College Library & Resource Center
Supporting excellence in military education through comprehensive information resources
Background
Malawi Defence Force Command and Staff College (MDFCSC) library and resource center was established in 2021 along with the establishment of the college and serves as an information hub for student officers.
Library Resources
MDFCSC library embraces a hybrid collection comprising print and electronic resources.
Print Collection
The print collection includes books, magazines, journals, reference sources (dictionaries, maps, etc.).
- Books – Over 2,500 titles
- Magazines – Current and back issues
- Journals – Academic and professional publications
- Reference Sources – Dictionaries, maps, encyclopedias
Electronic Resources
Through MALICO consortium, access to 30+ international databases of full text electronic information resources, including e-books and e-journals.
- Electronic books (e-books)
- Electronic journals (e-journals)
Library Services
KOHA Library Management System
The library is automated and uses KOHA, an integrated Library Management System that manages technical aspects of book processing, creates records of all available books, and provides a user interface for the electronic library.
Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC)
The library's e-resources and OPAC collectively make up MDFCSC's electronic library, allowing users to search the collection and access digital materials from anywhere.
Did you know? The library's e-resources and OPAC collectively form MDFCSC's comprehensive electronic library, providing 24/7 access to information resources for all student officers and staff.
Library Opening Hours
Monday – Friday
07:30 – 20:00
7:30 AM to 8:00 PM
Saturday
08:00 – 18:00
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The library is located on the MDFCSC campus and serves all student officers, faculty, and staff.
Access the MDFCSC Library
Current students and staff can access our physical and electronic resources