University of Sierra Leone

University Libraries

Access comprehensive academic resources, research collections, and digital libraries supporting learning, teaching, and research across all disciplines.

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12+Books & Journals
9+Digital Resources
6Library Locations
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Catalog

Advanced Catalog Search

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Collections

Campus Libraries

Specialized library collections serving different academic disciplines and research needs across our campuses.

Main Campus

Fourah Bay College Library

The main university library housing extensive collections in humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.

  • 200,000+ books and journals
  • Special collections and archives
  • Research support services
  • Study spaces and computer labs

Mount Aureol Campus

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Health Sciences

COMAHS Medical Library

Specialized medical and health sciences library supporting clinical education and research.

  • Medical journals and databases
  • Clinical reference materials
  • Anatomy and pathology resources
  • Digital health databases

Connaught Hospital

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Public Administration

IPAM Library

Focused on public administration, management, and governance resources for policy research.

  • Government publications
  • Policy research databases
  • Management and leadership resources
  • International development materials

Tower Hill Campus

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Support

Library Services

Comprehensive support services to enhance your research and learning experience

Research Support

Expert librarians provide research guidance, database training, and citation assistance.

Study Spaces

Quiet study areas, group collaboration spaces, and private research rooms.

Computer Access

Public computers, printing services, and high-speed internet access.

Information Literacy

Training sessions on research methods, database usage, and academic writing.

Interlibrary Loans

Access materials from other libraries and institutions worldwide.

Mobile Services

Mobile app for catalog searching, renewals, and digital resource access.

Online

Digital Resources

Access thousands of online resources from anywhere, anytime

Available Databases

Academic Search Complete

Comprehensive multidisciplinary database with full-text articles.

Science Direct

Leading platform for scientific, technical, and medical research.

PubMed/MEDLINE

Premier biomedical literature database for health sciences.

Business Source Premier

Business and economics database with company profiles.

Westlaw International

Comprehensive legal research platform with case law and statutes.

Access Information

  • Student/Staff ID Required
  • On-Campus & Remote Access
  • 24/7 Availability
  • Help Desk Support
  • Mobile Optimized
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Library hours and contact information

FBC Main Library

Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM

+232 22 227 540

[email protected]

COMAHS Library

Mon – Fri 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday Closed

+232 22 225 836

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IPAM Library

Mon – Fri 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday Closed

+232 22 224 439

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