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MEDBOX: A database of health publications

MEDBOX is an open access database of health related publications. The idea of MEDBOX was conceived by the Medical Mission Institute in Wuerzburg during an UN-organised Health Cluster Meeting in Myanmar in 2008. Participants shared their challenges in accessing WHO guidelines and other related guidelines. In December 2015, two years after its launch, the MEDBOX […]

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Library support for staff and postgraduate students’ research

The Kenyatta University Post Modern Library has dedicated the Research & Special Collection Library & Research Commons Section for support to staff and postgraduate students’ research. This sections aims at meeting all the user needs of postgraduate students and staff of Kenyatta University. It is located on the fourth floor of the Library with an […]

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Kenyatta University has implemented Online Journal Systems (OJS) to host journals published in the University. Authors can register with any of the journals hosted and submit their publication for consideration for publishing. The system is freely available to all Kenyatta University Schools that have a journal. OJS is optimized for search engine discovery hence enhancing […]

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Google Scholar Profile/Account

Google scholar is a search engine that indexes metadata of full text scholarly literature. Scholars can create their profiles Why do you need a Google scholar account? Provides a very simple way of collating your publications You can track your citation metrics Gives you visibility as an author Collectively gives institutions visibility Improve on our […]

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Kenyatta University Primary School Pupils visit the Library

  The 2019 class eight pupils of Kenyatta University Primary School visited the Kenyatta University Post Modern Library on 5th September 2019. The pupils were welcomed to the Library by Dr. G. Njoroge, the Chief University Librarian. Ms. Kageni from the Circulation Services Section gave a motivational talk to the students. The University recently donated […]

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Do you have an ORCID account?

ORCID stands for Open Researcher and Contributor ID. The ID is a persistent digital identifier that distinguishes you from every other researcher. Your ORCID account profiles you as a researcher. What are the benefits of having an ORCID? With an ORCID account you can showcase all your publications from a single account regardless of varied name […]

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Post Modern Library orientation kicks off

Dr. Njoroge, The Chief University Librarian welcoming first years Library orientation for Kenyatta University first year students kicked off today, 30th August, from 8.00am. The students are introduced to the state of the art Library facilities and services offered at the Post Modern Library. The session includes a tour of the Library. Some of the key […]

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Welcome to all first years!

  The Kenyatta University Post Modern Library congratulates and welcomes all first year students joining this great University. Kenyatta University is home to some of the world’s top scholars, researchers and experts in diverse fields. The Library is committed to supporting you as you follow in the steps of these academic  giants.  In this regard, […]

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Kenyatta University Excels in Web Ranking

Kenyatta University has once again confirmed its prowess by being ranked second position after University of Nairobi by Web of Universities Ranking also known as Webometrics that released the second edition of ranking on 30th July 2019. The ranking results are usually released in January and July of every year. The indicators measured are presence, […]

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