Savita Bhooabul

Mrs Savita Bhoabul is an accomplished Head of Library Services with over 28 years of experience in librarianship. She holds a Master of Information Studies with a specialization in Information Architecture from Charles Sturt University and has been a registered member of the Mauritius Council of Registered Librarians since 2003. In her role, Mrs Bhoabul actively contributes to the collective leadership of the Open University by chairing the OU Library Committee and driving initiatives to enhance information literacy skills among users.
Her responsibilities encompass the development and acquisition of both physical and digital library resources, along with promoting library awareness. She oversees daily operations to ensure all registered users have access to essential library services. Committed to fostering research, Mrs Bhoabul conducts library instruction sessions, creates tutorial videos, and collaborates with e-resource providers for training workshops. She is also dedicated to implementing quality assurance processes within the library. Additionally, Mrs Bhoabul serves as a part-time lecturer for the BA (Hons) Library and Information programme at the Open University, reflecting her passion for education and knowledge dissemination. Her future goal is to launch an integrated Library Services Online Platform, addressing the needs of 21st-century library users.