Our Library
Access the books, academic materials and e-learning resources available at the Lake Malawi Anglican University Library to support your educational, research and information needs.
Library Access and Membership
LAMAU believes that education should extend beyond the classroom and the immediate learning environment. With this in mind, the University Library provides access to its resources and services to the following categories of users:
- All registered students of the University for the duration of their study period.
- All academic, academic-related and administrative staff of the University.
- Members of the University Council for the duration of their term of office.
- Non-academic staff upon recommendation from their departmental or section head.
- Visiting lecturers, research fellows and other bona fide visitors upon presentation of a letter of introduction from the head of the department or section to which they are attached. Membership is valid for the duration of their attachment to the University.
Library Opening Hours
| Day | Opening Hours |
| Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM – 12:00 Noon |
| Sunday | 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM |
| Public Holidays | Closed |
Available Services at the Library
The Library provides information services to users within and outside the University community. These services include:
- Lending of library materials.
- Traditional and electronic reference services, including Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI).
- Digital Library.
- Interlibrary loan services.
- Online reservation system.
- Photocopying and printing.
- Reference services.
Other services provided by the Library include research, publication and consultancy, information literacy, computer training for library users and conference facilities.
Library Mission Statement
Our Library is committed to facilitating access to quality information resources, services and digital literacy in support of excellence in research, teaching, learning and the student experience at LAMAU in the 21st century.
Vision
To be a welcoming, dynamic, adaptive and responsive library.
Values
- Equity
- Diversity
- Inclusion
- Empathy
- Innovation
- Respect for learners and students.
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