Community libraries do not receive financial support from the government,
unlike public and academic libraries in Uganda. This study explored the
provision of library services during the COVID-19 period by Marko Lukooya
Memorial Community Library. The study investigated library services
provided by the library, challenges encountered, and strategies that were used
to address the challenges faced during the pandemic. A qualitative case study
research design was used. Data was collected using face-to-face in-depth
interviews and observation methods with library staff and patrons. Standard
Operating Procedures were followed during the pandemic by both the
participants and researchers to mitigate the risk of the deadly COVID-19
virus. Key findings revealed that the library adapted innovative ways to
provide library services to children and the community during the COVID-
19 pandemic amidst many challenges. The study recommends training of
library staff in information management and more material and financial
support by donors, the government, and all well-wishers to support the good
work being done by Marko Lukooya Memorial Community Library in
Uganda. Read Article here