Registered library clients can borrow circulating information resources. The service is governed by Library Use Policy and Library procedure manual.
Borrowing entitlements
| Membership Group | Books | Loan Period |
e-access |
ILL |
Faculty/ Departmental Librarian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduates | 6 | 30 days | Yes | Articles only | Yes |
| Graduates | 8 | 60 days | Yes | Articles only | Yes |
| Academic Staff | 10 | 150 days | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Support Staff | 4 | 30 days | Yes | Yes | No |
| Temporary Staff (support) | 4 | 30 days | Yes | No | No |
| Visiting Scholar | 10 | 60 days | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Alumni | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Institutional members | 4 | 30 days | No | Yes | No |
| External members | 2 | 30 days | No | No | No |
Renewing Loans
After the initial borrowing period, the books may be renewed twice unless; it is requested by another user or the user has reached a maximum overdue limit.
Returning Items
Borrowed items can be returned to any of the University Libraries (Main campus or MITI) during operating hours. Members take full responsibility of returning borrowed materials on or before the due date.
Course Reserves
Faculty and instructors can reserve items to be availed for the students for short term loan.
Information for students
Recall
Items may be recalled for reserve; priority is given to academic staff. The borrower would be requested to return the book sooner than the original due date, a 7 days notice would be given.
Fines & Penalties
Overdue materials will attract fines as follows;
Ordinary loanP0.50 per day
Reserve materialsP1.00 per hour
Lost or damaged library materials would be paid at the current replacement value of the book plus 25% handling charges. The library will not accept recovered materials that have already been paid for by the member. However, if it is in the interest of the library to have such materials; the member will be refunded for the material excluding handling charges.
All library fines are paid at the university cash office and proof of payment should be presented to the library circulation desk. Appropriate action would be taken against defaulters.
The service enables the library to borrow materials from other libraries within the Sabinet network. The service is open to the University bonafide students and staff.
Assistance on the use of the library and the different library products is offered through this service. Virtual reference assistance is offered through social media platforms, but users may consult their Faculty or Departmental librarians.
Through this service, librarians assist users to find the latest information on their areas of expertise or interest.
The library databases allow users to configure search or journal alerts. These alerts save valuable research time, and can be set up to provide automatic e-mail notification whenever new search results become available. Librarians can be consulted for further assistance.
The library has card operated photocopying machines for copying and scanning. Cards are purchased at the University Cash Office and obtained at the library circulation desk, proof of payment is a requisite. The cost of a card is P10.00 and minimum recharge amount id P5.00. An A4 copy costs P0.40 and A3 copy costs P0.80. Intellectual Property and Copyright legislation must be observed when photocopying.
The library portal is a gateway to all the library resources and it can be accessed at: http://library.buan.ac.bw/. You can also interact with the library through various social media platforms: Facebook; Instagram; YouTube, Blog
Librarians aim to integrate library instruction seamlessly into the course plans through collaboration with Faculty.
The Information Literacy sessions begin with library orientation for all new library users to familiarise them with the physical layout, available resources and how to use information retrieval tools. Upon completion of the first session, they are offered advanced training focusing on information literacy, library resources, research methods, and advanced tools. The sessions are available one to one or in groups.
This is a service provided by the Faculty and Departmental Librarians with the aim of assisting library clientele with research and writing skills.
Research 3600 Series
The Series brings information professionals and researchers together with postgraduate (PG) students to explore topics related to research and academic success. The series covers all postgraduate students across disciplines, and it is facilitated by librarians and researchers.
Internet & Wi-Fi
The library has unlimited Wireless hotspots throughout the Library, enabling laptop users to access the internet and the university network.
Computer workstations
The library has networked PC workstations for students and researchers to use for academic and research purposes and provide access to Library online resources, the internet, and a wide range software. Due to limited number of available computers in the library, users are requested to make bookings in order to use them.