Library
Print and digital resources for every learner and lecturer.
Support Department
WELCOME TO KITALE NATIONAL POLYTECHNIC LIBRARY.
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VisionTo provide information services for technological training and research for global competiveness.
Mission:To provide Library and information services through acquisition, processing, presenting, disseminating and making available relevant literature to all its usersHistoryThe Kitale National Polytechnic Library came into existence in the year 1984.
Objectives:1. Seek continually to identify user needs and to provide Library services to meet those needs2.Build, maintain and sustain Library's resources3.Provide information and relevant data for the curriculum at the university4.Provide adequate reading space for Library users5. Acquire and conserve Library research materials
LIBRARY SYSTEM
The Kitale National Polytechnic library is automated and library services are offered by the use of the ABN library management system. Users can also access the library database through the online public access (OPAC).
SERVICES OFFERED IN THE LIBRARY.
Circulation services
Book binding and repair
Electronic resource access
Reference services
Printing and Photocopying services
Selective Dissemination of Information
Current Awareness
USER ACCESS The library is open to both registered students and staff of the college. Members of the community are also allowed to access the library upon payment of a stipulated fee.
LOAN REGULATIONS college Identification cards are issued to all registered members who are allowed to use reading materials as follows, a) Heads of departmentsUp to five books at a time for a semester
b) Students.
One book for two days for long loan materials and 1 day for short loan materials.
c) Other StaffThree books for a maximum of four days.
NB, Members of the outside community are not allowed to borrow books for use outside the library premises.
LOAN DEFAULTERSOverdue material will attract a fine of 5/= per day.
LOAN RENEWALLoaned materials may be renewed for a further period provided it has not been requested for or loaned out to another user.
RESERVED MATERIALS
These materials may only be used within the library premises.
LOAN RECALLThe Librarian may recall any material on loan if it is required for special purposes by another user.
Multimedia Our libraries provide information in non book format e.g. video cassettes, audio cassettes, CD ROMs (accompanying books). These materials may be issued to the users on request.
E Learning section
Our library has an E Learning section fitted with desktop computers which are used to access online information.
CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO ACCESS OUR E LEARNING RESOURCES
VisionTo provide information services for technological training and research for global competiveness.
Mission:To provide Library and information services through acquisition, processing, presenting, disseminating and making available relevant literature to all its usersHistoryThe Kitale National Polytechnic Library came into existence in the year 1984.
Objectives:1. Seek continually to identify user needs and to provide Library services to meet those needs2.Build, maintain and sustain Library's resources3.Provide information and relevant data for the curriculum at the university4.Provide adequate reading space for Library users5. Acquire and conserve Library research materials
LIBRARY SYSTEM
The Kitale National Polytechnic library is automated and library services are offered by the use of the ABN library management system. Users can also access the library database through the online public access (OPAC).
SERVICES OFFERED IN THE LIBRARY.
Circulation services
Book binding and repair
Electronic resource access
Reference services
Printing and Photocopying services
Selective Dissemination of Information
Current Awareness
USER ACCESS The library is open to both registered students and staff of the college. Members of the community are also allowed to access the library upon payment of a stipulated fee.
LOAN REGULATIONS college Identification cards are issued to all registered members who are allowed to use reading materials as follows, a) Heads of departmentsUp to five books at a time for a semester
b) Students.
One book for two days for long loan materials and 1 day for short loan materials.
c) Other StaffThree books for a maximum of four days.
NB, Members of the outside community are not allowed to borrow books for use outside the library premises.
LOAN DEFAULTERSOverdue material will attract a fine of 5/= per day.
LOAN RENEWALLoaned materials may be renewed for a further period provided it has not been requested for or loaned out to another user.
RESERVED MATERIALS
These materials may only be used within the library premises.
LOAN RECALLThe Librarian may recall any material on loan if it is required for special purposes by another user.
Multimedia Our libraries provide information in non book format e.g. video cassettes, audio cassettes, CD ROMs (accompanying books). These materials may be issued to the users on request.
E Learning section
Our library has an E Learning section fitted with desktop computers which are used to access online information.
Facilities
Equipped workshops and laboratories, with industry standard tools and a dedicated technical instructor for each practical group.