Faculty of Health Sciences Library, Nairobi
Aga Khan University Library is committed to
supporting the functions of the University in realising quality
education and health care. Towards this goal, the library strives to
acquire and make available vast current resources in all formats to its
users. The library is proud to have rich collection in the health
sciences area and will endeavour to make this a better collection and a
point of reference for other institutions offering similar courses in
Kenya.
As a result of limitations in collection
development, emphasis is put in the exploitation of e-resources. The
library maintains linkages with AKU library in Karachi and other
libraries in Kenya for sharing resources. Through the local consortium,
the library benefits from the PERI online resources and the WHO HINARI
database. The library also subscribes to e-databases like Up-To-Date,
Cochrane and has access to others like Medline.
Inducting users in the use of e-resources is a
significant function of the library. The exercise is formally organised
and remains continuous. The Library houses a Learning Resources Centre
equipped with 10 computers. Similar facilities are made available for
our users in the teaching and clinical areas for the medical programme.
This arrangement makes access to e-resources most practical.
Opening Hours
Monday - Friday: 7:30 am-8:00 pm
Saturday: 8:30 am-5:00 pm
Sunday: Closed
The Library will remain closed on Sunday and all public holidays.
Location and Contact
Faculty of Health Sciences Library, Nairobi
Aga Khan University
Sunny Plaza, Wangapala Rd, Off 5th Parklands Avenue
P.O. Box 30270-00100, Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254 20 366 2000, +254 20 366 2039
Fax: +254 20 374 1749
Email: library.department@aku.edu
