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Pwani University Library 
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@Pwani University Library
Mon - Sat, 2022
8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
+254 725 91 61 45/
+254 776 36 89 46
library.pu.ac.ke
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Knowledge Ambassadors

The KAPU club is for PU students who are passionate about acquiring exorbitant skills in information search.

Knowledge Ambassadors

The PU Library knowledge ambassador's club for students who are passionate about acquiring exorbitant skills in information search and retrieval techniques.

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Institutional Repository

This is a digital online archive for collecting, preserving, and disseminating digital copies of the PU Research materials.

Institutional Repository (IR)

Welcome to PU Research Repository, a digital service archive that collects, preserves, and distributes digital material. It preserves the institution's legacy; facilitates digital preservation and scholarly communication.

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Exambank (Past Exam Papers)

This is a digital space for collection and dissemination of past examination papers in digital format for revisions.

Exambank (Past Examination Papers

The past examination papers can be accessed on-campus 24/7

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My Library Account

Login to your account. Manage your account information, pay fines, place holds or renew materials.

My Library Account

You can access your library account through the OPAC, log in renew books borrowed & pay fines due, also reserve a book. Request for account details if you dont have the password

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Information Literacy

The library conducts scheduled Information Literacy services or up on request by the departments

Information Literacy

The Library conducts training sessions in Information Literacy Skills for users. Such as: how to access the print and e-resources, Referencing methods using reference management tools and Academic Integrity (use of anti-plagiarism software).

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Electronic Resources

PU library gives access to both subscribed & open access electronic resources such as: ejournals and ebooks

Electronic Resources

The subscribed & open access ejournals & ebooks can be access either on-campus or off-campus 24/7 using internet or intranet

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Virtual Library Services

The Virtual Library is located in the library building second floor west wing.

Virtual Library Services (VL)

The VL gives access to managed workstations for access of eresources and academic sites for research and development.

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OPAC

This is the Library's search tool used to locate books in print formats in the library shelves & collection. You can either find the Catalogue Search box on the Library's web homepage

Online Catalogue

The OPAC can be accessed on either the library's website homepage or quicklinks for quick search of books in print format

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Reference & Information Services

PU Librarians provides the service either online or in person at the reference section

Reference & Information Services

These services entails online enquiries and assistance also in person enquiries at the reference librarian section in the library

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<strong>MR. MOSES R.S. ISUTSA, MLIS (AKU), (MKLA).</strong>
MR. MOSES R.S. ISUTSA, MLIS (AKU), (MKLA).UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN

MESSAGE FROM THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN'S DESKWelcome to Pwani University Library

Pwani University Library visualizes to provide the highest quality of information and knowledge products and services to the entire university community and our esteemed stakeholders. This is achieved through continuous consultation of   University Council, University Top Management, Senate, Lecturers and Students coupled with continuous assessment of existing and emerging resources pertinent to senate approved university programmes.

 

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Latest News & Events

Keep up to date with new information resources, library inductions, information literacy trainings and more. Get the latest library news from our News & Events page. Find library bulletins, upcoming event information, research news and feature stories covering the PU Library.

PHD STUDENTS STUDY-ROOM!


A dedicated study-space for post-graduate students is available on the 3rd  floor West Wing of the PU Library. The room has laptop desks with seats. PhD students can access the room from Monday to Friday 8:30AM-9:45PM. Sat: 9AM-2PM.
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VIRTUAL LIBRARY SERVICES!

Welcome to the Virtual Library which is a curation of educational electronic resources and tools to assist students, staff  and the community. The Virtual Library is located at West Wing 2nd Floor.
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COLLABORATIVE DISCUSSION CARRELS!

Prefer to study with your friends? Does being surrounded by other people studying help you get down to work?
Our open plan seating might be your best choice. A large open plan seating area for collaborative discussion is available in the first floor east wing of the library (1FE001) with 24/7 wifi connectivity and power sockets. 
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NEWLY ACQUIRED BOOKS

The library holds newly acquired information materials.
The available books can be brownsed and retained at the NewlyArriaval Dispaly Shelves. Users can also borrow them either on short-loan or long-loan basis. 

      ONLINE LIBRARY SURVEYUser Satisfaction Survey

      The PU library staff regularly conducts user surveys to evaluate services in order to ensure efficient and effective service delivery to users.

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      Reference Management Tools

      Reference management tools allow you to store and manage the references that you gather in the course of your research project. Visit the library for research referencing tools. Web-based referencing tools are also available for free usage online 24/7. 

      Contact Us

      P.O Box 195-80108
      Kilifi County, Kenya
      +254 725 91 61 45
      +254 776 36 89 46
      library@pu.ac.ke

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