The library is named after one of our pioneers, E. W. Petersen, who in 1948, helped to found the institution that has become Bugema University.

The library is central to academic life at the university. It provides resources for use in the instructional, professional and curriculum programs of the faculty, students and other users to achieve intellectual growth and academic excellence through scholarship, research and quality Christian education.

The university library supports the academic program by maintaining important facilities and valuable collections such as internet access, printed materials, CD-ROMs, theses, e-journals and e-books, on line catalog access, listening and viewing room for multi-media equipment. When using any library facilities, please do not hesitate to approach any member of the library administration or staff for assistance.

Library Mission Statement
The primary objective of the library is to provide quality and substantial collections to assist faculty, staff, students and researchers increase their knowledge in any area of development. It also provides religious materials to strengthen their faith so that they can achieve personal and spiritual goals.

To effectively serve faculty and staff members, students, researchers or any users in the community with adequate, high technology facilities, services and resources that they will have better achievements, for a better future.

Library Vision
To organize and have a readily accessible collection of right materials by having updated materials and high technology equipment to support and meet the institution academic curriculum requirements, instructional, research work and individual needs.

Opening hours
Sunday 7:30 am – 6:00 pm 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Monday 7:30 am – 6:00 pm, 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Tuesday 7:30 am – 6:00 pm, 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Wednesday 7:30 am – 6:00 pm, 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Thursday 7:30 am – 6:00 pm, 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Friday 7:30 am – 12:00 noon
Saturday 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

Services
– Lending
– Provision of general and specific information
– Literature search
– Readers advisory services
– Photocopying services
– Binding services