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The Library

More than 10000 volumes & periodicals

The College Library comprises the Main Library and the School of Public Health Library at the Brikama Campus and the School of Nursing and Midwifery Library in Banjul.

The Main Library is at the centre of the Brikama Campus and is open 65 hoursper week during term time and operates a reduced service during vacation periods. It is the College’s central learning resources. Combined, the various parts of the Library system contain 10000 volumes & periodicals; there are over 400 reader places in modern air–conditioned surroundings and access to computer workstations. There are loan periods for items, reflecting demand, and a short load collection provides access to multiple copies of books in heavy demand.

The Library’s many special collections are well used by the college’s students. They include UNESCO, Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (ISESCO) and FAO publications, Gambiana (i.e books by Gambians or on The Gambia), College theses and collections of research material.

The team provide a complete information service, not only answering enquiries but also educating students to make the best possible use of the vast range of resources available. In particular, staff can provide students with expert advice and assistance in literature searches – an essential part of the research process.

Developing good information skills through the exploitation of the Library’s services and collections is essential to the student’s future career.

Opening Hours

Library opening hours
Library Time
Main Library - Brikama Campus 09:00Am to 09:00PM
School of Public Health Library - Brikama Campus 10:00Am to 04:00PM
School of Nursing and Midwifery Library - Banjul Campus 10:00Am to 04:00PM

Our Staff

The team at the Enquiry and Information Desk help students to use the collections service and information resources.


  • Mr. Momodou Badjie

    Senior Library Assistant

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  • Mr. Lamin Bojang

    Library Assistant

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  • Mr. Seedy Darboe

    Library Assistant

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  • Mr. Lamin Jatta 1

    Library Assistant

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  • Mr. John Bass

    Library Assistant

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  • Ms. Tida Cham

    Library Assistant

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  • Mr. Lamin Jatta 2

    Library Assistant

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  • Ms. Jainaba Sarr

    Library Assistant

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  • Ms. Kumba Ceesay

    Library Assistant

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  • Ms. Mariama Jallow

    Library Assistant

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  • Ms. Mariama Njie

    Library Assistant

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  • Mr. Sarjor Badjie

    Library Assistant

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  • Ms. Aminata Cham

    Library Assistant

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  • Ms. Binta Sanyang

    Library Assistant

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  • Mrs. Jelleh Ceesay

    Library Assistant

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  • Mrs. Awa Ceesay

    Library Assistant

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  • Mrs. Hawa Janko

    Library Assistant

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  • Ms. Jainaba Bojang

    Library Assistant

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  • Mr. Ousman Jallow

    Library Assistant

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  • Mrs. Jalleh Ceesay

    Library Assistant

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  • Ms. Kaddijatou Jallow

    Library Assistant

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  • Ms. Mariatou Njie

    Library Assistant

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  • Ms. Fatou Tamaba

    Library Assistant

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