FAQs in the Library

What is an online catalogue?

  • Acomplete list of items or books arranged in alphabetical order.

How do I access the library catalogue?

  • Use the University website.Which is: unik.ac.ug
  • Then, Click on Library link; then: UniK Library catalogue.

Can the catalogue give me fulltext of the book I need

  • No, It only shows the items available in the library and their location

How can I borrow books from the library?

  • One must be a registered member of the Library and with library cards

How long do I stay with these library cards?

  • For all the years the person will be at the University,i.e. TwoorThree years

How long do I stay with the borrowed book/s?

  • Two weeks and if you need more time always contact the librarian for renewal

 If I don’t return the book/s on time, what happens?

  • You will pay a fine per extra day,andthe system will close your library account

Can I stay with the book for the full semester?

  • No

What do I need in order to access the library E- resources?

  • A University e-mail which acts as your Username, then, a Password

How do I access these E- resources

  • Use: unik.ac.ug/lib
  • Enter your Username which is your University e-mail and Password given to you by the librarian

Are outsiders allowed to use this library?

  • Yes, but at a fee

Why are some books reserved?

  • When abook/s is/areon high demand
  • When it’sveryexpensive
  • When the book is one of the rare books