Message from university librarian's desk
Welcome to the library web pages. Inoorero University Library is a highly valued partner in teaching, learning, research and consultancy at the university. The IU Library is an active, inviting centre for information discovery and the celebration of knowledge. We offer a collection of close to 9,000 volumes in print, over 25,000 e-journal titles and a host of other resources packaged in DVDs and CD ROMs in different subject areas. Our mission is to innovatively provide and promote access to quality electronic and other information resources necessary for supporting the University’s teaching, learning, research, consultancy and community service roles.
In line with our mission, we leverage on ICT to provide efficient and effective services to our university community. This includes automation of key services such as circulation and enhanced access to various professional electronic journals, past papers and electronic books. In the near future, our users will be able to access a wide variety of information resources through our digital library which we are currently building.
We recognize that some users may not have had prior experience in using technology-mediated information resources especially the Internet-based ones. For that reason, we normally conduct training sessions for new users every semester. Those who have undergone this training have evidently become better users of the library. We therefore advise all new users to check out their scheduled sessions with their respective HoDs or librarians at the issue desk so that they do not miss out on this important training.
We welcome suggestions for improvements and comments about our services. If you have any questions about finding what you need in the library just give us a call or drop us an e-mail or ask a librarian at the issue desk.
Thank you and welcome.
Bernard Kamanda - University Librarian
Contact librarian:
T +254 020 3750255-8
Services
lending
Students and staff are allowed to borrow books from the library for different durations as indicated below:
Reservation/Booking
Items on loan can be reserved or booked at the issue desk or directly by the interested user through the Web OPAC. Items are reserved for only three days after they are checked in.
Recall
The Librarian reserves the right to recall borrowed materials. Users are requested to promptly respond to the recall notice to avoid fines. Recalled materials must be returned directly to a staff member at the circulation desk. Borrowing privileges will be denied if materials are not returned when recalled.
Photocopying
Photocopying is done at the Multimedia and Electronic Resource Center (MERC) at a charge that is determined by the University. Books may be photocopied to a limited extent while observing the Copyright Law.
Information Search
The library assists users in finding information from different information sources in various ways. Other than providing the useful access points with which users can locate information resources, the library does actual information search for interested users by searching its own collection, remote databases and the Internet. A search request form is available at the circulation desk.
Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI)
This is a service that is targeted at professional users. It aims at providing them with the most current references to newly published articles on topics of their ongoing interest. Different sources are contacted in order to make the service as comprehensive as possible. If you wish to join other professionals in enjoying this service, please fill in the User Profile form at the circulation desk. You may also wish to download the form or fill and submit it online.