Strathmore University Library Opening Hours

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Strathmore University Library Opening Hours, to become a world-class scholarly information service provider and a primary partner in teaching, learning and research in the University.

Our Mission: To bring together quality resources, knowledgeable staff and leading edge technology to advance scholarly inquiry, research and life-long learning, fostering human formation and service to society

Our Values

Excellence through the sanctification of work – we strive for excellence and the highest quality output, and the joy of always giving great service
Freedom and responsibility – we respect the freedom of the individual person, with the acknowledgement that with freedom comes responsibility for one actions
Ethical practice – we honor the beliefs, morals and values of our industry and help others to do the same
Personalized attention – we seek to provide a welcoming environment where our patrons and other stakeholders can receive individual and customized services and support
Subsidiarity – we seek to provide solutions at the most immediate level to a need
Collegiality – we respect one another’s commitment to a common purpose and work together to meet the needs of our clients
Life-long learning – we equip our patrons with skills and tools for innovation and adaptability, and contribute to a person’s development of mind and body, intelligence, sensitivity, aesthetic appreciation and spirituality throughout their lives
Service to society – we advance knowledge and strengthen society’s capacity to grow and innovate
Library Rules & Regulations

Library rules and regulations should be followed to enable fair access and use of library facilities by all users. Failure to do so will result in the withdrawal of library rights, suspension of
library rights, or suspension from the university.
1. Students will be issued with a library card at the admissions office. If the card is lost, PLEASE REPORT IMMEDIATELY. A replacement will be issued at a fee.

2. Library items should not be taken out without proper authorization. Theft or attempted theft of library items, equipment, furniture or furnishings is proscribed.

3. All communication gadgets including cell phones, pagers, radios, beepers etc should be put on silent mode before entering the library. No call should be made or received in the library.

4. All bags, briefcases, overcoats etc should be left at the baggage store at the library entrance.

5. The library is a place for silent, private study. Consultations, discussions, group study etc should not be held in the library. The university provides many other areas on campus for this.

6. Smoking and sleeping are not allowed in the library.

7. Foods and drinks should not be taken to the library.

8. Books shall not bemarked in any way e.g. by underlining, writing, ticking etc.

9. Respect the borrowing guidelines for various categories of books.

10. Reference and special collection items should not be taken out of the library.

11. Defacing, mutilating or damaging library items, facilities, equipment, furniture or furnishing or willfully altering or destroying identification marks relating to ownership or location of library items, equipment, furniture or furnishings is not allowed.

12. Users shall not obtain or use a library card under false pretences.

13. Use or possession of items from other libraries that are either overdue or have evidence of having been removed without proper authorization will be confiscated.

NOTE:
Users are encouraged to be vigilant and to report other library users who are breaking library rules to any library staff member.
Report any items in short supply such as books to the staff at the issue desk.
Communication to users is through email, notice boards, continuous user education and point of service areas.
OPENING AND CLOSING HOURS
Monday to Friday7.00 am – 9.00 pm
Saturday8.00 am – 7.30 pm
Sunday1.00 pm – 6.00 pm
Public HolidaysClosed

Public Holiday

EVENT NAMEOPENING HOURSEVENT DATEEVENT DESCRIPTION
December 2019
Jamuhuri DayClosedDecember 12th 2019, ThursdayJamuhuri Day Closure
October 2019
Mashujaa DayClosedOctober 21st 2019, MondayLibrary Closed
Mashujaa DayClosedOctober 20th 2019, SundayLibrary Closed
June 2019
2019 Graduation CeremonyOpen at 2.00 pmJune 28th 2019, FridayThe main University Library remains closed in the morning
2019 Graduation Ceremony RehearsalClosed 2.30 pm – 4.00 pmJune 27th 2019, ThursdayClosed 2.30 pm – 4.00 pm
Madaraka DayClosedJune 1st 2019, SaturdayLibrary Closed
May 2019
Labour DayClosedMay 1st 2019, WednesdayLabour Day
April 2019
Easter MondayClosedApril 22nd 2019, MondayEaster Monday
Easter SundayClosedApril 21st 2019, SundayEaster Sunday
Holy SaturdayClosedApril 20th 2019, SaturdayHoly Saturday
Good FridayClosedApril 19th 2019, FridayGood Friday
January 2019
Christmas Break – 2018ClosedJanuary 1st 2019, TuesdayChristmas Break – 2018
December 2018
Christmas Break – 2018ClosedDecember 31st 2018, MondayChristmas Break – 2018
Christmas Break – 2018ClosedDecember 30th 2018, SundayChristmas Break – 2018
Christmas Break – 2018ClosedDecember 29th 2018, SaturdayChristmas Break – 2018
Christmas Break – 2018ClosedDecember 28th 2018, FridayChristmas Break – 2018
Christmas Break – 2018ClosedDecember 27th 2018, ThursdayChristmas Break – 2018
Christmas Break – 2018ClosedDecember 26th 2018, WednesdayChristmas Break – 2018
Christmas Break – 2018ClosedDecember 25th 2018, TuesdayChristmas Break – 2018
Christmas Break – 2018ClosedDecember 24th 2018, MondayChristmas Break – 2018
Christmas Break – 2018ClosedDecember 23rd 2018, SundayChristmas Break – 2018
Christmas Break – 2018ClosedDecember 22nd 2018, SaturdayChristmas Break – 2018
Christmas Break – 2018ClosedDecember 21st 2018, FridayChristmas Break – 2018
Christmas Break – 20187am – 12.30pmDecember 20th 2018, ThursdayClosed at 12.30pm till January 2019
EVENT NAMEOPENING HOURSEVENT DATEEVENT DESCRIPTION