Library

The Department of Library Services exists to support the learning, teaching and research activities of the University by developing and providing a range of information systems and services. 

The Library collection covers recommended textbooks on all the subjects taught at the University, including dictionaries, directories, CD-ROMs, a few journals, newspapers, fiction books and other materials.  The books on the shelves are arranged using the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system.   Periodicals are displayed separately in their own section and they are held in alphabetical sequences by date.

Using the Library

Library membership
As a registered member of the University you have full access and borrowing rights to the resources available in the Library.  Your University ID card incorporates your library membership and you must bring it with you whenever you visit the Library.  Your Library membership lasts for the duration of your course.  Students from other institutions are welcome to use the Library for reference purposes.

Loans
You must bring your University ID card to the Library desk when you want to borrow a book.

The normal loan period is 3 (three) weeks.  Periodicals are for reference use only.

Loan entitlements
Students may borrow up to 3 (three) books, staff up to 6 (six) books

Returns
Books must be returned to the Library Issue Desk at any time during the Library opening hours.

Renewals
Books may be renewed if they are not required by another borrower and provided your borrowing privileges have not been suspended because of outstanding charges, overdue books or you have exceeded your loan entitlement. 

 
Library charges
Fines are charged to encourage the prompt return or renewal of library materials and to increase their availability to all library users.  You will be required to pay charges for any lost library books you borrowed and you will need to settle your fines before you can borrow more items.  To avoid library charges please return your books on time. 

Computers
The Library has 2 Laptop computers for student use.  All the Laptop computers provide access to Microsoft office programs and a range of software.  Please bring along a floppy disk or a USB memory pen to save your work. 

Photocopying
The Library has one black and white photocopier.  The charge for photocopying is D1.00 (One Dalasi) per A4 size paper.  Please ask the Library staff if you wish to use the photocopier.

Electronic Resources
UTG Library Electronic Resources A-Z List

Information Skills
There are many useful resources on the Internet to support your research.  Subject gateways list good quality and evaluated subject resources.  Online databases allow you to search for specific topics or articles.  The Librarian carry out literature searches on your behalf. 

The Librarian offers a range of training on using information resources in the Library and provides ongoing information skills support to staff and students.  If you require specific help in using Library resources you may book an appointment by telephone on 4378769 or email the Librarian.

Contact us

Library opening hours

Monday – Thursday          9.00am – 9.00pm
Fridays                             9.00am - 12.30pm & 2.00pm - 9.00pm

(Please note: All service points and equipment shutdown 10 minutes before closing)

Library enquiries please telephone: 4378769 
Address:
Library
Off Kairaba Avenue
University of The Gambia
P. O. Box 3530
Serrekunda,
The Gambia.

Library staff