The Kal Juwara Library is the largest source of business material in The Gambia, as well being a depository library for the World Bank.

It has a collection of over four thousand books covering a wide area of business subjects. Subject areas include:

• management;
• accountancy;
• economics;
• public administration;
• information technology;
• marketing;
• statistics.

In addition, there is a special collection on gender with relevant case studies and research findings.

Journals:

We subscribe to ten journals, which are also available for reference. They cover current affairs, public administration, personnel management, economic development and other subjects.

Audio and video tapes:

Audio and video tapes are available for training purposes. They cover areas such as career delegation, time management, quality circles, World Bank initiatives and many other subjects.

Who can join?

The library is primarily for MDI students and public servants, but anyone is free to join. Each member is given two library cards, entitling him/her to borrow two books at a time.

Membership is D60.00 per year.

Facilities:

The library is equipped with individual study carrels, large reading tables and comfortable seating and is well-lit and well-ventilated.

Also, upon request, the library can provide accommodation for study and discussion groups.

Opening hours:

The library is open from 8.30 am to 4 pm on Monday to Thursday, and from 8.30 am to 12.30 pm on Friday.