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The 21 st century has been characterized by a hullabaloo of online information in practically all
spheres of life. In keeping with this, the library is at the center of research innovation and
creativity by supporting users with tailored information resources by proactively collecting and
profiling information based on information use trends and requests. The library has continued to
expand its electronic resources by subscribing to new databases. To this end the library, through
the Kenya Library and Information Services Consortium (KLISC), has brought on board LWW
Health Library, OVIDSP (Wolters Kluwer), and VitalSource database. These databases are
specific to the newly launched medical programmes in department of medical laboratory science
namely community health, medical laboratory science, and nursing. To cater for the information
needs of the Murang’a University of Technology TVET Institute, the library subscribed to
BUKU electronic database. The electronic resources are accessible 24/7 both on and off campus
via MyLOFT – My Library on Finger Tips application. Besides the library offers group and
individual trainings to users on how to register with MyLOFT, access and use the electronic
resources. The library collection has tremendously increased following the recent acquisition of
core text books for the various schools within the University. Notably, Kiswahili text books,
industrial chemistry, journalism and high school text books required for the B.Ed. Arts
programmes.
Further, the library continues to receive publications by Faculty and Staff at MUT which are
centrally curated weekly in the institutional repository. The upgrade of the repository continues
to enhance research visibility of academic research amongst MUT staff. The repository contains
76 books and book chapters, 91 conference/workshops/seminar/proceedings, 34 institutional
memory items, 859 journal articles, 4996 past examination papers, 27 speeches and lecturers, 56
Theses and dissertations. On campus students can access these resources through the recently
upgraded Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) facilities available on the ground floor of the
university library.
The library introduced a postgraduate section to cater for the needs of the postgraduate students.
The section is equipped with study carrels, Wi-Fi hotspots, masters and PhD hardcopy theses,
and research methodology books. Furthermore, the library being the custodian if the Turnitin
Similarity Checks Application, is charged with the responsibility of assessing the authenticity of
publications by postgraduate students. This is done in partnership with all Deans and CODs to
ensure publications adhere to the prescribed anti-plagiarism policy.

Besides this, the library in its commitments to providing equal opportunities for access to its
resources and services to all users, it has a reserved section for users with disabilities. This
section provides reservations and easy access to other special services depending on the user
information needs. The physical location of the library is convenient for all users with an
accessible entrance and a ramp that can be used to access the upper floors. There are also special
customized toilets at the ground floor washrooms to cater for the needs of the physically
challenged users. It is important to note as well that the resources and facilities at Mariira
campus library have been expanded to serve over 100 students from School of Agriculture. The
library is equipped with more text books in various subjects, study carrels, chairs, computers, and
Wi-Fi access points.
In keeping with the university core values of Research, Integrity, Transparency and
Accountability (RITA), the library is in the process of acquiring two Distribution Switches, one
for main Campus and the other for Mariira campus that will be geared to enhancing internet
connectivity for its increasing patron base. Further, the library intends to support users to meet
their short and long range information needs by leveraging our services with technology as
evidenced by services such as ‘ask a librarian’ real time platform. In its efforts to accentuate
library services, it is in the process of acquiring bronze engraved signages as well as increasing
luggage area to enhance luggage security.