Professional staff training and development has become a major key in refining the skills and knowledge of librarians and elevating service delivery in institutional libraries. The major aim of this study was to examine professional staff training and development at Gulu University Library located in Laro Division, Gulu City – Northern Uganda. A descriptive research design was adopted, Quantitative in nature where data was collected from a sampled population of 33 staff using questionnaires that were distributed and filled by the respondents. Data collected indicated that Gulu University had in existence training and development programs for the library staffs like workshops, seminars, conferences, further studies, vocations, coaching and mentoring, technology guidance though these were not effective as it affected service delivery. Data collected indicated that Gulu university library faced numerous challenges in implementing the training and development programs and some included, limited finance, lack of a training program, limited skills on using information technology tools, motivation and job satisfaction. The respondents recommended superlative solutions that would help address the challenges the University library faced and they included revised curriculum to suit current trends, adopting a guiding policy, involving stake holders including employers, developing programs for T and D in the libraries, consolidation and expansion of the university library network as well as promoting staff members to other positions. In conclusion, the study achieved its objectives by answering the research questions that examined the nature of staff T and, challenges faced during T and D activities as well as recommendations.

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