Clement Claire Lutaaya

University Librarian


Dr. Clement Claire Lutaaya is the University Librarian of Gulu University effective of 1st September 2025. She is a professional Librarian and Researcher with passion for academic research in Universities. I hold a PhD in Information Studies from University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa; a Master of Science in Information Science and a Bachelor of Library and Information Science from Makerere University.
Dr. Lutaaya started her career as an Assistant Librarian in 2001 at Ndejje University where she progressed to the ranks of Librarian, Senior Librarian, Deputy University Librarian and University Librarian in 2018, the rank she held till 2021. In 2021, she joined Makerere University as a Lecturer and was promoted to the rank of Senior Lecturer in 2025 till August 2025 when she left for Gulu University.
During her service at Makerere University, she served as Head of Department of Library and Information Science, chaired higher degrees committee, as an examiner, she supervised graduate students and researches. She took trainings in LIS/RAM Teaching staff pedagogical re-orientation, Graduate Supervision, research writing in the Sciences Author Aid INASP 2020 and Monitoring and Evaluation of Electronic Resources Usage (MEERU) among others. She has been a Member of Curriculum Review Development Team and Quality assurance EASLIS.
She is also a professional member of Uganda Library and Information Association (ULIA), International Federation of Library Association (IFLA), Association for Information and Technology, International Association for Social Science Information services and Technology (Africa Chapter)

Qualifications

Institution Period Degree obtained
 

University of KwaZuluNatal

 2013-2015 PhD Information Studies
Makerere University

 

 2003-2005 Masters of Science in information Science
Makerere University 1996-1999 Bachelor of Library and Information Science

Research Interests

Academic libraries; Bibliometrics, ICTs and libraries, Training and Development of library Staff

Publications

Odong,P; E Magara and Nabutto, C. L. 2025 . (2025) . The state of library funding compliance by university libraries in Uganda . African Social Science and Humanities Journal , [online] Volume 6(2), pp. 183-192. Available at: https://journals.jozacpublishers.com/index.php/asshj/article/view/1076
Odong,P; E Magara and Nabutto, C. L. 2025 . (2025) . Barriers to Compliance with Library Standards in Ugandan Universities . Eastern African Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences , 4(2), pp. 21-30
Kirya, K.E and Lutaaya, C. N. 2024 . (2024) . The Contribution of Community Informatics in Rural Communities to Development . The Journal of Community Informatics , 20(1), pp. 62-87
Lutaaya, C. N and Juma, G. 2024 . (2024) . . Prospects and Challenges of Postgraduate Education in the Diaspora: A Case of Ugandan Returnee Students from South Africa . The Diasporean I: The Southern African Perspectives , [online] Volume 15, pp. 1-323. Available at: https://alternation.ukzn.ac.za/Files/books/series/series-15/11-Lutaaya.pdf
. (2023) . Bibliometric Assessment of Data Management in Libraries 2003-2022 (Under Review.) . Library Philosophy , 6(10), pp. 85-94
Erickson, K. K., & Nabutto, C. L. 2023 . (2023) . Forms of Community Informatics in Rural Communities (A Case of Kaliro District) . IJFMR-International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research, 5(2), pp. 1-19
Nina, Olivia Lugambwa; Akena. F.A; Lutaaya, C.C.N; Kamulegeya, G. 2023 . (2023) . Enhancing African indigenous knowledge collection management in Ugandan public university libraries: lived experiences of senior library staff , pp. 178-195. Available at: https://kyuspace.kyu.ac.ug/items/9e919708-29fd-4cb9-9bea-2d79d684c819
. (2022) . Application of Information Technologies in Libraries: A Bibliometric Analysis as Indexed by Scopus Between 2011-2021 . Library Philosophy, [online] Volume . Available at: https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/7413/
Clement, Lutaaya and Ruth Hoskins. 2019 . (2019) . Staff training challenges in Ugandan private chartered university libraries . Innovations: Journal of Appropriate Librarianship and Information Work in South Africa, [online] Volume 58, pp. 34-52. Available at: https://scispace.com/pdf/staff-training-and-development-in-ugandan-private-chartered-3q411wrqym.pdf
Clement, Lutaaya and Ruth Hoskins. 2015 . (2015) . Staff training and development in Ugandan private chartered university libraries . Innovation: journal of appropriate librarianship and information work in Southern Africa, [online] Volume (51), pp. 46-64. Available at: https://www.africabib.org/rec.php?RID=407985255

Projects

Supervision

Graduate Students Supervised to Completion

i. Lunkuse Sumiini. 2021/HD0/22514U. Masters of Science in Information Science. To graduate 2026.
ii. Nakkazi Christine. (2015/HD05/727U). 2025. Masters. Evaluation of Library Services at Bugema University Library, Uganda. Makerere University Kampala
iii. Nakazibwe Irene. (2015/HD05/726U). 2025. Masters. Records management practices: Acse of Katikamu Seventh day Adventist and Wampewo Ntake Secondary School. Masters. Makerere University Kampala
iv. Namanda, Grace. (2015/HD05/730U). 2024. Knowledge management practices at Uganda cancer institute. Masters. Makerere University Kampala.
v. Kireeba, Amuza. (2020/HD05/24091U) 2024. Masters. Digitalization of library services at IGAD Sheik technical veterinary school (ISTVS) Somaliland Masters. Makerere University Kampala
vi. Muhindo, Moris. (19/2/533/WJ/135). 2024. Masters. Effects of work conflict on employee performance in local governments of Uganda: A case of Wakiso Distric local government. Masters. Ndejje University Kampala.
vii. Kirya, Kenneth. (2019/HD05/26117U). 2023. Masters. Contribution of community informatics to development: A case study of Kaliro District. Masters. Makerere University.

More Information

Internal Examinations (Makerere University)

  1. Mary Gorreti Nabbosa. 2025. Application of the IFLA code of ethics for librarians in   seleceted academic libraries in Uganda. PhD. Thesis. Makerere. University.
  2.  Nalumansi Mary. 2024. Contribution of Community Libraries to the Development of a   Reading Culture among Children: A Case of Nambi Ssepuuya Community Centre, Uganda.   PhD in Library and Information Science. PhD. Thesis.
  3. Alice Gitta Kutyamukama 2020/HD05/17605U. PhD 2025. Antenatal mental     information provision in China Uganda Friendship Hospital Naguru, Uganda. Makerere   University, East African School of Library and Information Science.
  4. Odyek Lawrence 2020/Hd05/17609U. 2024. Masters. Information Resources Management at Uganda Registration Services Bureau. Makerere University, East African School of Library and Information Science.
  5. Nambobi, Olivia. (2014/HD05/2152U). Masters. 2020. Ethical Practices in Information Services Provision at Makerere University Business School Library, Uganda. Makerere University, East African School of Library and Information Science. Masters.
  6. Nangonzi Jane 2016/Hd05/402U. Title: Information Literacy Competence of Visually Impaired Students at Kyambogo University. Makerere University, East African School of Library and Information Science. Masters.
  7. Jennifer Tumusiime 2010/Hd05/1280U. Title: Enhancing Coordination of HIV and AIDS Information and Knowledge at Uganda Aids Commission. Makerere University, East African School of Library and Information Science. Masters.
  8. Nakyagaba Maria. Electronic Records Management Practices at Uganda Registration Services Bureau. Makerere University, East African School of Library and Information Science. Masters.
  9. Abalo Fiona. (2017/HD05/73U). 2021. Information Seeking Behaviour of bar course students of law Development Centre. Makerere University, East African School of Library and Information Science. Masters.
  10. Ochari, David. (2014/HD05/2157U). 2021. Information Literacy Competences of Students of Master of Business Administration at Makerere University Business School. Makerere University, East African School of Library and Information Science. Masters.
  11. ACEN, Enid. (2018/HD05/2046U). 2021. Change Management in Academic Libraries: a Case of Kyambogo University Library. Makerere University, East African School of Library and Information Science. Masters.
  12. Oloo, Eric Keziron. (2018/HD05/2129U). 2021. Application of Social Media in Marketing Library Resources and Services at Kyambogo University Library. Makerere University, East African School of Library and Information Science. Masters.
  13. Nampewo, Daphine. (2016/HD05/4004). 2021. Record Keeping Practices Among Selected Women Enterprises in Kampala Metropolitan, Uganda. Makerere University, East African School of Library and Information Science. Masters.
  14. Wessaali, Claire. (2017/HD05/3175U). 2022. Virtual Library and Information Services Utilization by Kampala Library and Information Centre. Makerere University, East African School of Library and Information Science. Masters.
  15. Nattembo, Suzan. (2019/HD05/26114U). 2022. Reading Habits of Students at Uganda College of Commerce, Tororo Uganda. Makerere University, East African School of Library and Information Science. Masters.
  16. Awayo, Rebbecca. (2018/HD05/2049U). 2021. Community Partnerships in Selected Public Libraries in Uganda. Makerere University, East African School of Library and Information Science. Masters.
  17. Nangonzi, Jane. (2016/HD05). 2023. Information Literacy Competency of Visually Impaired Students of Kyambogo University. Makerere University, East African School of Library and Information Science. Masters.