LIBRARY RULES & REGULATIONS

• OPENING HOURS
  
  
  • Monday – Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • The library is closed on Sundays and all public holidays

• KEMRI LIBRARY USERS
  
  The following people are allowed to use KEMRI library:
  • KEMRI students,
  • Faculty and staff
  • KEMRI Alumni
  • Registered external users and visitors
    
    
• CONDUCT OF LIBRARY USERS
  
  
  • Silence should be observed while in the library
  • All library patrons should keep the library clean
  • Cell phones should remain in vibration or silent mode while in the library
  • No food and drinks are allowed in the library
  • Leave library books on the reading tables, do not return them to the shelve
  • Take proper care of the library collections, any loss or damage shall attract a penalty
  • All bags, hats, heavy jackets or luggage of any kind should be left on the reception desk
  • Return borrowed library materials on or before their due dates. Failure to do so, a penalty will be charged.
    
    

• BORROWING PROCEDURE
  
  
  • The borrower must present an ID card, valid for the current semester, to borrow library materials.
  • Only the owner of a library-registered ID is authorized to borrow materials on his or her card.
  • Visitors who wish to use the library must clear with the staff in charge before any transaction takes place in the library.
    
    

• LOAN PERIODS
  • Circulation collections Books shall be loaned for a period of 10 and 15 days to students and staff respectively
  • Short loan books shall be borrowed for 24 hours ·
  • Materials on loan may be renewed twice provided no one has requested them.
  • The library can recall any material that is on loan depending on its demand
    
    

• FINES
  
  
  • The following fines shall apply for returning library materials late Circulation collection: Kshs 5 per day Short loan collection: Kshs 2 per hour
    
    

• DAMAGE/ LOSS OF LIBRARY MATERIALS
  
  
  • All users will be held responsible for any damage or loss of library materials in their possession and will be required to meet the cost of replacement and processing
  • Lost library books that are recovered, must be handed to the librarian as they remain the property of the Institute Library
  • It is the responsibility of the borrower to see to it that a book is in good order when borrowed and if a book is returned in a damaged condition it will be assumed it has been damaged while in the possession of the last borrower
  • Any user who causes damage to or loss of any library materials or other library property will be charged for replacement costs.
  • The marking of books and other library materials will be regarded as damage.
    
    

• PRINTING AND PHOTOCOPYING
  
  These services will be available to all users at a cost.
  Users are advised to strictly observe the copyright law while photocopying and printing.