Welcome to Mahatma Gandhi Graduate Research Library (MGGL)

Welcome to Mahatma Gandhi Graduate Research Library (MGGL).

MGL resources. MGL library resources include ; Books ( physical and electronic) Journals ( physical and electronic) Thesis and dissertations ISP documents Reports Discussion /Occasional/Working papers Online newspapers.

MGL is a scholarly Library for academic staff and postgraduate students at Master’s and Doctoral level..

The Library provides a suite of services and Space where researchers can explore Collaborative, interdisciplinary and emerging research methods and connect with experts for support at any stage of the research process.

The collaborative environment will give Students and faculty an opportunity to interact, share and discuss research, as well as get support for all steps of the research process: searching, writing, publishing and funding..

MGL library facilities. 6. Ground floor. Reading spaces.

Mezzanine floor. 7. Population studies collection Reading space.

1st floor. 8. International Development studies collection.

2 rd floor. 9. PHD study area Study carrels Reading space.

Hours of Operation. Library Hours Monday – FRIDAY 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday We remain closed . Sunday 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m..

The library website can be accessed at https://uonlibrary.uonbi.ac.ke.

Our library online resources include Library catalogue, UON digital repository, Electronic books, Electronic journals, Core text.

To borrow library materials, you require UON student/staff/ allumni ID Please note that Users are given 30 day loan period for book resources Overdue fees will apply if borrowed materials are returned late.

Remember if you’re stuck, ask for Help!. Library Helpdesk will assist in All library enquiries Basic IT enquiries Student account registration.

AVOID PLAGIARISM. Give credit to those whose works you use in your research paper. Cite references within research paper. List cited references on Reference or Bibliography page. Consult style manual as guide to citing references. Consult course instructor for recommended style manual..

Library trainings. The library offers free training to its users on the following areas.

Library Rules. MCj04352330000[1].

Please note… Computers not for fun. The computers in the library are for searching our e-resources..

Return your books on time. Late return will cost ten shilling per book every day its late.

Maintain silence in the library. The library must always be quiet.

Golden rule of silence rules. Library time is not social time. Only talk if you need help finding a book..

Library rules…Cont’d. Food is forbidden except in the coffee area on the ground floor. Do not carry food or water from coffee shop to the reading areas Smoking and the use of matches and open lights are forbidden in the Library. Do not use mobile phones in library. Always have your phone on silent mode.

Library rules…Cont’d. Take care of books, journals, and other library property and equipment. Look after your personal property, particularly laptops and phone. No responsibility is taken for patrons' property, which is brought into the building entirely at the owner’s risk..

Library rules…Cont’d. All bags, briefcases, overcoats etc should be left at the baggage store at the library entrance. Be courteous to library staff. They are charged with the duty of giving service to you as well as enforce library regulations. Mobile phones and other devices likely to cause disturbances should not be used in the library unless their use is silent..

Library rules…Cont’d. Water , drinks, Ink bottles, paints etc, which may accidentally damage library materials are not allowed into the library. Patrons with either overdue fine or lost library book(s) or both will be denied clearance until the said balances are settled..