The BIUST library is a vibrant centre designed to support teaching and learning by providing services and products; that enhance critical thinking and research skills. Our dedicated library staff is trained in information management and retrieval. Library staffs are on hand to provide orientation, assist with advice and skill building. They are service-oriented and give assistance through our service desk, telephone, and e-mail response. They offer training sessions on information seeking and management strategies for classes/groups and individuals.
The BIUST Library offers an environment that is both stimulating and relaxing.
This ensures that your BIUST library experience contributes to lifelong learning.
Vision:
Attain national recognition as the top research Library; the intellectual centre of Botswana International University of Science & Technology (BIUST); and a key academic partner and catalyst for learning, research and knowledge creation.
Mission:
To provide resources and services that are responsive and aligned to the educational, research and outreach activities of staff and students of BIUST.
Core Values:
Collaboration: we shall promote communication with the academics, foster teamwork and share information with each other.
Collegiality: we shall be open and create a collegial work place.
Ethics: we shall promote the best use of information and work practices.
Scholarship: we shall promote teaching, learning, research and application of results.
Service: we shall serve all who enter the Library.
Registering to Use the BIUST Library
After registering as a student and receiving a BIUST student card, please visit the Library to activate your student account at the Library circulation desk.
Always bring your BIUST student card when you visit the Library. You will not be allowed to borrow any books without it. Please do not lend the card to anyone.
General Rules
- Eating, drinking and smoking are not allowed in the Library
- Cell phones are to be muted
- Animals except guide dogs are not allowed in the Library
- Damage to or loss of Library material, books, periodicals etc, must be compensated for by the person responsible
- Please ensure that any Library material you wish to take is properly issued to you
- Please make sure that you take all your belongings
Resources & Facilities
- Research collection:- books, periodicals, multi-media, e-books, electronic journals and databases
- Dedicated quiet study areas
- Group study areas
- Inter Library Loans
- Course reserves
- Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC)
- Research help: Library staff will help you find the best resources for assignments, projects and research papers
Borrowing Entitlement
| Patron |
Entitlement |
Period |
| Undergradute |
4 |
1 month |
| Graduate |
8 |
2 months |
| Academic Staff |
8 |
4 months |
| Staff |
4 |
1 month |
Opening Hours
During Semester
| Days |
Time |
| Monday - Thursday |
0830hrs - 2230hrs |
| Friday |
0830hrs - 1700hrs |
| Saturday |
1000hrs - 1600hrs |
| Sunday |
1400hrs - 2000hrs |
During Academic Holidays
0830hrs – 1630hrs
During Public Holidays
Closed
