Loan Policy
Library Loan Types
All registered members may borrow books by presenting their university ID at the circulation desk
Borrowing Process
1
Search OPAC
Go to lib.umma.ac.ke and search for your book by title, author, subject or ISBN.
2
Locate on Shelf
Note the call number from OPAC and find the book on the shelves. Shelf guides are on each bookcase.
3
🪪 Present ID
Bring the book and your university ID card to the circulation desk.
4
Check Out
Staff will stamp the due date and discharge the book through the decoding system.
5
Return on Time
Return on or before the due date. Late returns attract overdue fines.
Returning Books
Present returned books to the circulation desk. Staff will check the item in through the encoding equipment and cancel the due date on the date label. Always keep your receipt until the item is cleared from your account.
Fines & Charges
Overdue Fines
Charged for each day a borrowed item is not returned after the due date. Pay via the official Umma University Paybill number.
Lost Books
Replaced at market value plus 10% administrative charge, or with the current edition (not more than 5 years old).
Damage
Users responsible for damage will be required to replace the item or pay for repair/rebinding.
All library charges paid via the official Umma University Paybill number provided at the circulation desk.
User Categories
Undergraduates
Full borrowing privileges · OPAC & MyLOFT
Postgraduates
Full borrowing privileges · Research support
Academic Staff
Full borrowing privileges · All services
Alumni
Reference access only · No borrowing
External Users
Reference only · Introduction letter required
Part-time Lecturers
Must borrow through full-time faculty
Need Help with Borrowing?
Visit the circulation desk or contact us — we're open Mon–Fri 8am–10pm and Saturday 9am–4pm.