University Librarian

Librarian  Dr. Peris Wambui N. Kiilu, PhD.

  University Librarian

  Email: pkiilu@laikipia.ac.ke

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INTRODUCTION

Welcome to Laikipia University Library.

You are welcome to the library where you are at liberty to exploit the rich information resources available in both print and electronic formats. The library has a team of dedicated staff to ensure that your information needs are well met. The information resources focus on Education in its diverse forms; Research; Training; and Innovation. These are delivered through varied sections designed to make information access easy, fulfilling and stress free. These include: Circulation; Reserve, Reference; the Digital Library (for E-Resources); Africana & Special Collections; and Archives. You can view the library information resources through the Library Web page accessible in the Laikipia University website. The resources include:

  • Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) for print information resources
  • MyLOFT for e-books, e-journals, educational videos, and diverse forms of e-content.
  • Institutional Repository that accommodates Research reports such as Theses and Postgraduate projects, Past examination papers, Newsletters, Graduation Booklets, and Public Lectures and Speeches.

MISSION, VISION, AND OBJECTIVES

VISION

To provide information services for academic excellence.

MISSION

To avail diverse information resources in both print and electronic formats for education, research, training, innovation, and outreach.

LIBRARY MANDATE

  1. Collect, organize, and disseminate information for all teaching, learning, and research activities of the university.
  2. To integrate the use of Information Communication Technology in the provision of information resources and services in the university library to enhance retrieval and use.
  3. Preserve, conserve, and restore information resources for the present and future scholarly endeavors.

LIBRARY OPERATING/ OPENING HOURS

The Library opens as scheduled below: 

During the Semester:

Weekdays: 8.30 am to 8.30 pm

Saturdays: 8.30 am to 4.45 pm

Sundays and Public Holidays: Closed

During Vacations:

Weekdays: 8.30 to 4.45 pm

Weekends and Public Holidays: Closed

The Library is open to all bona fide members of Laikipia University.  Non- university clients, such as students from other universities and colleges, and the surrounding community, shall be permitted to use the library as per the university regulations. 

SERVICES PROVIDED

The library offers a range of essential services to support academic and research activities:

  1. Circulation Services – Facilitating the borrowing and return of library materials.
  2. Information Services – Access to both print and electronic resources to meet users' diverse information needs.
  3. Reference Services—including Current Awareness Services (CAS), Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI), and access to archival materials for in-depth research support.
  4. Preservation Services – Ensuring the proper maintenance and longevity of library collections.
  5. Information Literacy Training – Equipping users with the skills to locate, evaluate, and effectively use information across various platforms and formats.

RESOURCES AVAILABLE

  1. Electronic resources: The library subscribes to e-journals and e-books from diverse electronic databases.
  2. Books: The Library has about 30,000 print volumes in all taught programmes of the University.
  3. Past Examination Papers: University past examination papers are available to help users in their preparations for examinations.
  4. Theses and Dissertations originating from Laikipia University.
  5. Newspaper indexes: Indexing is done on topics relevant to users.
  6. Library Catalogue Database: The Library has an updated catalogue of the Library’s collection for users’ searching.

LIBRARY SECTIONS

  1. Acquisitions
  2. Africana/ Periodicals & Special Collections
  3. Archives
  4. Circulation
  5. Reference
  6. Reserve Collections
  7. Bindery

For assistance, you can contact the library through its email: librarysupport@laikipia.ac.ke

LIBRARY STAFF

Professional Staff

  1. Dr. Peris Wambui N. Kiilu
  2. Pamela Bukhala
  3. Eunice M. Macharia
  4. Dancan Waiguru
  5. Tecla Nesero
  6. Eileen Kipkemboi
  7. Richard Litangres
  8. Alice Chesang
  9. Mary M. Churu
  10. Isaac Odongo
  11. Anne Ngunyi
  12. Ruth Ndiangui
  13. Betty Muhika
  14. Peter Thuku
  15. James Madeda
  16. Gladys Chepng’etich
  17. Benson Bulali
  18. Josephine K. Mutisya
  19. Jesse Kinuthia
  20. Bernard Ogutu
  21. Jane Kahinga
  22. Agnes Chepkemoi

Administrative Staff

  1. Martha M. Ng’ang’a
  2. Philomena Kimetto
  3. Osborn Okang’a
  4. Christine Chebet
  5. Jacktone Agwagi
  6. Nathan Mbugua Ng’ang’a

 

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