Library News

Vice Chancellor Receives Books from Rattansi Educational Trust

Kibabii University Vice Chancellor Prof Isaac Ipara Odeo on Friday 2nd December, 2022 received book donations acquired through the Rattansi Foundation. The Foundation gave a donation worth KES 710,000 which amounted to a total

December 6, 2022

22,000 Volumes of Books to enrich Schools and Community Libraries

As part of corporates social responsibility, Kibabii University has today 12th October, 2022 donated 22,000 volumes of books to 28 schools and community libraries across Bungoma County. The consignments, which were flagged off by

October 12, 2022

Renowned Professor Donates Copies of Books to the University

Kibabii University library has received a donation of 390 books from a seasoned scholar Prof. Jude Julius Ongong’a of Kenyatta University. The books are out of his own collection over the years. The professor

February 2, 2022

KIBU DONATES 13,000 BOOKS TO SCHOOLS

In collaboration with Rongo University and African Library Project, Kibabii University donated 13,000 books to 13 schools in Bungoma County on Wednesday 22nd September, 2021. While flagging off the consignment of books, Kibabii University

September 24, 2021

KIBU Receives a Donation of Books from Michael Blundell/Rattansi Education Foundation

On Wednesday, 18th November 2020, Kibabii University received a donation of volumes of books from Michael Blundell/Rattansi Education Foundation. According to the Deputy University Librarian Ms. Ndukuh Charles Kilei, the books were selected according

November 18, 2020

Off-Campus Access to Electronic Resources (Books and Journals)

Download:Off-Campus Access to Electronic Resources (Books and Journals)

October 13, 2020

Library Department 2019/2020 Financial Year Performance Contact Self Evaluation Exercise

In August 2019 the ministry of Education and the Inspectorate of State Corporations negotiated and vetted Kibabii University’s performance contract for the financial year 2019/2020. The contract was cascaded and implemented within the required

August 30, 2020

Digital Electronic Textbox by Kibabii University Press

Lecturers in School of Computing and Informatics (Prof. S. Mbuguah, Dr. R. K. Ronoh and Prof. F. Wabwoba) have published a textbook called “Digital Electronic”. A highly recommended core reading for undergraduate digital electronics

June 15, 2020

Kibabii University Represented at the Official Flag-Off of 64,000 Books for Schools and Community Libraries

Kibabii University in conjunction with Rongo University and African Book Project flag-off books to 63 schools and community libraries, of those schools is Highway Academy Bungoma which is Kibabii University pioneer recipient of books

February 27, 2020

KIBU Library Staff represented at the Library Information and Knowledge Management Workshop

KIBU Library Staff represented at the Library, Information, and Knowledge Management Workshop organized by Information Africa at Sirikwa Hotel Eldoret on 30th -31st January 2020. Topics covered in the workshop are: 1. Library advocacy

February 27, 2020

Library Department Orientation of 2019/2020 First Year Students

2019/2020 first year students during University Library orientation forum led by Ms. Ndukuh Charles Kilei, Deputy University Librarian, Kibabii University. Students were introduced to Library staff, functions, services and procedures. Students were also enlighted on:

September 23, 2019

Kibabii University Receives 23,000 Volumes of Books from Text Book for Change, Canada

Kibabii University Management led by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Ipara Odeo received 23,000 volumes of books from Text Book for Change, Canada on 10th September, 2019. Prof. Ipara noted that it was a blessing

September 10, 2019

Library Department QMS External Quality Audit based on ISO 9001:2015 Standard 2019

Library department was audited in the QMS External Quality Audit based on ISO 9001:2015 Standard on 14th August, 2019 by SGS. The main objective of the QMS External Quality Audit was to verify if

August 15, 2019

University Library Provides 32 New Open Access E-Resource Databases

The University Library has now added 32 open access e-resource databases to the already existing 37 subscribed e-resource databases. These e-resources contain thousands of multidisciplinary e-books, e-journals, e-conference proceedings, e-research papers and many other

July 3, 2019

Institutional Repository Training

Kibabii University Library held a one day Institutional Repository Training for Library staff and other few selected staff on 15th March, 2019 in the Virtue Library. In his opening remarks, Prof. S. Shibairo, the

March 18, 2019

KIBU Represented at the Open Access Policy Seminar

ICT Director, Dr. Mbuguah and Deputy University Librarian, Ms. Ndukuh Charles Kilei attended an Open Access Policy Seminar organized by Kenya Libraries and Information Services (KLISC) in collaboration with Electronic Information for Libraries (EIFL)

March 9, 2019

Library Department gets Deputy University Librarian

Ms. Ndukuh Charles Kilei joins Kibabii University as the Deputy University Librarian

February 28, 2019

University Library 1st QMS Internal Quality Audit Based on ISO 9001:2015 Standard

University Library was audited in the 1st QMS Internal Quality Audit based on ISO 9001:2015 Standard on 25th February, 2019 in the University Librarian’s office. The main objective of the audit was to verify if

February 28, 2019

Library Procures Cutilina Chairs

The University Library has acquired new cutilina chairs for the use in the Library. This comes as boost to the department in enhancing conducive reading environment

December 7, 2018

Anti-plagiarism (Turnitin) Training

School of Graduate Studies in collaboration with the University Library organized for a one day anti-plagiarism (Turnitin) Training of all postgraduate supervisors at the University Senate boardroom on 6th Dec, 2018. The training was

December 7, 2018

Turnitin Plagiarism Checker Training

The library in collaboration with School of Graduate Studies has scheduled for plagiarism checker training on December 6th, 2018 at Senate Board Room starting at 9:00am to 4:00pm.  All staff are welcomed.

December 4, 2018

Training for Repository manager and ICT Persons by KLISC/EIFL

Kibabii Library staff Mr. Okiyai Otieng’ and Mr. Bernard Sitienei had a privilege to attend the training for repository managers organized by Kenya Library & information Services Consortium (KLISC) and Electronic Information for Libraries

December 4, 2018

Kibabii University 4th Annual Information Professionals Workshop

Kibabii University Library Department organized a one day workshop for information Professionals held on Friday 12th October, 2018 in Auditorium C. This is an annual event. The topical areas covered under the theme “Productive,

October 16, 2018

Library Department Represented at the Bungoma A.S.K Satellite Show 2018

Kibabii University led by DVC (Planning, Partnerships, Research and Innovation) Prof. Dr.-Ing. Benedict M. Mutua, PhD, Rer. Nat. participate in the Bungoma A.S.K Satellite Show 2018 at the Masinde Muliro showground in Kanduyi. The A.S.K

September 25, 2018

Inter-denominational Service for 2018/2019 First Year Students

The Kibabii University Christian Union team led by Dr. Robert Wafula organized an Inter-denominational service for 2018/2019 first year students on 14thSeptember, 2018. Invited guest pastor was Timothy Kituyi; the groove award winner and

September 14, 2018

Vice Chancellor’s Speech Presented during Orientation of Freshmen 2018

Sailing Or Drifting Through School Salutation Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academics and Students Affairs; Deputy Vice Chancellor, Administration, Finance and Development; Deputy Vice Chancellor, Planning, Partnerships, Research and Innovations; Deans of Faculties and Schools; Directors

September 13, 2018

Vice Chancellor Address to New Students 2018/2019

The Vice Chancellor Prof. Ipara Odeo gave an address to the 2018/2019 new students at the Graduation Square on 13th September, 2018. Prof. Odeo welcomed students to Kibabii University which is the only University

September 13, 2018

ICTP Donate Books to Kibabii University

Kibabii University Vice Chancellor,Prof. Ipara Odeo together with Prof. Donald Siamba, Dr. Lucy Chikamai and Mr. Munyole receiving donation of books from the Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) Trieste Italy for

September 11, 2018

2018/2019 First Year Students’ Orientation to Library Department

A section of first year students during the lib department orientation. During this exercise, the students were introduced to library staff and later taken through all library services and procedures on 11th September, 2018.

September 11, 2018

4th Annual Information Professionals Workshop

You are cordially invited for a one day workshop for Information Professionals to be held on Firday 12th October, 2018 from 8.00am – 5.00pm. This is an event organized by Kibabii University Library. The topical areas to

September 10, 2018

Malory International Limited visit to the University Library

Malory International Ltd Director Mr. Mathieu Peligry visit Kibabii University Library on 7th September, 2018. In a brief meeting with Ms. Noreen Mulati they discussed partnerships concerning book importation. He latter possed for a

September 7, 2018

Cascading of Performance Contract for 2018/2019 Financial Year

Cascading of Performance Contract for 2018/2019 Financial Year between Vice Chancellor, Deputy Vice Chancellors, Deans, Directors, Head of Departments and Chairpersons of committees on 5th September, 2018 in Senate Boardroom Gallery

September 5, 2018

Kibabii University Begins Biometric Registration of Students

The September 2018 intake is the first group to be registered under the Biometric system. The process entails capturing of students’ fingerprint and digital passport photograph. The move is geared towards the directive from

September 3, 2018

2018/2019 First Year Students Admission

Kibabii University welcomes all 2018/2019 first year students. The new students are undergoing the registration exercise where they are required to verify their academic documents and validate their health records before they are admitted

September 3, 2018

African Journal of Education and Social Sciences (AJESS) Publications 2017

Access recent publications from African Journal of Education and Social Sciences (AJESS) Kibabii University Volume 2 November Issue 2017 at AJESS Link

August 7, 2018

List of New Books Available in the Library July 2018

List of New Books Available in the University Library by July 2018 S/NO. TITLE AUTHOR 1. INVERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY FOR BEGINNERS GIDEON H.N.NYAMASYO 2. STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT  PRACTICES JOHN YABS 3. TAKE ON THE STREET ATAMAN

August 2, 2018

Kibabii University Library has Subscribed to ProQuest E-books

Be informed that Kibabii University Library has subscribed to ProQuest e-books. These e-books can either be read online or downloaded for later usage. All you need to do is create an account from this

August 1, 2018

Webometrics Kibabii University Ranked Position 10 in Kenya July 2018

Kibabii University improves to position 10 from 71 in the webometrics ranking of Kenyan Universities. Globally Kibabii University was ranked at position 6461 from 21916 in the previous ranking that was done in February

July 31, 2018

1st External Quality Audit Based On ISO 9001:2015 Standard

Various Schools and Departments undergoing the 1st External Quality Audit based on ISO 9001:2015 Standard on Thursday 26th July, 2018

July 26, 2018

Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation Donates Materials to Kibabii University

Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation in Netherlands donates materials (papers, Compact disc, USB sticks, booklets and pens) to Kibabii University. The memory sticks were given to the best female and male students

February 19, 2018

Latest Arrival Books

Get the latest list of books available in the library by visiting the following link

January 9, 2018

Kibabii University Library Department Represented during the Bungoma A.S.K Satellite Show 2017

Kibabii University Library department show casing Information material available in the University Library and how the community can benefit from the Information Resources during the Bungoma A.S.K Satellite Show 2017.

October 16, 2017

Different Secondary School Visit Kibabii University Library

Different secondary school take group photos after Kibabii University Library department orientation when they visited the University.

September 15, 2017

New Student Library Orientation

As a routine all new students undergo orientation on the Kibabii University operations. This year 2017, the Library Department organized for Library orientation for all new students. The in charge, Library Department Mr. Joshua

September 15, 2017

3rd Annual Information Professionals Workshop

Kibabii University invites you to its 3rd Annual Information Professionals Workshop on 13th October, 2017.The THEME: Repositioning Information Practitioners in the 21st Century. The venue shall be at the Auditorium B at the Main

September 5, 2017

Mendeley Certification Program

Systems Librarian Mr. Okiyai Otieng’ (SR) presenting gifts received from Elsevier publishers (Netherlands) after successfully completing level I & II of Mendeley certification program. Receiving the gifts are DVC Planning, Partnerships, Research and Innovation

May 26, 2017

Secondary School Visit

Head of Technical Division Kibabii University Library Ms. Noreen Mulati addresing students from St. Anthony Sirisia during their academic trip to Kibabii University Library

April 6, 2017

Book Donation to Kibabii University Library

The in-charge library department, Mr. Joshua Ilavonga(SL) receiving book donations from Dr. Camille Okom from France Republic, looking on are Dr. Betty Mayeku of Kibabii University and Mr. Okiyai Otieng’.

April 4, 2017

The University Council Chairman Visit

The New Council Chairman Dr. Ernest Mwangi Njoroge,PhD,MSc.MBA,BVM visit Kibabii University Library

March 25, 2017

Workshop for Information Professionals from Western Region

You are cordially invited for a one day workshop for Information Professionals to be held on Friday 2nd, December, 2016 from 8:00 am-5:00 pm. It is being organized by Kibabii University. The topical issues

November 9, 2016

Books

Dr. Jotham Wasike (Deputy University Librarian) writes two books titled Distance Education Learners Support Services and Fundamentals of Information Storage and Retrieval. The books are available in our Library

October 18, 2016

St. Pauls Sang’alo Secondary School Visit

The Library hosted Secondary School Students from St. Pauls Sang’alo. The students were taken through different sections of the Library and later a tour of the University

September 18, 2016

Book Donation

Kibabii Library staff Ms. Virginia, Mr. Emmanuel Maina and Dr. Wasike recieving books from Beverly Nasila Wanjala, Mrs Irene Wanjala (Nasilas mother)

September 18, 2016

Book Donation

Beverly Nasila Wanjala a class Five Pupil- Marell Acedemy, Bungoma County donating Story Books to the Children’s Library section of Kibabii University Library. Receiving them is the Deputy Librarian Dr. Jotham M. Wasike

September 18, 2016

Book:Communication Skills

Dr. Jotham Wasike (Deputy Librarian) displays a book “Communication Skills in Institution of Higher Learning” in which he wrote two chapters.

September 18, 2016

First Years Orientation

Library staff introducing themselves to first years student’s during orientation

September 1, 2016

E-Books now available to Library Patrons

This is to inform our esteemed library patrons that they can now have access to a variety of e-books in our Post Graduate section. For more info on subject areas covered download the following

June 10, 2016

Latest arrival Books in our University Library

Get the list of our latest arrival resources in the following link

June 10, 2016

Past Exam Papers Link Available Through the OPAC

You can now get a direct link from OPAC to past exams download page. Visit the OPAC to reserve and renew books

April 21, 2016

KIBU Library Reviews Borrowing Privileges

To improve access and use of KIBU Library services by our varied patrons, the borrowing privileges have been reviewed. For more information download the document on Review of Borrowing Privileges

April 5, 2016

Reference/Research/Africana/Special/Children Library

The Reference section is dedicated to providing the best possible library services for the entire Kibabii University Community. It promotes academic, research, supports classroom instruction and further the current and future personal development of

February 1, 2016

Security Door

Installed at the entrance and its mandatory for everyone to go through while exiting the library. It is magnetic and senses books and materials from the library that are not deactivated.

January 27, 2016

University T. Shirts

Kibabii University Library Staff selling University T. Shirts and caps

January 26, 2016

Latest Children’s Books in our University Library

Find the latest list of children’s books available in our library.

January 20, 2016

Latest arrival Books in our University Library

Download our latest arrival booklist in this link

January 20, 2016

Bungoma County Secondary Schools/Tertiary Colleges Librarians’ workshop

The Vice Chancellor Prof.Ipara Odeo,Deputy University Librarian Dr.Jotham Wasike,Library staff and the participants of Bungoma County Secondary Schools/Tertiary colleges Librarians workshop held on 4th December 2015 pose for a group photo at the end

December 4, 2015

Free e-Cambridge University Press Books

Kindly be informed of the availability of Cambridge University press e-books on a free trial basis commencing 5th November 2015 up to 30th November 2015. You are requested to fill the Cambridge pop-up questionnaire

November 5, 2015

Latest Arrivals

Find a list of new books/titles ready for use/borrowing at the library as per the attached list. Download List of New Books

October 15, 2015

Free e-Cambridge University Press Books

Kindly be informed of the availability of Cambridge University press e-books on a free trial basis commencing 15th October 2015 up to 30th November 2015. You are requested to fill the Cambridge pop-up questionnaire

October 15, 2015

Extended Library Opening Hours

Find the details on the extended library opening hours by clicking here

September 17, 2015

New Books in the Library

Download a list of new books currently available in the library for FACULTY OF SCIENCE, FESS, SCAI and SOBE

March 16, 2015

Planting Flowers

Library staff planting flowers at the main library

February 18, 2015

Registration of Library Users

Registration of library users and marketing of services

February 18, 2015