Library Mission and Vision

The library plays a central role in the achievement of the University Vision and meeting all the University stakeholders Information needs. In an effort to meet the ever changing needs of Library users, Muni University library has set up a physical, Electronic Library, mobile library powered by Kindle Fires and conducts Library trainings for the users. The library is a member of the Consortium of Uganda University Libraries (CUUL).

Philosophy Statement

The University Library is committed to being a model center for quality and ICT-driven information services that support teaching, learning, research, and innovation. Guided by our vision and mission, we strive to provide access to up-to-date and relevant information resources in various formats, utilizing modern technologies to enhance accessibility and efficiency. Our library adopts internationally recognized standards for organizing collections and employs strategic dissemination approaches to ensure optimal utilization of resources. Through continuous information literacy training, we empower users with the necessary skills to navigate the evolving information and knowledge economy.

Rooted in the core values of professionalism, responsiveness, innovation, and respect for intellectual property rights, the library upholds high standards in service delivery. We are dedicated to supporting the academic community by maintaining a robust institutional repository, developing policies that enhance library operations, and implementing monitoring and evaluation tools to ensure continuous improvement. By fostering a dynamic and user-centered environment, the Muni University Library remains a key pillar in advancing scholarship, knowledge dissemination, and lifelong learning.

Vision

To be a model library in provision of quality and ICT based information for teaching, learning and research of Muni University

Mission

To provide wide range of quality information and facilities that support effective and efficient teaching, learning, research and innovation at the University.

Objectives

1. To Select and acquire up-to-date information resources in all formats that are relevant to the information needs of the university
2. To Adopt technologies that will make information resources accessible to the university community in an efficient and effective manner
3. To organise the collections using internationally accepted standards for easy retrieval and access
4. To adopt information dissemination strategies like current awareness services and selective dissemination of information to ensure optimum utilization of available resources
5. To establish, promote and maintain a wide range of services that will support the teaching, learning and research in the university
6. To conduct continuous information literacy training in the library for building the skills of the users so that they can survive in the information and knowledge economy
7. To support the Human Resource office in defining the job specifications for library staff
8. To set up and manage a repository for preservation and conservation of valuable information resources
9. To generate related policies and guidelines that will support the library operations
10. To Institute regular M&E tools to assess the library operations

Core Values

1. Professionalism and quality services
2. Respect Intellectual Property Rights, Copyright Laws and Conventions
3. Responsiveness
4. Innovation