Kenyatta University is the only Kenyan University that has featured in the second edition of the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings that were published on 23rd April 2020. The rankings are based on the impact of universities on selected United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The University was positioned within the 401-600 band. The performance […]
Read MoreBrill publishing has opened up a collection of books and journal articles with research on epidemics, home schooling, crisis management, and more. Feel free to explore and use the Brill COVID-19 collection. This is in line with making more user-friendly student, researcher and lecturer e-resources available as they study remotely away from campus.
Read MoreFor 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 registration […]
Read MoreNovel Coronavirus Information Center: Elsevier’s free health and medical research on novel coronavirus (COVID-19) Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) Information Center for nursing and healthcare educators: Textbooks ScienceDirect Textbooks: The 256 textbooks currently on ScienceDirect will be automatically entitled to all active ScienceDirect customers (including those journals customers who do not currently have books) for a period of 90 […]
Read MoreAs 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 […]
Read MoreTo 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
Read MoreAfrican 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. […]
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreFor 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 […]
Read MoreElectronic 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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