University Library
About Us
History
The Library was established in an accommodation adjacent to the Assembly Hall in 2005. In 2015, the Library was moved to the fifth floor of the Adu Amankwah Classroom which is more spacious. It comprises two apartments; a Left Wing and a Right Wing. The right Wing is made up of a Reading Room, E-Library Section, Stacks and Washrooms. The Left Wing has a Security/Waiting Area. It also has a Reading Room, a Reader Service/Circulation Unit. Also in the Left Wing are a Reference Collection, an Office, Open Shelves Collection, Technical Services area and Washrooms.
Our Vision
To empower students, researchers and faculty with information to acquire and demonstrate knowledge and skills in their various fields of academic study to become the Next Generation of Innovators who will be agents of social change and development of society.
Our Mission
Central to the library mission is to serve the university’s students, faculty, and staff as well as researchers and alumni. Members of the community are also welcome to use the library’s facilities under the determined policy governing them.
Rules and Regulations
- The Library is open for the purpose of study and research to current members of the University College and other groups and individuals according to the Library's admissions policy.
- All users must possess a current Library/GCUC Student Identification card and show it on request to Library staff and Security.
- Library users are responsible for the use of their Library/GCUC Student Identification card and should not allow others to use it.
- Users who allow entry by unauthorized people will be subject to disciplinary procedures.
- Children under 12 are not allowed in the Library.
Conduct within the Library
- Noise, disturbance, or inappropriate behavior is prohibited, including abusive or threatening behavior to Library staff and other Library users.
- As space is at a premium, users should not bring in large numbers of bags as these can make it difficult for other users to access study spaces.
- No food or drink (including water) is permitted in the Library, apart from in the areas outside of the Library.
- Anyone found to be eating in the Library will be warned and subsequently banned from using the library.
- Smoking (including smoking of electronic and herbal cigarettes) is not permitted in the Library.
- No phone calls in the library. Phones should be set to silent mode in the Library.
- Library users are asked to treat other users with consideration.
- No material other than official notices from the Library or the University may be distributed or posted within the Library, without the permission of the appropriate Library staff.
- Library furniture, fittings, or equipment must not be misused or their arrangement altered.
- Library users should not attempt to reserve study spaces by leaving personal belongings at desks when they have left the building. Belongings may be cleared to allow others to use study places.
- Note that any unattended belongings are left at the owner's risk, and users are strongly advised not to leave valuables even if they will be away from the desk for a short time.
- Library users may be asked to present their bag for inspection by Library staff, as well as any books or folders they are carrying.
- Any damage, dog ear, or defacement of Library materials is strictly prohibited, and users found damaging material will be subject to disciplinary procedures. Library users are asked to report any instances of such defacement to Library staff.
- Do not attempt to reshelf books taken from the shelf.
- Taking photographs is not permitted unless permission is sought - via Security staff in the first instance.
- Students may not download or install any software on any of the computers. Downloads will be deleted without recourse to student(s).
- Users should not tamper with any computer setting. If you have problems with the computer facilities, please inform Library staff.
Opening Hours
During Semester:
| Days | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday - Friday | 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Saturday and Sunday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
During Vacations:
| Days | Time |
|---|---|
| Monday - Sunday | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Eligibility
Current members of GCUC and certain categories of external users may borrow from the Library.
Details of borrowing privileges are as follows:
Students and staff who have not registered with the library can NOT borrow materials from the library but can use them in the library. They may not also have off-campus access to the Library’s e-resources and the GCUC OPAC since these two platforms require a username and password.
- Students will be required to have a library card/ student ID to enable them to borrow.
- Students can borrow One (1) book at a time for 2 weeks and can renew for another two weeks if no one requests the said book.
- Faculty can borrow Two (2) books for four weeks. However, a book can be recalled after Two (2) weeks when the circumstance at the library requires it.
- Loans may normally be renewed if the book is not required by the Library for another user. Special rules may apply for items in high-use categories.
- Borrowing from the Course Collection is restricted to staff and registered students of GCUC. External users may have access to the Course Collection for reference use during vacation at the discretion of Library staff.
- Course Collection books may not be removed from the Collection unless issued on loan.
- A current Student’s ID card is required whenever borrowing items.
- Library materials on loan to one person may not be transferred to another. The person in whose name the loan is made is solely responsible for the safekeeping and due return of items loaned.
- All Library materials borrowed must be returned within the stipulated loan period. Failure to do so will result in the application of appropriate sanctions.
- Items on loan may be recalled at any time if required for the use of another user. Failure to return recalled books on time will result in the application of appropriate sanctions.
- Sanctions to be applied for the late return of borrowed or recalled material will be determined from time to time by the Library's management.
- Late return of materials borrowed, or failure to comply with sanctions, may result in suspension of borrowing privileges and access, in the case of external user categories.
Where an item is lost or stolen, returned damaged, or not returned after a reasonable period of time, the borrower will be charged for the item at a level to be determined by the Library management. An item charged for in this way remains the property of the Library.
- No book or other Library property may be taken from the library at any time without authority.
Security
Safety of the materials and users is very important to the library. It is a collective responsibility of both staff and users to ensure the longevity of library materials. Patrons are therefore required to take good care of materials in their custody. For this reason, the staff at post may search a user if need be.
To ensure the safety of staff, users and property, a security personnel is stationed at the entrance of the library who ensures what is permitted in and out of the library. There are locks also provided for user’s bags and luggage.