How to Access What Is Yours

For years, the digital academic resources of E.W. Pederson Memorial Library have been available to the Bugema University community — quietly present, faithfully subscribed, and academically powerful. Now, with the recent revamp of the Digital Knowledge Portal, it is time to ensure that every student knows exactly how to access what is rightfully theirs. This upcoming event is designed as a hands-on, practical training session that will demystify the process of accessing e-books, peer-reviewed journals, dissertations, institutional research archives, and subscribed databases. No assumptions. No technical intimidation. Just clear guidance. Participants will learn how to log into the system, search effectively for scholarly materials, filter credible sources, download academic content, and properly reference materials for assignments and research projects. The session will also highlight common mistakes students make when sourcing academic materials and how to avoid relying solely on generic search engines when university-provided databases offer higher-quality content. This event is particularly important for first-year students who are still navigating academic research expectations, as well as final-year students preparing dissertations and research projects. Postgraduate students and faculty members are equally encouraged to attend to explore advanced search strategies and discover underutilized academic tools within the platform. By the end of the session, participants will not only understand how to access the digital portal but will also appreciate the depth of resources already available through E.W. Pederson Memorial Library. This is more than a technical demonstration; it is an academic empowerment session aligned with Bugema University’s commitment to excellence in scholarship and research visibility. The event will include a live demonstration, guided walkthroughs, question-and-answer time, and opportunities for attendees to practice accessing materials using their own devices. Students are encouraged to come with laptops or smartphones to follow along in real time. Knowledge at Bugema University is not hidden. It is available. Structured. Subscribed. Ready. This session is your invitation to unlock it. Further details regarding date, venue, and time will be communicated through official university channels. All members of the Bugema University community are encouraged to attend and take full advantage of the resources provided by E.W. Pederson Memorial Library. Your access. Your resources. Your academic advantage.