Who we are
Background
Background Information
The Uganda Library and Information Association (ULIA) is a professional body that represents and advances the interests of Library and Information Science (LIS) professionals in Uganda. The Association’s roots trace back to 1957, when it was founded as the East African Library Association (EALA). Following the collapse of the East African Community in 1972, the Ugandan chapter was reconstituted as the Uganda Library Association (ULA).
ULIA President Champions Evolving Role of Librarians in the AI Age at MUBS Library Week
KAMPALA – The critical role of libraries and the irreplaceable value of librarians in nurturing a reading culture and guiding users through the complexities of Artificial Intelligence (AI) were the central themes of a keynote speech delivered by the President of the Uganda Library and Information Association (ULIA), Dr. Fredrick Kiwuwa Lugya.
Strategic objective
- To unite Library and information professionals, persons and organizations connected with, and interested in the promotion of the library and information services in Uganda
- To promote standards of practice within Library and information science (LIS) in Uganda
- To lobby and advocate for positive legislation and employment related to the LIS profession in Uganda and East African region
- To promote professional development and continuing education of the library and information professionals through meetings, offer scholarships, recommendations, lectures, seminars, w
our services
The Uganda Library and Information Association (ULIA) offers several services aimed at supporting library and information professionals in Uganda:
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Publicity Secretary
Emmanuel Twinamasiko holds a Bachelor of Library and Information Science from Uganda Christian University. He is also a Master's candidate in Information Science at Kabale University. A dedicated librarian, Emmanuel has over 10 years of experience in the field of librarianship and currently works at Kabale University. He is based in the School of Medicine, where he has served as the medical librarian for the past five years.
Advocating for LIS
ULIA is committed to raising the profile and strengthening the voice of the Library and Information Science profession in Uganda. We champion policies, initiatives, and partnerships that recognize the essential role of information professionals in education, research, culture, and national development.
Through advocacy, we:
Strategic Meeting with the Management of the Uganda National Council for Higher Education (NCHE)
This morning, the ULIA Executive, led by President Dr. Fredrick Kiwuwa Lugya and accompanied by ULIA Administrator Mr. Edward Ssali, had a productive strategic meeting with the management of the Uganda National Council for Higher Education (NCHE), headed by Principal Higher Education Officer Mr. George Ebine.
During the meeting, the teams discussed and agreed to collaborate on several key issues, including:
Ms. Nabukenya Judith
Nabukenya Judith is an Assistant Librarian at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) in Uganda since 2016 to date. She has worked in various places including Kiruhura District Local Government as a records officer ,UMI Mbarara branch as Library assistant, college librarian to mention but a few.
Mr ATUHA PETER
Atuha Peter is an enthusiastic and adaptable librarian at Kabale University with a keen interest in emerging library technologies and digital resource management. He is a hands-on professional who is deeply involved in the technical aspects of managing and organizing digital collections, ensuring that scholarly materials are easily discoverable and accessible to students and staff.