the Main Library, which is situated at Makerere University Main Campus. It was constructed in 1959 with a total area of 4,000 square metres and was extended in 1962, 1972 and 2006. The extensions increased the area to 12,000 square metres with a seating capacity of over 2,800.  Read More

Message From Librarian

We don’t just give students an education and experiences that set them up for success in a career. We help them succeed in their career—to discover a field they’re passionate about and dare to lead it.

Tour the Library

Take a tour of Makerere Library. The video will take you to every department of the library.