On behalf of BUAN Library Board, Library staff and myself, it is with great pleasure to welcome you to BUAN Library and Information Services. BUAN Library is one of the renowned academic libraries in Botswana with a wealth of information on agricultural and natural resources, and other subject areas. The university main campus library is located in Sebele, Gaborone, on the western side of the university, with another campus library at the Meat Industry Training Institute (MITI) in Lobatse.
The mandate of the library is to support teaching, learning and research activities of the university. To achieve this mandate, the university provides relevant information resources in both print and electronic format. The library prides itself with a comprehensive collection of electronic full-text journal databases, books (print and electronic), journals (print and electronic), local newspaper collection and magazines. These collections are continuously updated to ensure relevance and authenticity.
BUAN Library is a fountain of world knowledge and information and has been declared a FAO depository. It houses comprehensive content published by FAO in both print and electronic formats. The library is meant to serve all your information needs; therefore, expect to be assisted with timely, relevant and authentic information at all times. At the library you will be assisted by a friendly team of librarians who are also your subject information specialists. Their role is to serve you, so whatever your information needs, Ask a Librarian! Resources that are not readily available in the library will be sourced for you from other university libraries. The library is your new best friend, by dedicating more time to the library you shall overcome most of your academic anxieties. Welcome and Ask a Librarian!
Mr. Jan Seanego
Director, Library and Information Services