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About BUC Library

Welcome to the Bomet University College Digitized Library

Our state-of-the-art digitized library is located at the Technology Block. Our library is equipped with cutting-edge technology and resources to enhance your academic experience.

Key Features:

  • Computers for Research and Study
  • Koha Integrated Library System
  • DSpace Digital Repository
  • Library Catalogues for Easy Access
  • High-Speed Internet Access via Wi-Fi
  • Wired Internet Connections (Cable)

Our Services:

  • Circulation services – these include lending and return of information materials
  • Reference and referral services
  • Bibliographic services
  • Electronic services – the library subscribes e-books and e-journals.
  • Photocopying services
  • User registration and clearance.

 

Subscribed E-Resources


Cambridge Journals

Subject Strengths: Politics, Linguistics, Social Science, Humanities, Law, Mathematics, Science, and Medicine

Chicago Journals

Subject Strengths: Economics, Education, Humanities, Law, Life and Physical Sciences, Social Sciences

 EBSCO

The databases provide access to just over 16,500 abstracted and indexed journals from all branches of science, technology, medicine, social sciences and humanities.

Emerald

Management and library & information services journals. The service also provides access to leading titles in marketing, business disciplines, engineering and materials science. 

Gale Thompson

This database contains articles on: Current Events, Economics, Education, History, Humanities, Literature and Art, Political Science, Psychology, Religion, Sociology, and more. 

JSTOR

 Economics, History, Political science, Archeology, African Studies, Music, Art & Art History, Business, Ecology & Botany, Language & Literature, Mathematics & Statistics

Law Africa

Subject strengths:
Articles, Bills, Case Search, Cause List, Legal Notices, Newsletters and many more

Oxford

Biological Sciences, Medicine, Public Health and Epidemiology, Humanities, Social Sciences, Law, Economics, Business and Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Computing and Physics

 Project Muse

Area and Ethnic Studies, Art and Architecture, Creative Writing, Education, Film, Theater, and Performing Arts, History, Language and Linguistics, Library Science and Publishing, Literature, Medicine and Health, Music, Philosophy, Religion, Science, Technology, and Mathematics, Social Sciences, Studies by Time Period Women’s Studies, Gender, and Sexuality

 SAGE

Subject Strengths: Humanities, Social Sciences, Scientific, Technical and Medical

 Taylor & Francis

Information Science, Interdisciplinary Studies, Language & Literature, Law, Mathematics & Statistics, Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing & Allied Health, Museum, Heritage Studies & Visual Arts, Physical Sciences, Reference & Information Science, Social Sciences, Social Work, Sports, Leisure, Travel & Tourism and Urban Studies

 Wiley Interscience 

Business, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth and Environmental Science, Education Engineering, Law Life Sciences, Mathematics and Statistics, Medicine and Healthcare, Physics and Astronomy, Polymers and Materials Science, Psychology, Social Sciences

UNESCO Publications

Education; Natural Sciences; Social & Human Sciences; Cultural Sciences; Communication & Information; Climate Change; Biodiversity Initiative; Culture of Peace & Non-Violence; Dialogue among Civilizations; Education for Sustainable development; Foresight and Anticipation; Gender Equality; HIV and AIDS; ICT in Education; Africa Least Developed Countries; Post-Conflict and Post-Disaster Responses; Science Education; Small Island Developing States Youth.

Online Books

ebrary

 Anthropology, Business & Economics, Computers & IT, Education, Fine Arts, History, Language & Literature, Law, Life Sciences, Medicine ,Physical Sciences, Psychology, Religion, Social Sciences and Technology.

Open Access Databases

Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ).

Free, full text, quality controlled scientific and scholarly journals, covering all subjects and many languages.

Data World Bank

Subject strengths: Agriculture & Rural Development, Health, Aid Effectiveness, Infrastructure, Climate Change, Labor & Social Protection, Economic Policy & External Debt, Poverty, Education, Private Sector, Energy & Mining, Public Sector, Environment, Science & Technology, Financial Sector, Social Development, Gender; and Urban Development.

East and Central Africa (EAC) Documents and Publications.

The links provides access to Documents and Publications generated within EAC.

Kenya Open Data.

This site makes public government data accessible to the people of Kenya. High quality national census data, government expenditure, parliamentary proceedings and public service locations are just a taste of what’s to come. The information here is key to improving transparency, unlocking social and economic value, and building Government in Kenya.

KIPPRA

Publications by the Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA).

Whether you're conducting research, accessing digital resources, or studying in a technology-rich environment, our digitized library is here to support your educational goals. Visit us today to explore the future of learning!

For more information, please contact our library staff or visit our website.

© 2023 Bomet University College Digitized Library

Log in to your account:
This login is only for viewing the library catalogue loans. It is not for e-Resources
 

OPENING HOURS

Mon-Fri

8.00 A.M.-10.00 P.M.

Saturday

9.00 A.M.-5.00 P.M.

Sunday

1:00 P.M - 5:00 P.M

 

CIRCULATION PRIVILEGES

Undergraduate

3 Books             7days

Postgraduate

4 Books             14 days

Staff

4 Books             14 days

 

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Bomet University College P.O Box 701-20400 Bomet

Contact the University College Librarian,
Email:: library@buc.ac.ke