The Akili Online Service is an innovative information delivery service that has replaced the traditional library service run by the British Council in Uganda. In partnership with a courier company fee paying members will be able to borrow information materials by ordering them online for delivery by the courier company. Return of materials will also be done by an online request.

We have the following items for you:

Management and leadership books
Management and leadership books including a variety of titles such as: General Management, Financial Management, Human Resource Management, Project Management, Small business development, Strategic and business planning, Management skills development, Sales and marketing, Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) course books, Chartered Institute of  Marketing (CIM) core texts and course books.

Management and leadership training videos and DVDs
These DVDs and videos cover the latest techniques in a variety of areas including: Business ethics, sales and marketing, communication, motivation, project management, performance management, leadership development, managing customer relationships, time management, team working and many others.

UK Contemporary DVD collection
Customers can also access over 1,000 DVDs in our home entertainment collection at no extra fee. The following categories are provided for this collection: Animation, action / adventure, comedy, drama, family, romance, thriller, literature and studio classics.

Back issues of UK leisure magazines and journals
We subscribe to leading journals such as Customer Management, The Economist, Management Today, Harvard Business Review and African Business.
Leisure magazines including Hello, OK, Homes and Gardens, BBC Good Food, Good Housekeeping, Cosmopolitan.

Membership to the Akili Online Service is open to all working professionals in Uganda capable of utilising the following:

			information materials delivered to your office doorstep
			save time and costs visiting a physical library facility to borrow and return materials
			eliminate all parking related issues at current British Council premises
			as a customer, you are able to manage your personal accounts, request extensions of materials online without having to call British Council.

You are entitled to borrow as follows:

1. You can opt for a total of six items from the books, entertainment or periodicals (journals and magazines) collections:

Note that the maximum number of items you can borrow at any time is six items

2. All items borrowed are delivered free of charge to a physical office address by an appointed courier service provider.
3. All items due for return are picked up free of charge from a physical office address by an appointed courier service provider.
4. In case your items are due for return before you have completed using them, request an extension by using the online contact us page.
5. You can reserve items that are out on loan.
6. You will be granted access to our electronic resources.

Please read the terms and conditions, download and complete the application form. Please ensure you give details of your full name, place of work, office (institution) physical address and other such particulars deemed necessary for secure and effective operation of the Akili service. Please submit this form plus two passport size photos, a copy of your valid identity card and the appropriate fee to our office on Ground Floor, Rwenzori Courts Building.  Once in receipt of these items, an Akili membership card and a password will be issued to you.

For individual and corporate membership please read the terms and conditions, download the application form(s) fill it in and make your payment as shown below:

An individual or corporate organisation can pay in cash at the British Council offices but only corporate organisations can make cheques to: “The British Council”.  For corporate organisations that require a British Council proforma invoice please contact the local office.