About Us

OUR MISSION

Strathmore University Library aims to “to bring together quality resources, knowledgeable staff and leading edge technology to advance scholarly inquiry, research and life-long learning, fostering human formation and service to society”.

OUR VISION

We aspire “to be a world-class scholarly information service provider and a primary partner in teaching, learning and research in the University”.

OUR VALUES

We believe in:

• Excellence through the sanctification of work - We strive for excellence and the highest quality output, and the joy of always giving great service.
• Freedom and responsibility - We respect the freedom of the individual person, with the acknowledgement that with freedom comes responsibility for one actions.
• Ethical practice - We honor the beliefs, morals and values of our industry and help others to do the same.
• Personalized attention - We seek to provide a welcoming environment where our patrons and other stakeholders can receive individual and customized services and support.
• Subsidiarity - We seek to provide solutions at the most immediate level to a need
• Collegiality - We respect one another’s commitment to a common purpose and work together to meet the needs of our clients.
• Life-long learning - We equip our patrons with skills and tools for innovation and adaptability, and contribute to a person’s development of mind and body, intelligence, sensitivity, aesthetic appreciation and spirituality throughout their lives.
• Service to society - We advance knowledge and strengthen society’s capacity to grow and innovate.