About The Library

Mission

To carry out basic functions of selecting, acquiring, processing, organizing and dissemination of relevant and up-to-date information in line with the mission of Chuka University.

Vision

A Premier Library in facilitation of users to access extensive range of information resources to enhance academic, research and training for sustainable national and global development.

History

The Library was established by a senior Library Assistant who was transferred from Egerton University main Library. Currently, Chuka University Library System is decentralized and has six automated branches

Old Library
Embu Campus Library
Faculty of Business Library
Igembe Campus Library
Faculty of Science Library
Faculty of Law Library

Library Collection

The library maintains a comprehensive collection of information materials in various formats including books, e-books, Journals, Magazines and newspapers for use by all faculties at the university. The library has also established and populated an Institutional Repository which is online all the time in an Open Access basis.

Library Services include lending of books, Current awareness Service (CAS), searching and retrieval of online and offline information, Reference service, reprographic service, Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI).

LIBARRY POLICIES

The Library has implemented the following policies:

Collection Development Policy
ICT Policy
Reprographic Policy
Institutional repository Policy and
Information Literacy Policy

Membership
Services are offered to library registered users who include: –

Undergraduates.
Postgraduates.
Academic Staff.
Non-academic staff, and
External users (As stipulated in Chuka University Library Policies).

Why do you need a library service as a university student?

Being in a university is a time unlike any other in your academic life.
Unlike learning in secondary school you lecturers will provide with guidance and you are expected to more of the work by yourself through assignments, reading, research, etc.
For this purpose you need a modern, library service to provide you with current information resource books, journals and qualified staff for personal reading, research and class assignments

Our Digital Library Resources

E-journals
E-books
E- databases
E-audio/visual resources
Digital repositories

Why use Chuka Digital Library Service?

We avail to you extensive academic information sources for studies in any academic programme
Our library is web-based meaning that you can access the service from any part of the country through internet connection through mobile gadgets (laptops & smartphones)
Highly qualified and committed library staff assist you throughout your study and ensure that you access all information you need for your learning purposes
We provide outstanding, group and personal services to our Students

Our Services

Access to electronic information resources: e-books and e-journals) to fulfil your research needs
Literature searches: Assistance to retrieve exhaustive information from databases on the subject of your
Information literacy training: Personal and group instruction and guidance (training) on techniques of searching and retrieving information for learning and research purposes
Research consultation: Library consultation on research and writing projects such as theses, term papers and class assignments
Quick reference/enquiry services: Answering general question about knowledge in various subject areas and finding information