Library services
Borrowing, reservations, research help, printing, the digital library, alerts and training.
Library services are governed by the library rules and regulations.
Circulation: borrowing and renewals
This includes the borrowing and returning of books and other materials. The circulation desk manages library accounts, renewals and holds, and helps users with any issues related to borrowing materials.
Long loans
Items from the open shelves are loaned out as follows:
| Borrower | Allowance | Renewals |
|---|---|---|
| Students | 4 books for 2 weeks | Renew once |
| Lecturers | 5 books for 3 weeks | Renew twice |
| Non-teaching staff | 3 books for 3 weeks | Renew once |
Short loans
Items from the short-loan collection are selected items in high demand. They are loaned out for 1 day or less, depending on demand.
Reservations
If you need an item that is out on loan with another user, you can request a reservation. You will be notified as soon as the reserved item is returned. Reserved items must be collected within 24 hours of the notice.
Reference and information services
The library offers assistance at the circulation desk to users seeking information, with questions about the location and use of all library materials, help with academic research, and any other library-related issues. From here, you are directed to specialised assistance where needed.
Reprographic services: printing, copying and scanning
The library provides a range of reprographic services, including photocopying, printing and scanning.
- Photocopying
- KSh 2 per page
- Printing
- KSh 5 per page
Digital and electronic resources
The library offers a digital library equipped with computers, giving access to the internet and a wide range of online resources, including e-books, academic journals, databases and multimedia. You can use these resources on site and remotely through the library website.
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the library, and you are welcome to bring and use your own laptop.
Current awareness services (CAS)
A book exhibition shelf in the library displays newly acquired books and journals, so you know about new acquisitions. It also carries news on meetings, training courses and other events of interest to users.
Selective dissemination of information (SDI)
We send users alerts on the latest publications in their chosen fields of interest, generated from pre-defined user profiles.
Library collaboration
We partner with other libraries, which helps us share resources.
Training
Information literacy
The library offers orientation sessions for new students, followed by in-depth information literacy sessions that build skills useful for academic work, such as writing research papers.
Library orientation for new students
An introduction to library services and resources.
Accessing and using e-resources
Guidance on how to navigate and use the library's electronic resources.
Citation and referencing
Focused instruction on APA style and proper citation practices.
Academic integrity and plagiarism
Maintaining academic honesty and avoiding plagiarism.
Library and information services
An overview of available services and support.
Copyright
Copyright law and how it affects your use of resources.
Search strategies
Techniques for effective and efficient research.
Want a session for your class or group? Ask a librarian, or work through the research help guides on your own.