URLS mandate

 

Collection development

URLS selects, acquires and organizes materials to facilitate teaching, learning and scholarly research.  URLS also fosters relationships with potential donors.

User education

URLS provides Information Literacy Training for students and academic staff.

Access to  Information

URLS provides access to the broadest range of information and offers the assistance necessary to find, evaluate, and use information effectively.

Research environment

URLS provides appropriate facilities, equipment, resources, and assistance to meet the research needs of students and academic staff.

Customer care

URLS employs qualified staff who facilitates access to library collections and services and help users pursue and achieve immediate and lifelong learning goals. URLS also aspires to serve communities beyond the University through outreach programs.

 Staff capacity building and professionalism

URLS encourages staff to expand their professional competence and involvement in order to competently support students and staff.