Library

1. Library Collections:Eric Toromo, Head of Library SectionEric Toromo, Head of Library Section

Total number of books 4,603.    
Government publications 88.

2. Services to the clients:

  • Charging and Discharging information materials.
  • Current awareness services (CAS) i.e. through new publications in the library
  • Registering of new members (other clients)
  • Internet services
  • OPAC

3. Functions of the library:

  1. Requisition and Acquisition of library information materials
  2. Processing of library information materials:
    • Classification Accessioning

    • Cataloguing
    • Spine labeling
    • Shelving
  3. Stocktaking
  4. Member registration
  5. Book weeding (Done through book weeding Draft policy)
  6. Filing
  7. Reporting issues pertaining to library management to Top Management
  8. Maintenance of library information materials (Minor/Major repairs)
  9. Reference services.

4. Objectives:

  • To acquire and process 600 and above information materials.
  • To achieve 80% and above customer satisfaction level of our clients.
  • To ensure that loss of information materials does not surpass 0.2% annually.

5. Operating Hours/Time:

  • Monday - Friday 9.OOAM - 6.3OPM
  • Saturdays 9.OOAM — 1 .OOPM
  • Sundays and Public Holidays — Closed.

6. Staffing Levels:

  • 3 Trained librarians.
  • 3 Clerical officers

7. Clients per Day:

  • 100.

8. Others features of the library:

  • The library has a sitting capacity of 150 Persons.
  • Accessible Computers for our Clients (Six).
  • Fire Alarm System.
  • Fire extinguishers.
  • Anti-theft system.
  • Library Management System (Open biblio.24)
  • Classification Scheme in use: DDC 22’ Edition.

Eric Toromo,
Head of Library Section.

For library services and enquires kindly contact with the details below;

Telephone number: 053 22056
Email Address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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