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A library is a building or room containing collections of books, periodicals, and sometimes films and recorded audio for use or borrowing by the public or the members of an institution.
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The tasks of the University Library System towards the accomplishment of the functions and objectives enlisted in the University of Nairobi Act 1985, to carry out basic functions of acquiring, organizing and disseminating information in support of the University mission. More specifically it is to provide reading, reference, research materials and other library services to the students, academic staff, non-academic staff and to a limited number of qualified outsiders.
The University of Nairobi Library System is composed of twelve libraries grouped into six college libraries plus a central library. The central library is known as Jomo Kenyatta Memorial Library (JKML) also houses the administration, central services such as acquisitions, cataloguing co-ordinating unit, the union catalogues, the bindery and the archives. The system has a total stock of approximately 750,000 volumes, inclusive of books, periodicals and other non-print materials. The stock is divided into general lending materials and specialised research collections. Books in the library system are classified by the Library of Congress Classification Scheme. A union catalogue of library materials held in the system is maintained in the JKML.
Vision
To be a world-class information centre committed to excellence in the provision, dissemination and preservation of knowledge
Mission
To provide quality information services that will empower the University in carrying out its core activities of teaching, learning, research and community services/consultancy.
Strategic Objectives
- To provide access to information for teaching, learning, research and consultancy.
- To enhance Library facilities and environment for improved information delivery.
- To enhance staff capacity and innovativeness.
- To establish and promote collaborations and partnerships for resource-sharing.
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