What We Offer

Library Services

Expert support for every stage of your academic journey — free for all Umma University students and staff.

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Core Services

All Library Services

Library shelves

Borrowing & Circulation

All registered members can borrow library materials. Present your university ID at the circulation desk.

Long Loan
Standard books not in high demand
2 weeks
Short Loan
High-demand course books
3 hours
Overnight Loan
Short-loan books borrowed at close
Return by 9am

Lost books: Replaced at market value + 10% admin charges, or current edition (not more than 5 years old).

Study carrels

Study Space Booking

Book a study space online and get email confirmation. The library team is notified immediately.

Discussion Room 1
Group study — up to 8 people
Discussion Room 2
Group study — up to 8 people
Study Carrels 1–3
Individual quiet study
Study Carrels 4–5
Individual quiet study
Research support

Research Support

Expert one-on-one consultations, literature searches, citation guidance and thesis/dissertation support.

One-on-one research consultations
Literature search & review support
Citation & reference management (Zotero)
Thesis & dissertation guidance
Academic publishing support
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Academic integrity
Action Required

DrillBit Anti-Plagiarism

Check assignments, projects & dissertations for originality before submission. 60% of students and 36% of staff were unaware of this tool in our 2026 survey.

Contact the library for your access credentials — DrillBit is FREE for all Umma University students and staff.

Request DrillBit Access
Access Rights

User Categories & Borrowing Privileges

Students

Undergraduate, Diploma, Certificate, Postgraduate

Full borrowing rights · OPAC · MyLOFT · Repository

Academic & Staff

Full-time university staff and faculty

Full borrowing rights · All services · Research support

Alumni

Umma University graduates

Reference access only · No borrowing · ID required

External Users: Researchers from collaborating institutions may use the library for reference purposes on production of an introduction letter from their institutional library, a student/national ID. Access to subscribed e-resources is not permitted for external users.

Policy

Fees & Fines

Overdue Fines

Charged for failure to return borrowed materials by due date. All payments via the official Umma University Paybill number.

Lost Books

Replaced at market value + 10% administrative charge, or with the current edition (not more than 5 years old).

Printing & Photocopying

Available at market rate. Ask at the service desk for current pricing.

Contact & Support

Borrowing Issues
sokeyo@umma.ac.ke
Research Help
smadete@umma.ac.ke

For all library charges, penalties and fees, payment is via the official Umma University Paybill number.