Welcome to TUMA Library

TUMA Library intends to give better services to its users. We have three libraries: the Main Library, located opposite the University Chapel; the MINI Library, located in Block 3, first floor; and the CAC Library, located at the CAC buildings.

In order to provide an atmosphere for the conducive use of its services and facilities, the user is required to comply with the Library Rules and Regulations listed below.

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Rules and Regulations

• Drinking, eating, and smoking are not allowed in the Library.
• No bags may be brought into the Library.
• All users are subject to declare all their possessions for inspection (including electronic devices).
• Silence must be observed strictly in the Library. Mobile phones, pagers and watch alarms should be switched off before entering the Library. Failure to comply will result in a penalty of TSh 5,000 or dismissal from the Library and other disciplinary measures.
• Library books and other materials are to be handled carefully. Mutilation and damage of library materials by marking, tearing or staining will lead to the replacement of new material by the user.
• Reservation of seats is not permitted.
• Users should be decently dressed and conduct themselves in a proper manner when in the Library.
• Library staff on duty have the right to request a user to leave the premises if found violating any of the library rules and regulations.
• The Library will not accept responsibility for lost or misplaced personal belongings.
• Theft and damage of Library materials is a criminal offence. Anyone caught attempting to steal or having stolen library materials will be reported to the relevant security and college disciplinary organs for further action. This may include prosecution, being barred from using the University Library and/or suspension not exceeding one year.

Library Opening Hours

Registration and Admission to Use the Library

Registration

To register with the Library, one is required to provide an identity card, including email address and phone number.

Library Users

• Registered TUMA students
• TUMA University staff
• Council Members
• Alumni of TUMA

Locating Information Resources

Library materials can be located or accessed through the following ways:

• Manual catalogue
• Online Public Access Catalogue – OPAC

There is a new computerized Library catalogue that has been developed using the Mandarin Oasis integrated software package. This software is user friendly. The Library has already entered 150,000 bibliographic records. Besides a variety of e-resources, printed materials are available at TUMA Library. These resources are available in the form of:

• Abstracts
• Bibliographic databases
• Full-text online journals and databases

Arrangement of TUMA Catalogue

TUMA catalogue is arranged according to the English alphabetical dictionary, word by word. Disregard articles (such as a, an, the) at the beginning when browsing the catalogue.

Borrowing of TUMA Library Materials

• Borrowers are to produce an identity card when borrowing library materials.
• Library materials borrowed must be returned on or before the due date.
• No library material may be taken out of the Library unless it has officially been issued to the user.
• The number of items for normal loan at one time shall normally not exceed five, depending on the number of books available.
• Any student with overdue library materials or a fine will not be able to borrow any other library material.
• After completion of studies or termination of employment, there shall be a clearance of library materials. In the case of finalists, the examination statement of results, transcripts and certificate will be withheld by the DVCAA Office until all unreturned library items/fines have been recovered.
• Periodicals, reference materials and journals may not be borrowed. Library materials on restriction, e.g. archives, may be borrowed only for the prescribed period. The Librarian reserves the right to recall any book before the date on which it is due.

Fines and Penalties

The following fines and penalties shall be imposed on those who go against the rules and regulations:

• Any user, including a member of the academic staff, who fails to return books from the general collection on the due date shall be liable to a fine of TSh 1,000 per book each day until the book has been returned.
• The fine for overdue Special Reserve items is TSh 500 per hour.
• Overdue materials will be considered as lost after one semester.
• Failure to pay the fine or replace materials will result in denial of use of the Library. Any staff member who refuses to pay the fines or replacement cost of lost books will be liable to have these costs recovered from their salary through the Bursar’s Office.