Welcome to the African School of Governance Library
Brief on ASG Library
The African School of Governance (ASG) Library is established as a cornerstone of academic excellence and policy research in Africa. Founded alongside the inception of the African School of Governance (ASG), the library was envisioned as a strategic resource center to support the institution’s mission of cultivating ethical leadership, governance innovation, and public sector transformation across the continent. Housed in a modest facility with a limited collection of governance-related texts, the library is growing into a modern, multidisciplinary hub. In the coming years, it will expanded its holdings to include thousands of print volumes, digital resources, policy documents, and archival materials relevant to African governance, law, economics, and public administration. The ASG Library is embracing technological advancement, integrating digital repositories, e-resources, and open access platforms to ensure equitable access to knowledge. It also serves as a collaborative space for students, faculty, policymakers, and researchers, fostering dialogue and scholarship on governance challenges and solutions. ASG Library will stand as a beacon of intellectual inquiry and academic support, aligned with the school’s vision to shape the future of governance in Africa through education, research, and innovation.
Library Mission & Vision
Mission: To empower current and future leaders with access to transformative informative resources (print and non-print) that support Africa’s sustainable development through innovative information services, a curated public policy collection and an inclusive learning environment where the library fosters critical thinking, research, excellence and policy engagement for Africa.
Vision: to be a leading Academic Library that inspires purpose-driven leadership and fosters prosperous and peaceful Africa, where the library envisions a future where learners and researchers are equipped with the knowledge, skills and mindset to drive inclusive and sustainable development, guided by Africa’s unique values.
Library Sub-units
The library comprises several sub-units, including Technical Services, Readers Services, and Electronic Support Services. Each unit plays a vital role in ensuring smooth operations and user satisfaction.
Policies
Library policies cover governance, academic freedom, copyright, technology use, and periodic reviews. These policies are designed to uphold ethical standards and support academic integrity.
Services
Service Charter: Our service charter outlines our commitment to providing timely, respectful, and professional assistance to all users. We strive to maintain transparency and accountability in all our services.
Library Services: We offer borrowing services, reference assistance, study spaces, and access to digital resources. Workshops and training sessions are also available to enhance information literacy.
Service Charges: Most services are free for registered users. Charges (affordable and reasonable) will apply for printing, photocopying, cost incurred for inter-library loan where applicable, and overdue items. Detailed fee schedules are available at the circulation desk.
Helpdesk: Our help desk provides support for locating materials, using library tools, and resolving access issues. Staff are available during library hours to assist with inquiries.
Bibliographic Management Tools: We support tools such as Zotero to help users manage citations and references effectively. Training on these tools is available upon request.
Divisions
Technical Services Division
Responsible for cataloging, classification, and acquisition of library materials. This division ensures resources are accurately processed and accessible.
Readers Services Division
Handles circulation, reference services, and user engagement. Staff assist with borrowing, renewals, and information queries.
Electronic Support Services
Manages digital infrastructure, e-resources, and user access systems. This division supports the integration of technology in library services.
Contact Us
For inquiries, feedback, or support, please contact us via:
Email: library@asg.edu
Phone: +250
Address: P.O. Box 6239, Kigali-Rwanda, RDB Building, KG 220st, Gishushu, Gasabo District
Tel: +250 794411992
Email: info@asg.ac
The ASG Library welcomes enquiries and are happy to assist.
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday
9:00am to 7:30pm
Saturday
12:00pm to 5:00pm
Public/National holidays
Library Closed
Warning signals are sounded thirty and fifteen minutes before closing time. All desk transactions end fifteen minutes to closing time. The library is closed on National Holidays. Notices to this effect are pasted on the library bulletin boards.
Library Website/E-mail
Website:
www.asg.ac/library
Library e-mail: library@asg.ac
Library Manager’s e-mail: ofajonyomi@asg.ac