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The library services are meant for Registered KUCT Students, KUCT Staff and Council members. However, researchers on the recommendation of their organization can be members but at a fee.

To borrow a book you need a students’ card (P/f no. staff). Borrowing of books is done at the Library counter.

Undergraduate students are allowed to borrow a maximum of four books for a maximum duration of two weeks whereas Staff members and Postgraduate are allowed to borrow five books for a maximum of one month.

No you cannot borrow any library item using another patrons' Identity card. All Library users' are expected to use their own cards.
NB: It is prohibited to use other people's documents to borrow and return Library items.

They are library books that are on high demand on the reading lists, due to there demand they can only be borrowed for a specific number of hours and used ONLY in the Library.

Renewing books refers to extending the deadline of the borrowed books in a limited period.Renewal of books is done at the Library counter. However, renewal of a particular book can only be done once.

Borrowing of books from other University library can only be done through the consent and approval of the Librarian. It’s called the inter library lending.

No. You cannot be issued with a book unless you have a library card.

The Library is open Mon-Fri 8:00am – 9:00pm, Sat 8am – 4pm.

During Public holidays and Sundays the Library is always closed.

The newspapers are kept at the Library Counter, to access them you need borrow them from the Librarian. However back issue newspapers have been bound and can easily be accessed from the Library shelves.

No. Group discussion in the Library is not allowed as it is likely to cause disturbances to other library users.

Yes, any librarian at the counter can assist you on that.

If you are not a member of KUCT you cannot use the library unless you have been granted permission to do so.

The photocopier services are not free, photocopying charges are 2/= per page.

The service is done from 8am to 5pm ONLY on Weekdays.

The rules and regulations are intended to enable the best use and fairest distribution to be made of library resources.

There are many reasons why Drinks and food stuff are not allowed in the library;

• Food particles attract insects which can easily cause damage to the Library collection
• Food and drinks when they spill on books are to damage the books
• Food can also cause disturbances to fellow users, either through the noise or smell.

Overdue charges are meant to discourage library users’ from over staying with Library recourses. It should be noted that it is not a punishment.

Bags are left with the security personnel for security reasons. To avoid any attempt of a library user to try and sneak out with an item that has not been legally authorized to leave the Library.