Library Borrowing Matrix
Comprehensive overview of borrowing privileges, loan terms, limits, and conditions for all user categories across Pwani University Library collections.
Students
4 Books | 14 Days Loan
1 Renewal AllowedTeaching Staff
10 Books | 30 Days Loan
2 Renewals AllowedNon-Teaching Staff
4 Books | 14 Days Loan
1 Renewal AllowedExternal / Alumni
Reference Only
On-Site Reading Access| User Category | Max Item Limit | Loan Duration | Renewal Limit | Overdue Fine Rate | Key Condition / Privilege |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Staff | 10 Books | 30 Days | 2 Times | Standard Terms | Full access to main stock & reserves |
| Undergraduate Students | 4 Books | 14 Days | 1 Time | Ksh 5 / Day per book | Active semester registration required |
| Postgraduate Students | 6 Books | 21 Days | 1 Time | Ksh 5 / Day per book | Research & e-resources support included |
| Non-Teaching Staff | 4 Books | 14 Days | 1 Time | Ksh 5 / Day per book | Valid university staff ID required |
| Alumni | Reference Only | N/A (In-Library) | N/A | N/A | On-site reference & e-repository access |
| PU Community / Affiliates | 2 Books | 7 Days | 1 Time | Ksh 10 / Day per book | Departmental recommendation required |
| External Researchers | Reference Only | N/A (In-Library) | N/A | N/A | Requires institutional intro letter & pass |
| Staff Dependants | 2 Books | 7 Days | 1 Time | Ksh 5 / Day per book | Staff member guarantee required |
| Visitors | Reference Only | Day Access | N/A | N/A | Valid ID/Passport registration at entrance |
Important Borrowing Rules & Guidelines
- Reserve Collection (Short-Loan): Materials borrowed from the Reserve/Short-Loan section must be returned within 3 hours or used strictly within the library. Overdue fines for reserve materials accrue at Ksh 10 per hour.
- Renewals: Materials can be renewed provided they have not been reserved by another user.
- Overdue Accounts: Members with unpaid fines or unreturned overdue books will have borrowing privileges temporarily suspended.
