Mount Kenya University Library, the main campus library in Thika is a spacious and conducive learning environment that caters for both students and faculty members’ academic needs.
The main campus library offers various services such as:
- Circulation Services
- Periodical services
- Special needs services
- Digital Services
- E-Books and E-Journals,
- Computer lab with internet access
- Institutional repository
- CDs and DVDs with a multi-media player
- Junior readers
The library has professional staff who are welcoming and always ready serve.
Message from the Librarian
Ms Victoria Munyao, University Librarian
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to Mount Kenya University Library. The University Library is your gateway to information resources that will inspire and facilitate your research and study across all disciplines.
The Library’s services and collections are entirely dedicated to support the University community of faculty, researchers, students, and staff. We provide the opportunity for students and researchers to request the use of its extensive catalog of both physical and digital books and journals.
Our Library offers excellent internet connectivity and efficient online access to its rich e-resources and digital content through an advanced set of information and communication technology-based facilities.
The Library’s patrons have a wide variety of access routes to conduct expert research and retrieve relevant resources. Our library contains a hybrid collection of printed course-related book materials, and other e-resources such as e-journals, e-books, electronic theses & dissertations and technical reports of research organizations. The Library stays committed to obtaining unavailable requested materials from the book suppliers and inter-library exchanges.
Our library staff are pleased to offer their expertise in answering your inquiries about any library-related issues. The Library website also provides informative guidelines and answers to most of your frequently asked questions (FAQs).
We look forward to serving you and welcome your comments and suggestions.
| Our Vision To be an innovative, focused, competitive and user-centered library service to the endeavors of Mount Kenya University. | Our Mission To provide quality user-centered information services that enhance teaching, learning, innovation and research activities. |
Library Contacts
Mount Kenya University Library
P.O.Box 342-01000
Thika, General Kago Road
Tel:+254 67 2820 000,
Cell: +254 720 790 796,
Fax:+254 20 2050315