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A vibrant academic resource center with over 13,000 processed volumes — supporting research, learning, and discovery.

13,000+

Processed Volumes

KLISC

E-Resource Access

5,000+

Students Served

2016

Established

Library Department

Message from the HOD

Charles Obat

Welcome to Tom Mboya University Library, established in 2016 when the institution was founded. What began as a modest collection of books has grown into a vibrant academic resource center with over thirteen thousand processed volumes actively utilized by our community.

Our comprehensive collection spans diverse disciplines including Linguistics, Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Business, Humanities, and more. Through our subscription to KLISC, we provide access to an extensive range of electronic resources.

The library takes pride in its team of qualified and dedicated professionals committed to delivering exceptional service to both students and faculty members.

Charles Obat

Head of Library Department

What We Offer

Library Services

Our Foundation

Vision & Mission

Guiding Principles of Our Library Services

Our Vision

To be the premier academic hub for information provision, knowledge dissemination, and cultural preservation.

Our Mission

To deliver exceptional information services that empower teaching, learning, and research excellence.

Core Aspects

Essential Components

Library Staff

  • In Charge:Charles Obat
  • Email:cobat@tmu.ac.ke
  • Head – User Services
  • Head – Library ICT
  • Head – Technical Services

Opening Hours

Our library is open to serve you during the following hours:

  • Mon – Thu:8:00 a.m – 8:00 p.m
  • Friday:8:00 a.m – 5:00 p.m
  • Saturday:9:00 a.m – 4:00 p.m
  • Sun & Holidays:Closed

* Extended hours during examination periods

Guidelines

Library Policies

Lending Policy
Category of UsersShort LoanLong Loan
ItemsDurationItemsDuration
1Teaching Staff17 days530 Days
2Non-Teaching Staff11 day214 days
3Undergraduates/Diploma/Certificate11 day414 days
4Postgraduate17 days530 days
5ODEL Students17 days530 days
6Management & Council17 days530 days
Digital Library Rules

Clearance

  1. All users must clear from the library before leaving the University.
  2. All borrowed books must be returned before clearance.

Liability

Users must ensure valuable items are not left at the baggage area. The library is not responsible for unattended property.

Library Sections

  1. Technical Processing – document acquisition
  2. Circulation – issuing/returning
  3. Periodical – journals, magazines
  4. Reference – encyclopedias, dictionaries
  5. Stack – main collection
  6. Study Room – quiet spaces
  7. IT Section – computers & e-resources
  8. Back Volumes – periodical archives
  9. Special Collection – unique collections
  10. Braille – visually impaired resources
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Tools

Research Tools

Students accessing library
Access

Access to Information

The library provides access to a comprehensive collection of academic resources including books, journals, theses, e-resources, and newspapers in both physical and digital formats to support the entire academic community.

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Support

Support for Learning & Research

The library actively supports the academic journey through specialized services including one-on-one consultations, group training sessions, and tailored support for coursework and independent research projects.

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Research support

Explore the Library

Access our catalogue, e-resources, and discover everything the TMU Library has to offer.

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