Library
Dickens Rodrigues Wendo
Deputy University Librarian
On behalf of the National Defence University-Kenya Library System, I extend a warm welcome to all students, faculty, and staff of the NDU-K. The Library consists of the up-coming main library at the Seat in Lanet –Nakuru; the National Defence College library, Joint Command and Staff College library; Kenya Military Academy library; International Peace Support Training Centre Library, Defence Forces Technical College Library and the Defence College of Health Sciences library.
The overall objective is for the college Libraries to maintain their individual unique specificities, but share resources and services. These libraries are dotted all over the NDU-K campuses and provide you with both print and online resources. In addition, the libraries provide you with services, programs and spaces that enable you to achieve your personal and academic goals.
The online catalogue (NDU-K Cat) provides all the information you need about print collection and where to find them. You have access to a range of online journals and electronic books. We invite you to explore the library
We are committed to creating an enabling environment to support cutting-edge research as well as high quality training and learning. You are welcome to visit us in the various libraries
Objectives
- Selecting, acquiring and organizing relevant and up-to-date information resources in all formats appropriate to the information needs of the university.
- Establishing, promoting and maintaining a wide range of services and dissemination strategies that support the academic programmes of the University and encourage optimum exploitation of the resources of the library. It will be expected to anticipate future and cater to future information needs of its users and patrons
- Continuous information literacy and orientation to users through a variety of methods in order to provide guidance on use of the library’s collection and inculcate lifelong information skills.
- Adopting technologies that will make information resources accessible to the University community in an equitable, efficient and effective manner.
- Organize and preserve locally produced knowledge within KDF/ NDU-K and provide access.
- Providing a secure and conducive learning environment for use of library resources.
- Ensuring that the university library staff are appropriate, qualified and commensurate with the academic programmes offered as well as the institutional population.
- Adopting an administrative structure that is fully integrated with the institutional organizational structure.
- Providing a library budget that is in line with the applicable CUE guidelines and standards.
- Promote academic integrity and support research, while also deterring plagiarism among users.
General Rules & Regulations
- Only authorized registered users will be allowed to use the library.
- The number of items to be borrowed shall differ according to user category, loan period, resource type, location and policy
- Reference and some controlled materials may be used in the library.
- Lost library books shall be replaced by surcharging the person concerned at 150% of the item’s market price
- The library reserves the right to cancel membership on the basis of misconduct.
- Use of mobile phones in the library is STRICTLY prohibited and will be punished by suspension.
- Smoking, drinking and eating are not allowed in the library.
- Briefcases, large bags, and parcels must be deposited at the baggage area.
- Users who inconvenience others in any way while in the library shall be subjected to disciplinary action.
- All library material must be handled with care.
- Loss of library material should be reported immediately.
- Users must declare what they are carrying when entering and leaving the library.
- Silence must be maintained in the library.
- Library materials are not to be re-shelved by the user.
- All users must clear all dues with the library on leaving or exiting from the university KDF.
Overview
National Defence College (NDC) library serves the National Defence College community. It is located inside the college at Karen, Warai North Road. NDC library recognizes university libraries are partners in the educational vision and mission of the mother institution. As such, the library seeks to develop and support information-literate university community that can discover, access, and use information resources effectively for studying, teaching, research and lifelong learning. Additionally, the college library (in conjunction the main library) supports continuous improvement of institutional effectiveness, accreditation and such other accountability requirements.
The success of the library will be contingent on continuing to align library goals with the goals of the College as a whole. NDC’s reputation as a top-rated College continues to grow. Similarly, the library continues to distinguish itself as a leader in transforming, preserving, and making accessible enviable information resources. The library endeavor to translate the changing and diverse research needs of our College into innovative and effective services and information experiences.
Library Hours
MONDAY – FRIDAY: 0730 – 2000 HOURS SATURDAY 0900 – 1300 HOURS SUNDAY & PUBLIC HOLIDAYS: CLOSED
Information Resources
NDC library collection of over 10,000 books in defence, security and strategy as well as wide range of journals and databases to support the teaching, learning and research. The print books are available on the shelves and can be accessed from the library catalogue. Besides the print collections, the library, through NDU-K subscribes to Kenya Library and Information Services Consortium (KLISC) for electronic databases containing journals and e-books relevant to academic courses offered in this college.
Contact us
- 71 Warai North Rd
P O Box 24381 – 00502
Karen, Nairobi. - Email Us
Overview
Joint Command and Staff College (JCSC) library serves the college community. It is located inside the college at Karen, Westwood Park Road. JCSC library recognizes that university libraries are partners in the educational vision and mission of the mother institution. As such, the library seeks to develop and support information-literate university community that can discover, access, and use information resources effectively for studying, teaching, research and lifelong learning.
Library Hours
MONDAY – FRIDAY 0730 – 2000 HOURS SATURDAY 0900 – 1300 HOURS SUNDAY & PUBLIC HOLIDAYS - CLOSED
Information Resources
JCSC library collection of over 11,000 books in defence, strategy and professional military studies as well as wide range of journals and databases to support the teaching, learning and research. The print books are available on the shelves and can be accessed from the library catalogue. Besides the print collections, the library, through NDU-K subscribes to Kenya Library and Information Services Consortium (KLISC) for electronic databases containing journals and e-books relevant to academic courses offered in this college.
Contact us
Joint Command and Staff College Westwood Park Rd P O Box 24232 – 00502 Karen, Nairobi.
Overview
The Kenya Military Academy serves the entire Military academy community. It is located within the Gen R Kibwana wing of the main administration block that is Gen D R Tonje complex. The main users of the library are Cadets (students of Bsc in Defence and Security) and the entire Academy staff. It strives to provide information resources that propel the Academy’s Vision of being a Centre of excellence for foundational Military Officer training and education. The library therefore endeavors to provide relevant and adequate information resources to the ever-changing Cadets training needs. Since the Academy is the entry of the Cadets into the military life, the library aims to inculcate in the cadets an understanding of the importance of continuous and effective use of information resources for studying, teaching, research and lifelong learning
Library Hours
Mondays - Fridays 0700 – 1900 HOURS Saturdays 0800 – 1300 HOURS Sundays CLOSED
Information Resources
The library houses about 15,000 copies of textbooks and handbooks that cover various subject areas that include Military studies, Diplomacy, International relations, History studies, Research, Psychology, Communication among others. It has about 2500 copies of professional military manuals. These are available on the shelves. It has a sitting capacity of 450 users at any one time. The library further provides users with electronic resources through the Kenya Library and Information Recourses Consortium subscription platform. It further provides Internet access to the users through the Online Resource centre.
Contact us
The Kenya Military Academy – Attn Library P O Box 370 Nakuru Telephone 051-851141 Ext 3416 Email Us
Overview
The International Peace Support Training Centre’s library is located at the main campus along Westwood Park Road in Karen, Nairobi. Our mission is to provide relevant academic and information resources for research to all our clients. It falls under the Department of Peace and Security Research Department (PSRD) and is located on the 1st floor of the Research and Simulation Complex building, at IPSTC Karen.
Library Hours
Monday – Friday 0800 – 1700HOURS Weekends and Public Holidays CLOSED
Information Resources
IPSTC library has a collection of over 3,000 books. The library also stocks periodicals of IPSTC research products in the category of Issue Briefs, Occasional Papers, Africa Amani Journals and Peace Builders Newsletters. The library has several assorted Books, Pamphlets and IPSTC Research Products, Journals, UN blue helmet manuals, magazines, and Course materials in soft copy covering thematic areas such as Conflict Prevention, Conflict Management, Post Conflict Recovery, Pre-deployment Training, International Security, Preventive Diplomacy, Media and Politics, Gender and Governance, Law of Armed Conflict, Humanitarian Coordination, International Relations, Human/Children Rights and General Management. In addition to the print collections, the library, through NDU-K subscribes to Kenya Library and Information Services Consortium (KLISC) for electronic databases containing journals and e-books relevant to academic courses offered in this college.
Contact us
The International Peace Support Training Centre, P.O. BOX 24232 – 00502 Westwood Park Road, Karen, Nairobi Kenya Phone: +254791574336 | +254585167 Email Us
Overview
DEFTEC library is an academic library that serves the DEFTEC community. It is located within the college at Embakasi along Airport North Road. The library aims at providing a dynamic and quality user oriented library and information services that promotes teaching, learning, research, and instilling life-long skills.
Library Hours
MONDAY-FRIDAY 0700 -2130 HOURS SATURDAY (DURING EXAMS) 0800 -1300 HOURS SUNDAY AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYS CLOSED
Information Resources
The library has built a high quality collection, by selecting, acquiring and processing current and relevant information resources that meets the information needs of the library patrons. The collection has 5000 books on core subjects such as: mechanical engineering, electrical and electronics engineering and defence information systems .The books are well displayed on the book shelves, and are easily accessed through library catalogue.
Contact us
Overview
Defence College of Health Sciences (DCHS) library is located inside the Defence Forces Memorial Hospital, along Raila Odinga Road. It serves the Defence College of Health Sciences community. DCHS library recognizes that university libraries are partners in the educational vision and mission of National Defence University-Kenya. Therefore, the library seeks to equip and support information seeking university community through access and use information resources effectively for studying, teaching, research and continuous professional development. Additionally, the college library (in conjunction the main library) supports continuous improvement of institutional effectiveness, accreditation and such other accountability requirements.
DCHS endeavors to be a premier institution in medical training and research. For successful achievement of this vision the library will continue to align its goals with those of the College as a whole. Similarly, the library continues to distinguish itself as a leader in transforming, preserving, and making accessible enviable information resources. The library endeavor to translate the changing and diverse research needs of our College into innovative and effective services and information experiences.
Library Hours
MONDAY – FRIDAY 0730 – 1800 HOURS SATURDAY 0900 – 1300 HOURS SUNDAY & PUBLIC HOLIDAYS - CLOSED
Information Resources
DCHS library collection is over 2000 books in medical, nursing as well as wide range of journals and e-books to support teaching, learning and research. The print books are available on the shelves classified in the library of congress classification scheme and can be accessed from the library catalogue. Besides the print collections, the library, through NDU-K subscribes to Kenya Library and Information Services Consortium (KLISC) for electronic databases containing journals and e-books relevant to academic courses offered in this college.
Contact us
Defence College of Health Sciences P O Box 62938-00200 City Square Nairobi, KENYA
Lending
Different categories of library users shall have different lending periods and entitlements as stipulated in the library Rules and Regulations
Loans are renewable subject to demand.
Patrons may reserve information resources that are already in circulation. Material so reserved will be lent out on first come first serve basis.
Members will be informed when reserved material become available via email and must collect them within 24 hours of the notice. Failure
Books and materials designated reference and classified are for use in the library only on request. Such materials will be determined by the University Librarian in consultation with the University management.
Journals will not be lent out.
The library reserves the right to recall material on loan and may restrict circulation of any book in the library.
If the information resources are not returned after three months, they shall be deemed lost, and recovery procedure instituted using the approved instruments.
Reference
Reference services are complemented by trainings, workshops, and information literacy programmes, which provide orientation tours, scheduled workshops on specific topics, and course-related sessions.
For additional information please enquire by in-person, telephone or email
Reserve or Short-loan Service.
This shall be available to users of information resources on high demand. Lecturers shall recommend library resources to be placed on reserve/short loan.
Inter-Library Loan
Through the networks KLISC the library has inter-library arrangements with several libraries. Details of the service are available on request. The library also coordinates its services with the sister college libraries as: National Defence College Library, Joint Command Staff College, Kenya Military Academy Library, International Peace Support Training College Library, Defence Forces Technical College Library, Defence College of Health Science & National Intelligence Research University College Library.
