About Tangaza university library

The Library provides print, audio-visual, and electronic resources to meet the teaching and learning needs of Tangaza university students and staff. With 160,000 plus print items and subscriptions to over 30 journals and e-book databases, the Library’s collections reflects a diverse and dynamic collection of information materials from all academic discipline, with a soul purpose of providing readily available information to all our clients. The Library staff are committed to providing user-oriented services and cultivating a dynamic resource collection in support of the Seminary’s teaching and service mission. Although the Library collects materials on various subjects, the focus of the collection centers on religious and theological studies. The Library’s resources are ecumenical in scope, but its particular strength is Methodist studies. The Library is recognized for the excellence of its collections and for its response to the information needs of students, faculty, and other researchers

our vision

To be a world-class library in the provision of information resources and services that enhance academic excellence and
impact social transformation

our mission

To facilitate the acquisition, storage and dissemination of quality information resources and services that support teaching,
learning and research activities that reflect the mission of the University.

our Objectives

To identify, collect, store, manage and make available relevant, quality and up-to-date sources of information to support the university’s programs
To provide an efficient and effective library and information services that meet the information needs of the clients.
To provide information and communication technology facilities in step with current advances and user needs.
To assist and enhance library skills among library users in searching, accessing and acquiring accurate information through information literacy skills.
To adopt information dissemination strategies e.g. Current Awareness Services (CAS) and Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI) for maximum utilisation of available information resources
To provide sufficient archival services
To manage the institutional repository
To recruit, develop and grow a highly motivated staff in the provision of library and information services.