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Ruth Nalumaga, also known as Ruth Ester Lydia Nalumaga, is a Ugandan professor and librarian at Makerere University. Her contributions to academia and library services have earned her recognition and respect in her field.

Early Life and Education
Ruth went to Kings College Buddo for her secondary education before joining Makerere University, then Monash University. Ruth's journey in the world of education and libraries began with her pursuit of higher education. She earned her Ph.D. in Library and Information Science from the University of Gothenburg, Swedish School of Library and Information Science, Borås.

Academic Career
Dr. Nalumaga has held various academic and administrative positions during her career. She currently serves as the Deputy University Librarian at Makerere University, Kampala, where her leadership and expertise have made a significant impact on the institution, an office she officially assumed on July 7th, 2023. Her commitment to academic excellence has also led her to defend her Ph.D. thesis successfully.

Professional Achievements
Ruth Nalumaga's dedication to her profession extends beyond the academic realm. She has contributed to South African institutions in various capacities, including as an accounts assistant, teacher, lecturer, head of department, and non-executive board member.

University Librarian
She started working in 1998 as a senior Librarian at MISR (Makerere institution of social research). She was a college librarian at chuss (Makerere University college of humanities and social sciences) before being promoted to deputy university Librarian. In July 2023, Dr. Ruth Nalumaga assumed the position of University Librarian at Makerere University, a testament to her leadership and expertise in the field. Her appointment was celebrated by the academic community.

Ruth Nalumaga continues to inspire and make significant contributions to academia and library services at Makerere University, solidifying her reputation as a respected professor and librarian.

Publications
National Information and Library Policies in support of UN Sustainable Development Goals: the case of Uganda.

Information access and use by legislators in the Ugandan parliament.