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Free access to COVID-19 related resources

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic several publishers have opened up or extended access to their e-resources as courtesy to library users. Please see below a list and links to these e-resources. Taylor & Francis– Free Covid-19 related content For information about remote access options click here Project MUSE MY Loft– A collection of […]

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Access to Britannica Library

To access Britannica Library  enter the following details: Access ID:            klisc Passcode:             homelearning Discover Britannica Library encyclopedia articles, multimedia, primary sources, e-books, and other learning resources that support student research

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Access a Suite of COVID-19 Resources

African Library and Information Associations and Institutions (AfLIA) has shared information on resources and online platforms that one can access during the current shut down caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The resources are useful for reading purposes, distant learning and online interactions including meetings. The list is not exhaustive but it’s a good starting point. […]

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NOTICE

The Library will be closed from Tuesday, 17th March, 2020 from 5pm as per the circular from the DVC (Administration) until further notice. CHIEF UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN 17th March, 2020

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Self-activation of off campus access to e-resources accounts

For self-activation of off campus access to e-resources accounts please visit the self-activation link Please follow the steps below: Login using your KU email(@students.ku.ac.ke or @ku.ac.ke) Upon successful login the system will redirect you back to the off campus registration page The system will retrieve and populate your name and KU email address Provide your student […]

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Negotiated publishing charges

Electronic Information for Libraries (EIFL) has negotiated a number of agreements with publishers that secure waived or discounted Article Processing Charges (APCs) for researchers in Kenya, to allow them to publish their articles in open access at a waived or reduced fee. Click on negotiated publishing charges for a list of publishers that are part of the negotiated agreement.  The title […]

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Revision of Library Fines

The Library wishes to announce the revision of fines for overdue books from kshs 2/= to 5/= with effect from 1st June, 2020. Long loan books – Kshs 5/= per day Short loan books – Kshs 5/= per hour. CHIEF UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN                                                                                              26th February 2020

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Magazine Donation from Dr. Victor M. Mwongera, Department of Mechanical Engineering

From right, CUL, Dr. Njoroge, Dr. Mwongera, DUL, Mr. Thuku and Ms. Monica Mugo Dr. Victor M. Mwongera from the Department of Mechanical Engineering has donated the following magazines to the Post Modern Library. The magazines will add value to the Library’s Engineering collection. S.NO PUBLISHER TITLE OF THE MAGAZINE DATE OF PUBLICATION 1 Royal Aeronautical Society […]

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KUDOS: Make sure more people read and cite your research

The pressure to create and demonstrate impact for your work means you have to work harder to ensure it is found, read, applied and cited. You don’t have to be a communications expert, or to invest a lot of time. Kudos provides you with simple tools and guidance to help you maximize readership and citations […]

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Professor Daniel Sifuna donates articles to the Library

Professor Daniel Namusonge  Sifuna has donated print copies of the following articles to the Kenyatta University Post Modern Library: Sifuna, D (2020). Governance of Public Universities in Kenya and Trade Unionization of Academic Staff: The University Academic Staff Union (UASU). Journal of Popular Education in Africa,                    […]

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