About Library

Learn about our journey, mission, and vision.

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Malawi University of Science and Technology Library

With a world of knowledge and expertise at your fingertips, you’ll find the Library at the heart of your university experience. It’s a place to explore new horizons, a place to discover your passion, and a place to respond to national and world challenges.

We continually strive to create a conducive environment for you. Whatever your level of study or area of research, we’re here to help you succeed.

Vision

To be a world-class, dynamic research library inspiring intellectual discovery and learning, and the creation of new knowledge within the complex information landscape.

Mission

To enable the University to access and use the information universe for the creation, application and communication of knowledge.

Core Values

Excellence, Innovativeness, Commitment, Professionalism, Integrity, Competitiveness, Openness to diversity, Entrepreneurship, Umunthu

Our Library Policy

Our policies aim to reflect the library’s overall service goal of providing safe, welcoming, and equitable access to our services and space for everyone. Our policies provide a framework for library staff in decision-making, helping balance the needs of individual users with the broader library community.