In the framework of KEMRI Mission and Vision, the library has the mandate to facilitate availability and access to appropriate, relevant and timely information to all the Institute staff. The library aims at serving the Institute by acquiring, organizing and providing comprehensive Library and Information services for research in human health by keeping the staff abreast with the latest developments in their respective areas of research.

More specifically, it provides reading, reference, research materials, online and other services to the KEMRI scientific staff, non-scientific staff, partners, postgraduate students of the ITROMID Graduate program, students and individuals from other relevant Institutions and networks for health research, administration, teaching and learning.

Vision

            In pursuit of KEMRI€™s vision of being a leading centre of excellence in the promotion of quality health, the Library€™s vision is:

€œTo be the first point of choice for quality information that enhances quality of life through research, teaching and learning.

Mission

In pursuit of the Institute€™s mission of improving on quality of health and human life through research, the mission of the library is:

. €œTo provide comprehensive library and information services for research in human health€

Core Values

            In order to realize the above vision and mission the library commits itself to uphold the following core values:

• Efficient and timely delivery of information for quality health research.
• User-centred services including:
• Freedom of access to information by all bonafide staff .
• Appreciation of client feedback to improve services and programs.
• Provision of safe and comfortable facilities that enhance research and study.
• Facilitating information literacy training.

Organization

The KEMRI Library System is composed of six libraries, namely: the Main library at HQS, five Centre libraries in Kisumu, Busia, Kilifi and KNH respectively. Each Centre library is expected to have a specialized collection relevant to the research mandates of the Centre.