Chairman of the Council of Sokoine University of Agriculture, Hon. Chief Justice (retired) Mohamed Chande Othman has visited the university campuses on 8th and 9th March 2018 to see various academic and research activities taking place in the university. The Sokoine National Agricultural Library (SNAL) was among the unit the chairman visited to see various services offered by this Library.
The Sokoine National Agricultural Library Director Prof. Alfred S. Sife has been appointed as Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) of Moshi-Co-Operative University (MoCU). The entire SNAL team want to wish Prof.Sife all the best in His new carrier
The Sokoine National Agricultural Library (SNAL) is a university libraryas well as a national libraryfor agriculture and allied subjects in Tanzania. It is the largest and most comprehensive agricultural libraryin the country, and is open to all. Being a national library, we strive to serve not only members of the university community but also any other person in need of information in the country and scholars from all over the world. The libraryhas a strong team of multi-skilled staff with sound subject knowledge. More than 50% holds bachelor degree and more than 30% have postgraduate training in the broad sector of information and libraryprofession. The libraryhas an IT section with qualified staff who manages electronic services and resources. Being an academic institute of the university, SNALis hosting academic programmes for trainingat Diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The libraryis located at the SUA's main campus and has a branch libraryat Solomon Mahlangu Campus. More information is available under the historyof the library.
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Professionalism and excellence in providing information andlibraryservices
Staff that are approachable, helpful, committed and happy to working for thelibrary
Strive to provide ready access to print, electronic and up to date sources of information
Promote greater utilization of library services for research, teaching and learning
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