International Students - University of Ghana

The Balme Library
Located on the
main campus of the
university, the Balme
Library building is
one of the most
recognisable national
edifices. It is regarded
as one of Africa’s most
distinguished research
libraries. And it is the
main library of the
University of Ghana
Library System.
It consists of six
departments and one
special library for the
physically handicapped.
The library’s collections
include more than 100
thousand books, 500
microfilms, CDs, tapes
and impressive holdings
of rare books, prints
and archives. The library
also offers access to
extensive electronic
resources.
It coordinates from the
main Legon Campus
a large number of
libraries attached to
the various Schools,
Institutes, Faculties,
Departments and Halls
of Residence of the
University; most of
which are autonomous.
The Library is the nerve
centre for academic
work in the University.
All academic related
functions such as
teaching, research
and learning find
their support-base in
the library where all
types of documents
are organised for easy
access to members
of the University
community
FAST FACTS
The Balm Library
University Librarian: Prof. Edwin Ellis Badu
Location: University Square
Working Hours: Mon.-Sun., 8am-10pm
Telephone: 233 302 512 407-8
Email: admin@libr.ug.edu.gh
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