Agnes Namaganda holds a PhD in Information Science from the East African School of Library and Information Science, Makerere University. She began her professional career at Katigondo National Major Seminary in 2000. In 2003, she joined Makerere University Library, initially working in the Technical Services Section. Her dedication and expertise led to her transfer to the Africana/Special Collections Section in 2006. In 2010, she became the Head of the Social Sciences Library, demonstrating her leadership capabilities and commitment to enhancing library services. In 2011, Agnes returned to head the Africana/Special Collections Section. She became the Team Leader, College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology in 2021.

Her research interests focus on Continuing Professional Development, Archives and Preservation, and User studies. She is an active member of professional organisations such as the Uganda Library and Information Association (ULIA), and the Consortium of Uganda University Libraries (CUUL). Her dedication to mentoring others reflects her belief that libraries play a crucial role in supporting education and research. Her published works include: