Circulation Section

Members of the University have the right to borrow books from the library upon presentation of current library borrowing cards which should strictly be used by their bearers. Lost borrowing cards should be reported immediately. The borrowed materials must be returned on or before the due date or earlier if recalled by Librarian.

Students and members of the administrative staff will be allowed to borrow books for two weeks while members of the academic staff will be allowed to borrow books for four months of the semester duration.

Any borrower, who fails to return or renew a book on due date shall be liable to a fine of shs.500/- per book per delayed extra days. The overdue notice will be sent by the Librarian but under any circumstances he will not be held responsible for further delivery.

Renewal

At the end of the loan period borrowed books either be returned or renewed. Users may only be allowed to renew once to allow other readers to use the book.

Loss and Damage of Library Materials

The damaged book will be charged as a lost book or the rebinding costs to be met by the borrower. The cost will be calculated by replacement value of the book, which may exceed the original cost in addition to administrative charges. Users are strongly advised not to damage or deface the library property.

Reference Materials

Reference service is a core function of any Academic Library. Sumait University Library provides reference services on request. Users have different information needs that need to be solved by a Librarian who has to follow a certain process including interviewing the user to meet his exact needs. Questions cover direction, research, quick reference and search. Thus, Sumait University Library provides special books for reference like dictionaries and encyclopedia which cannot be taken away from the library because they contain specific information. The reference section accommodates about 200 students with up-to-date reference books and e-library hall with more than 50 computers for the user’s electronic learning.

E-Library Section

The University Library has a large computer room with more than 50 pcs connected to internet. They can be used to interrupt learning as well as searching for various materials on electronic format. A free Wi-Fi network service is available for 24 hours. Users have the opportunity to search and share electronic information through various search engines and gateways. It provides E-resources user can access through online database (AGORA, HINARI, OARE and ARDI) and internet. Electronic library is to be used strictly for academic reference.

IFNOSS

IFNOSS database system is used in all circulation activities including: borrowing of library materials; searching for reference books and overdue fine.

User Education

The library management organizes user education programs including courses on information literacy, use and preservation of the library materials to ensure that library resources are fully utilized.

Provision of Seating and Study Facilities

Our library provides seating facilities for up to 140 readers at a time.

Conference Room

The library houses a furnished, ventilated, lighted and air-conditioned meeting room to conduct presentations, consultancies and discussions comfortably.

Photocopying

Photocopying service is provided at the ground floor at the cost of Tsh.30/= per page