BOU Library is a growing library centre developed to support the distance education programmes of the University. It aims at building a comprehensive library collection. The objectives of BOU library are to:

• Develop a balanced and dynamic collection that supports educational research activities of the College.
• Provide high quality, user centred services to distance learners that are based on clear understanding of their needs.
• Provide integrated access to library collection and information services.
• Creatively apply accepted standards in combination with understanding of user needs.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and employ them for the betterment of the service.
• Help learners to acquire library skills, study skills and critical thinking

The Library at Headquarters provides strategic leadership and coordinates the development and effective functioning of libraries at Gaborone, Maun, Francistown and Kang Regions. At Palapye Region services are provided through Public libraries.

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BOU Library and Information Services Centres

• Gaborone Headquaters: 364 6073/364 6061
• Gaborone Region Library: 364 6081/82
• Thamalakane Life-Long Centre Library: 686 5621
• Kang Region Library: 651 7248
• Francistown Library: 241 8383

The library subscribes to a number of e-resources that complements the library’s print collection.
The following databases can be accessed from the library:

• EBSCOhost
• Jstor
• African Digital Library
• Proquest Central
• Proquest eBook

• BOU Digital Repository
• Directory of Open Access Journals
• Directory of Open Access Books: DOAB
• The Oapen Library
• Open Access Theses and Dissertations- OATD
• Digital Library-Africa Portal

• Commonwealth of Open Learning (COL)
• Africa Portal
• Google Scholar