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Library

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“The only thing that you absolutely have to know, is the location of the Library.” Albert Einstein

Librarian’s Welcome Message

Warm welcome to KSTVET Library. Our library seeks to provide access to quality library services and a wide array of relevant information resources to meet learning, training and research needs of KSTVET community. Certainly, to be sure that you are heading in the right direction in life, each direction is good if there is a Library along the way.

KSTVET Library facility is located in a uniquely eye-catching building which is aesthetically appealing. It was built around characteristics of the intended users where technical trainers and trainees are able to experience the Library in its splendor as a resourceful learning and research space with conducive environment. It was designed with a unique ambience to enhance concentration while studying by avoiding distraction… it is probably the only Library in Kenya with a striking purple carpet and comfortable, wooden mahogany reading chairs.

KSTVET Library as the hub of knowledge is well managed and systematically organized by competent staff (Team Library) making it a place where you can expect smart and clear answers to satisfy your informational needs.

Neil Gaiman perfectly describes what is happening in digital times: “Google can bring you back 100,000 answers, but a Librarian can bring you back the right one.”

Members of KSTVET community have privilege to access our Library facilities to utilize a rich collection of information resources, and use free internet for academic excellence. Library team is ready and willing to serve you, therefore feel most welcome to access and utilize the available services and resources in a conducive environment for study and research.

About KSTVET Library

Our Library was established in 1978 as an academic library along with the College (formerly Kenya Technical Trainers College -KTTC) to support study and teaching of Technical, Business and Pedagogical disciplines within the framework of the institution’s programmes. KSTVET Library supports training, learning and research needs of KSTVET community by providing required course textbooks, supplementary reading materials, and e-resources.

Aim

To deliver responsive library and information services to support the achievement of quality technical training, learning, and research.

Vision

To be a modern information center in the provision, dissemination, and preservation of quality knowledge.

Mission

To provide quality library services with a wide range of information resources to support training in technical teacher education and technology.

Library Opening Hours

 Regular Term Period Operating Hours:

DAY

OPERATING TIME

Monday – Friday

9.00 A.M. – 10.00 P.M.

Saturday

9.00 A.M. – 5.00 P.M.

  Vacation Period Operating Hours:

DAY

OPERATING TIME

Monday – Thursday

8.00 A.M.  –   1.00 P.M.

2.00 P.M.  –   5.00 P.M.

Friday

8.00 A.M.  –   4.00 P.M.

NOTE:

  • Closed on Sunday, public, religious and gazetted holidays.
  • The Library may also temporarily be closed whenever there is an official activity/function in the institution requiring Library staff to participate. In such circumstances, Library users will be notified.

Fines on Overdue Materials:

  • A fine/overdue charge determined from time to time is charged per day, per item on materials retained beyond the date due for return of general collection.
  • Short-loan materials should be returned after three (3) hours. Overdue fine is charged per hour after the indicated return time, or after 10.00 A.M. the following working day for overnight loans.

 Payment of Fines:

  • All fines MUST be paid to the College Cashier and the payee will be issued an official receipt to be presented to Library staff working at the Circulation Counter.
  • Until the fine is paid, the library privileges remain withdrawn.

Library Membership:

KSTVET Library as an academic Library exists primarily to serve KSTVET community which includes internal clients listed below:

  • KSTVET Trainees/Learners/Students;
  • KSTVET Academic Staff (Trainers/Instructors/Facilitators); and
  • KSTVET Non-Academic Staff.

 NOTE:

  • Access to KSTVET Library facilities is free to all the categories of internal users.
  • Library fee for trainees/students is payable every term.
  • Privilege to access may not always be granted or can be withdrawn in case of misconduct. Library administration reserves the right of admission.
  • In attempt to reach out more users, and as a way of contributing to community social responsibility (CSR) efforts of the College, KSTVET Library services may also be extended at a fee to limited external users whenever possible who may utilize Library facility for research, life-long learning and leisure reading.
  • Currently, privileges to all external users are withdrawn due to limited resources in demand and the effects of Covid-19 pandemic therefore the outreach program remains halted. Any inconvenience cause is highly regretted.

Borrowing of Library Materials:

Once registered, KSTVET trainees use their College IDs while members of staff are issued with a Library membership card. The card should be availed whenever a Library member wishes to use Library facilities and/or services.

  • Only registered users with valid/activated borrower’s cards are allowed to borrow information materials from the Library.

 Loan Period:

KSTVET Library members are eligible to borrow books for use away from the Library for free as tabulated below: –

User Category

No. of Books

Loan Period

KSTVET Trainees (Students)

3 books

14 days; renewable once

KSTVET Trainers (Academic Staff)

8 books

28 days; renewable once

KSTVET Non-Teaching Staff

4 books

28 days; Not renewable

All External Users

N/A

Use within the Library only

 Conditions of Loans:

Information materials available for borrowing are only loaned to registered members of KSTVET Library on the strict understanding that:

  • All borrowed items are subject to scrutiny at the security checkpoint.
  • All categories of Library materials are borrowed using individual’s identity card and must be returned on time.
  • These includes short-loan materials, periodicals, and research projects; and they must be returned on or before indicated due-date, or on demand from the Library staff.
  • Returning Library materials beyond the due-date or doing any injury/damage to Library items in any form constitutes a serious offense liable to disciplinary action.
  • To return borrowed books, hand it to the Library staff working at the service counters. There is also a ‘Book Shuttle or Drop-Box’ facility provided for safe and express returning of books when the Library is closed or as directed.
  • All books borrowed by students must be returned by the end of every term.
  • All materials borrowed should be returned before a user goes on holiday; thus Library books are not to be taken home during holidays.

Library Rules and Regulations

To serve our clients better, the following general rules apply to regulate conduct of all Library users without exception: –

 

 

 

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Library Services: 

Library service points are deliberately positioned in a convenient, customer-focused and learner-friendly environment. There are four major Library sections where services are offered as follows:

 

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E-Books and E-Resources

KSTVET Library manages a rich collection of electronic resources comprising of online information content that integrate contemporary and emerging global trends in technical education meant to complement available print resources for academic success.

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E-Resources:

  • KSTVET Library manages a rich collection of electronic resources comprising of online information content that integrate contemporary and emerging global trends in technical education meant to complement available print resources for academic success.
  • There is a local database of assorted e-resources content including e-books for all the programs offered at KSTVET.
  • Library facility is a hot-spot with a strong Wi-Fi

E-Books:

B-OK.XYZ:

¨   https://b-ok.org/

Cambridge Libraries:

¨   https://www.libraries.cam.ac.uk/eresources

Directory of Open Access Books (DOAB):

¨   http://www.doabooks.org/

JSTOR OA eBooks:

¨   https://about.jstor.org/librarians/books/open-access-books-jstor/

Kenya Education Cloud:

¨   https://kec.ac.ke/

Library of Congress Digital Collections:

¨   https://www.loc.gov/collections/

ManyBooks.net:  

¨   https://manybooks.net/

Open Book Publishers: 

¨   https://www.openbookpublishers.com/

Project Gutenberg: 

¨   https://www.gutenberg.org/

PDF Drive -Free Academic eBooks:

¨   https://www.pdfdrive.com/

Scientific publications:          

¨   https://www.freefullpdf.com

Springer Open:

¨   https://www.springeropen.com/