our commitment
BIUST, established in 2006, was envisaged to be one of the key drivers in bringing about a fundamental transformation of Botswana as a catalyst for economic and social development. BIUST was established mainly to transform the country’s economy from a resource based to a knowledge-based economy.
Using the Library
About the Library
- For all courses taught. hold at least one copy of all prescribed texts and available recommended readings as advised by academic staff
- provide eligible clients with access to an appropriate range of electronic information resources and equipment
- provide a staffed Service Desk throughout advertised opening hours
- maintain courteous and cooperative relationships with students
- provide a current and accurate catalogue of Library holdings
- make complaints procedures known at our Service Desks and on our website, and deal promptly with complaints
- provide printing and photocopying services
- provide reservation services for items which are on loan
- re-shelve returned materials within 24 hours of receipt
- maintain confidentiality of student information used by the Library
- provide guidance on the use of Library and information resources and information literacy training in consultation with the academic community
- offer to eligible clients, a document delivery service to supplement the Library’s holdings
- treat other clients and library staff with courtesy and consideration
- be responsible for all material borrowed against your library record and for ensuring material is returned or renewed on time
- notify the library personnel immediately of any change of address, or loss of your ID card
- do not lend your ID card to another client, nor borrow on behalf of others
- observe noise and mobile phone restrictions
- observe copyright legislation and the IT Acceptable Use of Resources Policy abide by the Library Rules and Code of Conduct
- assign professional staff to liaise with each Faculty/School to offer cost-effective library services and efficient response to college initiatives
- ensure available material is placed in the reserve collection within two working days of receipt of request
- order requested materials within seven working days of receipt of order and/or report back to the requestor within that time if there is a query relating to the request.
- have materials processed and shelf ready within 21 days of receipt of materials in the library
- provide a staffed Service Desk throughout advertised opening hours
- maintain courteous, cooperative, and professional relationships with academic staff
- work collaboratively with the academic community in supporting the scholarly endeavours of BIUST
- report widely on service initiatives, policies and developments through the library web site, correspondence, liaison and publications.
- ensure the library is notified of all prescribed texts, recommended and supplementary readings four weeks before needed to allow ordering and processing
- liaise with the library in relation to resource implications of new or amended courses at concept proposal stage
- ensure that all unit outlines distributed to students contain full and accurate bibliographic details of cited materials
- ensure that reserve requests are supplied to the library with at least three working days’ notice for processing
- are responsible for all material borrowed against your library record, and for ensuring material is returned or renewed on time
- work with library staff in ensuring adequate scholarly resource support for academic programs of the University
- maintain courteous, cooperative, and professional relationships with library staff
- observe copyright legislation and the IT Acceptable Use of Resources Policy
- abide by the Library Rules and Code of Conduct