Library Services

Everything we offer to support your learning and research

Book Borrowing & Returns

Borrow with your college ID: 1 book for a week as a student, 2 books for two weeks as a lecturer or administrator.

  • Students: 1 book for 1 week
  • Lecturers and administrators: 2 books for 2 weeks
  • College ID required at the desk
  • Late return: 500 RWF at the cashier's office
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Reference & Help Desk

Ask a librarian for help finding sources, using the catalogue, or navigating databases. Staffed during all opening hours.

  • In-person assistance
  • Email support with 24-hour response
  • Research consultations
  • Chat with a librarian
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Computer & Internet Access

40 networked workstations and campus-wide Wi-Fi for study, research and coursework.

  • 40 public computers
  • Free Wi-Fi throughout
  • Printing and scanning
  • Assistive technology
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Study Spaces

Over 200 seats across quiet, group and silent zones, plus a 24-hour zone during exam periods.

  • 200+ study seats
  • Silent study areas
  • Group study rooms, reserve online
  • 24-hour study zone in exam periods
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Printing, Scanning & Photocopying

Self-service printing, scanning and photocopying at the print centre on the ground floor.

  • Black and white and colour printing
  • A4 and A3 formats
  • Flatbed and sheet-feed scanning
  • Pay at the print centre
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Research Assistance

One-to-one consultations on literature searching, referencing and research design.

  • One-to-one consultations
  • Literature search strategy
  • Referencing and citation help
  • Thesis formatting guidance
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Information Literacy Training

Scheduled workshops and class sessions on search skills, citation and academic integrity.

  • Scheduled open workshops
  • Class sessions on request
  • Database demonstrations
  • Academic integrity sessions
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Interlibrary Services

Request items we do not hold from partner libraries in Rwanda and the wider region.

  • Document delivery requests
  • Partner libraries across Rwanda
  • Typical turnaround 5-10 days
  • Request at the help desk
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Study Spaces (256 seats)

SpaceTypeSeatsFloorBooking
Quiet Study Area
Individual desks for silent independent study. 		Quiet 90 Ground floor Walk in, no booking needed
Group Study Rooms
Six bookable rooms for collaborative work. 		Group 36 First floor Groups of 3–6, up to 2h
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Silent Zone
Strictly no talking, for deep concentration. 		Silent 40 First floor Walk in, no booking needed
24-Hour Study Zone
Open around the clock during exam periods, with power outlets and Wi-Fi. 		24 hour 50 Ground floor Walk in, no booking needed
Computer Lab
Networked workstations with office and statistics software. 		Lab 40 Ground floor Walk in, no booking needed