Library history brief
The Loyola Library was created in 1992 within the Jesuit Community of Fathers, also known as House Loyola. It is located at 1067 Mom Yemo Avenue in the town and town of Lubumbashi. After the looting from 23 to 24 September 1991, the Jesuit Fathers of Loyola House, which had 80% of university and higher teachers, decided to act by making books available to students, doctoral students and professors to support their research.
In 2013, the Loyola Library will be moved to the Arrupe Centre for Research and Training in accordance with its mission, vision and values. The lack of visibility of the CARF library is due to its operation inside the premises and the overload of the Centre's activities. To best meet the requirements of its public, a new building was built at the entrance.
After moving, developing and structuring services in February 2021 in its new building. The library was inaugurated on 22 April 2021, on World Book and Copyright Day, by Bishop Fulgence Muteba Mugalu, Metropolitan Archbishop of Lubumbashi. The library was baptized in honor of Bishop Christophe Munzihirwa.
Its holdings focus on scientific research in general and focus on the multidisciplinary approach, which merges disciplines in social sciences, economics, law, mining resources and other sectors to address the complex issues facing the DRC.
The Library Mgr. Chr. Munzihirwa, offering direct access to its resources, currently has a physical collection valued at 4,500 books and scientific journals: Congo Africa, Young Africa, Studies, Review and legal annals. In addition to its physical holdings, the library facilitates and directs users to the use of online digital resources at open source. It also offers Internet access via six connected workstations.
