Library

 

About the Library

Oshwal College Library is located on the 2nd Floor of the Main Block. The Library’s core business is the acquisition, organization, preservation and dissemination of information to end users in support of academic, research and teaching excellence in the College.
It has a rich collection of information materials in both print and non-print formats. These include volumes of up-to-date books, periodicals and newspapers. The library is also linked to international e-databases and thousands of e-journals, giving the users access to a global wealth of information and knowledge.
Library Vision
To be a model of excellence in providing leadership in acquiring, managing and organizing information and for offering new and emerging technological platforms in support of faculty and student research, teaching and learning.
Library Mission
To support the College’s goal of becoming a leading institution of higher learning by providing information resources and services for teaching, learning and research and which enable the creation of knowledge and career advancement.
Who is eligible to use the library?

  • Registered students for the Current Semester
  • College Staff
  • Non-Registered Students at a fee as prescribed by the management from time to time.

Library Opening Hours

Monday to Friday: 08.30 AM- 7.45PM
Saturday: 08.30 AM- 4.00 PM

The Library is closed on Sundays and Public Holidays.
Key Services

  • Circulation (Lending, Renewal and Reservation)
  • Reference and Referral Services
  • Current Awareness Services
  • Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI)
  • Internet services-unlimited access to the Internet

Library Rules and Regulations
Access

  • All Library users must be current registered students of the college, staff and any other authorized external users
  • Access to the Library is subject to production of a valid student or library card

Borrowing and return of materials

  • Registered members are allowed to borrow library information resources as per the library policy which is available on request from the Librarian.

Use and conduct

  • All users are expected to check the library notice boards regularly for new updates, general guide and rules governing usage and conduct in the library.

Contacts

You can contact the College Librarian or Assistant College Librarian for any queries via:

Telephone:      +254 729 644 691 / +254 733 707 902

Email:             librarian@oshwalcollege.ac.ke

 


Oshwal College Core Values.   |  The College shall adhere to the following core values in the realization of its vision and to fulfill its mission:   |  Continuous Learning: Promote a culture of endless learning in the organization.   |  Creativity and Innovation: Develop a culture of focus on individual, organizational and national development.   |  Competence and professionalism: Promote competence and professionalism to ensure academic excellence.  | Equality: Offer equal opportunities for employment and learning. | Collegiality: Foster teamwork and cooperation in working environment, commitment within the institution amongst staff, administration and students | Honesty: Interact with employee, students and society in an honest, responsible, and fair and caring manner. | Integrity: Uphold discipline and inculcate integrity amongst staff and students through adherence to our code of ethics and the scheduled timetable. | Universality: Embrace nationally and internationally accepted best practices in health and safety and in all our operations. | Responsibility: To inculcate a sense of responsibility amongst all stakeholders towards the needs of the society, nation and the environment…

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