Directorate of Library Services
Welcome to the CUHAS Library
It is my pleasure to welcome you to our library, a centre of knowledge, innovation, and academic excellence. At CUHAS, we are committed to supporting teaching, learning, research, and community service by providing access to high-quality information resources in both print and electronic formats.
Our library continues to grow and modernize in line with technological advancements and the evolving needs of our users. We offer a wide range of collections, online databases, and study spaces designed to create a conducive environment for academic success. Our dedicated library staff are always ready to assist you in accessing information, developing research skills, and making the most of our services.
I warmly invite you to explore our resources and take full advantage of the opportunities available at the CUHAS Library. Together, let us continue to build a strong culture of learning and research.
Quiet Study
Free Wi-Fi
E-Resources
Library Hours
MONDAY – FRIDAY: 7:30 am – 10:00 pm
BREAK: 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
SATURDAY: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
HOLIDAYS: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
RULES & REGULATIONS
i. ADMISSION
Upon entering the library, every user must present a valid CUHAS, BMC or Allied institute badge/ID. Any books, packages, cases, coats etc. must not be taken into the library; such items should be deposited at the issue desk.
ii. DISCIPLINE: SILENCE MUST BE OBSERVED AT ALL TIMES.
iii. RULES:
- All users must conduct themselves quietly and obey instructions from library staff.
- Food and drinks MUST NOT be taken into, or consumed in the library.
- Smoking is PROHIBITED.
- The use of personal stereos and mobile phones is PROHIBITED.
- Books, periodicals, CD ROMs, etc. may not be taken out of the library.
- Library materials must be handled carefully; sleeping is NOT allowed.
- Users are NOT allowed to open/close windows or curtains.
- After reading, leave materials on the table; staff will shelve them.
- Anyone caught misusing or destroying library property will permanently lose access and face disciplinary action.
Note: The library discourages any kind of favouritism. All clients shall be served equally. Breaking rules will result in discipline.
About the Library
The Catholic University Library (Formerly a Constituent College of SAUT) is a newly automated library, established in early 2003. It is a modern Academic Library, specializing in Medical and Health disciplines. Additional subjects are Psychology, Philosophy and Development Studies. It is located in Complex building level D3 at Bugando Medical Centre, 3km from Mwanza City, Tanzania.
The University Library has databases of books and periodicals, and other non-book resources such as CD-ROMs and Videocassettes. The books database contains about 6,500 book titles with a total of 9,500 volumes while the indexed periodical database contains about 150 titles and online journals installed in the computer networks. The library book database is an electronic version of a library's descriptive card catalogue. Library users may access the database by using any of the library computers.
Objectives
Support teaching, learning, research with reliable information resources.
Vision
World-class medical & health information resource centre.
Mission
Deliver high-quality, accessible, comprehensive library services.
FUNCTIONS OF THE CUHAS LIBRARY
- Support for Teaching, Learning, and Research
- Provision of Quality Information Resources
- Access to Electronic Resources and Databases
- User Education and Information Literacy
- Research Support Services
- Circulation and Lending Services
- Study and Learning Spaces
- Preservation and Institutional Memory
The CUHAS Library provides access to print and electronic resources, orientation sessions, research consultations, borrowing services, quiet study areas, and maintains institutional archives.
📌 Library Staff Members
Mr. Yanga Gabriel Machimu
Library Officer
Ms. Scholastica John Kishosha
Library Assistant
Ms. Aziza Wilfred Gihega
Library Officer
Mr. Oscar Joachim
Library Officer
Ms. Martha Method
Library Assistant
Dr. Gideon Enock Ntunga
Librarian
I am an academic librarian responsible for supporting teaching,leaning and research. I specifically provide access to scholarly information resource, deliver information literacy training and guide students and researchers in advanced literature searching. I also collaborate with academic staff to strengthen research quality, manage research information tools and promote effective use of databases.
Our Collection
The CUHAS Library continuously expands and improves its collections to support teaching, learning, and research in line with technological advancements and users’ needs. Overall, the library offers three main types of collections.
a) Print Collection
Over 6,500 books (Basic and Clinical Medicine) accessible on library shelves. Includes reference materials, theses, reports, and periodicals.
b) Electronic Resources Collection
More than 10,000 e-books available via library computers. Subscribed databases: EBSCOhost, Research4Life, UpToDate, plus open access like PubMed, AJOL, BioMed Central, FreeBookCenter.
c) Book Bank Collection
Project enabling students to borrow current books for the whole semester at shared cost (10% of the price of each book). The collection consists of 21 titles with more than 1,200 volumes.
Library Services
- Reference service
- Free Wi-Fi
- Information Literacy
- Research support services
- Borrowing books from Book Bank Project
- Current Awareness Services (CAS)
- Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI)
- Photocopying, Scanning and printing
- Inter-library loan services
Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC)
Search the library’s collection of books, journals, and other materials. Access KOHA catalog for real-time availability.
Search by title, author, subject, or keyword. Renew books online and check due dates.
Latest News
- 📢 March 2025: Library extended hours during exam period.
- 📖 Feb 2025: New e-books added: 200+ Springer medical titles.
- 🎓 Jan 2025: Information literacy workshop series – every Tuesday.
- 🖥️ Dec 2024: Upgraded e-learning zone with 30 new workstations.
Upcoming Events
Research Data Management Webinar
10:00 AM – via ZoomLibrary Open Day & Exhibition
Main Library Hall, 9 AM - 4 PMEndNote Reference Manager Workshop
Registration requiredCUHAS-MNLRC
P.O BOX 1464, Mwanza, Tanzania.
Email: library@bugando.ac.tz
Library Help Desk
Phone: +255 (0) 28 250 0888
Email: library@bugando.ac.tz
Location: CUHAS-MNLRC