HISTORY OF THE LIBRARY

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The MUG Library was established at the inception of the University College in the year 2000.  The Library started with an initial collection of six thousand (6000) volumes of books and thirteen (13) serial titles.  The library was then housed in one of the ground floor buildings which now serve as part of the female hostel.  The seating capacity at the time was forty (40) and the staff strength was four (4).

Presently, the MUG Library is housed in a two-storey building located outside the main campus.  The main library shares the same compound with the female hostel.

The present staff strength is sixteen (16). The library currently hold a book collection of 34,177 volumes, 226 serial titles, 4,178 dissertations, 766 pamphlet/reports, 8 daily/weekly newspapers and 32 online databases.

 

VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTS

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Vision

The vision of the library is to provide exemplary services that demonstrate a commitment to meeting the individual and collective information needs of the clienteles.

Mission

To enhance and enrich teaching, learning and research endeavours of the University College by delivering flexible access to extensive and relevant information resources.