2006/2007 - University of Swaziland

Faculty of Social Science - ContinuedUNIVESITY RELATED COMMUNITY SERVICESTAFF MEMBER(S) DEPARTMENT TYPE OF COMMUNITY COMMUNITY DATESSERVICES.S. Dlamini, Statistics and Board Member, NGOs 2006-2007Demography CANGOOjo, F. Faculty of Advised Government Swazi Government Sept. toDlamini, M.P. Social Science through the University Nov. 2006Acheampong, K.Administration on twoMagagula, P.Q.economic and politicalKamalandua, W. issues in the area OFDlamini, S.S.regional and inter-Simelane, N.G.national cooperationSikhondze, B.A.OBJECTIVESThe objectives of the Library are among others to:sive and representative of the universe of knowledgeand ideas to keep pace with the changingneeds of users;Develop and maintain efficient and effective servicesthat are tandem with developments in ICTs;Provide efficient and effective information deliveryservices;Promote Library staff development through educationand re-training.Ms. M.R. MavusoLibrarianLIBRARYMISSION:The mission of the University Library is to efficientlyprovide services and access to quality academicinformation resources, irrespective of format andlocation, to University staff, students and associatesin support of the instructional, learning, research andadministrative functions of the University.sEXECUTIVE SUMMARYDuring the year under review, the recurrent budget forthe Library was reduced by close to half of that ofprevious years, which affected Library operationsnegatively. For some budget lines, such as the bookbudget, a few books were purchased and distributedto the different departments. Overall, the budget cutresulted in the over-expenditure in a number of budgetlines, especially journals.The budget cut also negatively affected plans to purchasethe new Library system, which has superseded theURICA system that is presently in use. It was notpossible to replace old computers for the LibraryComputer Laboratory. On a positive note, the Libraryacquired an electronic law library, which was donatedby Lexis Nexis (Butterworths) covering law and65REPORT OF THE VICE-CHANCELLOR 2006-2007