Prof. Kahindi VC, while chairing University Management Meeting today 21-8-2024, receives with appreciation Dr. Najma Dharani invaluable donation to Pwani University Library.

Jan V of Belter Globe Forestry donates assorted forestry journals to Mr. Moses Isutsa, Head of Pwani University Library on 18 July 2024. Next to Jan is Dr. J. Jefwa (DBS)

Dr. Najma Dharani of Kenyatta University hands over 10 boxes of books to Mr. Isutsa Moses, the head of Library, 0n 17 July 2024

Pwani University Senior Librarian receives books from John Nene donated by Dr. Edith Miano, Pwani University and Prof. Sissi Belinda and Neil in support of Art and Design, Diploma and Degree Programmes on 13th March 2024

Knowledge Ambassadors Pwani University Club Members (KAPU) Poses for a photo after conducting the KAPU Awareness Day at the PU Library building on 8th February 2024

Mr. Tom Abuto addressing first year students academic year 2023/2024 on Circulation services & Library Rules & Regulations

Mr. Moses Isutsa welcoming & introducing first year students academic year 2023/2024 to the Pwani University Modern Library

Kakoneni Girls High School students accessing the Pwani University Virtual Library Services

Kakoneni Girls High School visist to the Pwani University Library on 24th June 2022

Mrs. Everlyne Vugutsa training Kakoneni Girls High School students on Information Literacy Services in the PU Library

Mr. Arnold Mwanzu, The Agakhan University Librarian (Nairobi) makes his presentation during the PUOOAJS launch 12/9/2022

Invited Guests from TUM, Lukenya, Coast Polytechnic, TTU follow keenly the launch of Pwani University Online Open Access Journal System Launch on 12/090/2022 at Pwani University

Mr. Peter Okello Ouma addressing Kakoneni Girls School Students on the Virtual Library Services

Pwani University Deans, Directors and Registrars listen attentively during the PUOOAJS lauch on 12/09/2022

Pwani University VC Prof. Rajab Launches PUOOAJS at Resource Centre on 12-9-2022. Behind Dr. G. Njoroge Chief University Librarian KU and Front Mr. B. Shiundu of Strathmore Univ. Library

Pwani University VC Prof. Rajab Centre (Front) with participants during the launch of the PUOOAJS on 12/09-2022

Received assorted periodical materials from. Dr. Melita Samoilys . Director CORDIO East Africa courtesy of Prof. Fulanda efforts on 21 February 2023

Kakoneni Girls School Students Browsing library Collections in the PU Modern Library

Mr. Saidi Kaonge and students from Moi Kadzonzo girls after being taken through PU Library current awareness services.

Mr. Saidi Kaonge posing for a photo with students from Great Vonwald senior school during their visit to the PU Library

Mr. S. Kaonge bringing awareness to a benchmarking lot from North Coast Medical Training College on the systems and services offered by PU Library on 7/10/2021

PU Librarian, Mr. Moses Isutsa makes his remarks during thepwani University Oline Open Access Journal System Launch on 12/09/2022

Wikipedia Training Team meeting with the Librarian Mr. Isutsa and PU Vice Chancellor Prof. Rajab in his office on 4/3/2022

University Librarian Mr. Isutsa addressing the Wikipedia training members on 4/3/2022

Knowledge Ambassadors Club members and PU Librarians with VC during the training session on 3/4/2022

Knowledge Ambassadors

The KAPU club is for PU students who are passionate about acquiring exorbitant skills in information search.

Knowledge Ambassadors

The PU Library knowledge ambassador's club for students who are passionate about acquiring exorbitant skills in information search and retrieval techniques.

Institutional Repository

This is a digital online archive for collecting, preserving, and disseminating digital copies of the PU Research materials.

Institutional Repository (IR)

Welcome to PU Research Repository, a digital service archive that collects, preserves, and distributes digital material. It preserves the institution's legacy; facilitates digital preservation and scholarly communication.

Exambank (Past Exam Papers)

This is a digital space for collection and dissemination of past examination papers in digital format for revisions.

Exambank (Past Examination Papers

The past examination papers can be accessed on-campus 24/7

My Library Account

You can access your library account through the OPAC, log in renew books borrowed & pay fines due, also reserve a book. Request for account details if you dont have the password

Information Literacy

The library conducts scheduled Information Literacy services or up on request by the departments

Information Literacy

The Library conducts training sessions in Information Literacy Skills for users. Such as: how to access the print and e-resources, Referencing methods using reference management tools and Academic Integrity (use of anti-plagiarism software).

Electronic Resources

PU library gives access to both subscribed & open access electronic resources such as: ejournals and ebooks

Electronic Resources

The subscribed & open access ejournals & ebooks can be access either on-campus or off-campus 24/7 using internet or intranet

Virtual Library Services

The Virtual Library is located in the library building second floor west wing.

Virtual Library Services (VL)

The VL gives access to managed workstations for access of eresources and academic sites for research and development.

OPAC

This is the Library's search tool used to locate books in print formats in the library shelves & collection. You can either find the Catalogue Search box on the Library's web homepage

Online Catalogue

The OPAC can be accessed on either the library's website homepage or quicklinks for quick search of books in print format

Reference & Information Services

PU Librarians provides the service either online or in person at the reference section

Reference & Information Services

These services entails online enquiries and assistance also in person enquiries at the reference librarian section in the library

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MR. MOSES R.S. ISUTSA, MLIS (KU), (MKLA).HEAD OF PWANI UNIVERSITY LIBRARY

MESSAGE FROM THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN'S DESKWelcome to Pwani University Library

Pwani University Library visualizes to provide the highest quality of information and knowledge products and services to the entire university community and our esteemed stakeholders. This is achieved through continuous consultation of the University Council, University Top Management, Senate, Lecturers and Students coupled with continuous assessment of existing and emerging resources pertinent to senate approved university programmes.

Academic Integrity Checker

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QUICKLINKS

NEWLY ACQUIRED BOOKS

The library holds newly acquired information materials.
The available books can be brownsed and retained at the NewlyArriaval Dispaly Shelves. Users can also borrow them either on short-loan or long-loan basis.

ONLINE LIBRARY SURVEYUser Satisfaction Survey

The PU library staff regularly conducts user surveys to evaluate services in order to ensure efficient and effective service delivery to users.

FILL THE SURVEY FORM HERE

Library ServicesTools Quicklinks

Reference management tools allow you to store and manage the references that you gather in the course of your research project. Visit the library for research referencing tools. Web-based referencing tools are also available for free usage online 24/7.

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