Facilities
Oshwal college computer labs are well equipped with State of the art flat screen computers. The college has enough computers for all students. The lab is well designed to support conducive learning environment. To boost student’s research on different disciplines, internet access is available for all Oshwal College students. All they need to have is a username and a password.
Computer lab assistant is always available to assist any student that might have a query. With the facilities in the computer lab, students feel comfortable to move from one machine to another without causing any disturbance. This further promotes conducive discussion environment for students.
Information and Communication Technology infrastructure is projected to assume great importance to the development of the College in the coming years. The College has already positioned itself strategically for these challenges. It is a partner of University of Greenwich. The College has a working local area network (LAN) and has distributed computers to the library, Finance and Academic Records Registry. FREE wireless internet connection(WIFI) is available throughout college campus to allow students access internet through their personal laptops and tablets.
About the Library
Oshwal College Library is located on the 2nd Floor of the Main Block. The Library’s core business is the acquisition, organization, preservation and dissemination of information to end users in support of academic, research and teaching excellence in the College.
It has a rich collection of information materials in both print and non-print formats. These include volumes of up-to-date books, periodicals and newspapers. The library is also linked to international e-databases and thousands of e-journals, giving the users access to a global wealth of information and knowledge.
Library Vision
To be a model of excellence in providing leadership in acquiring, managing and organizing information and for offering new and emerging technological platforms in support of faculty and student research, teaching and learning.
Library Mission
To support the College’s goal of becoming a leading institution of higher learning by providing information resources and services for teaching, learning and research and which enable the creation of knowledge and career advancement.
Who is eligible to use the library?
- Registered students for the Current Semester
- College Staff
- Non-Registered Students at a fee as prescribed by the management from time to time.
Library Opening Hours
| Monday to Friday: | 08.30 AM- 7.45PM |
| Saturday: | 08.30 AM- 4.00 PM |
The Library is closed on Sundays and Public Holidays.
Key Services
- Circulation (Lending, Renewal and Reservation)
- Reference and Referral Services
- Current Awareness Services
- Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI)
- Internet services-unlimited access to the Internet
Library Rules and Regulations
Access
- All Library users must be current registered students of the college, staff and any other authorized external users
- Access to the Library is subject to production of a valid student or library card
Borrowing and return of materials
- Registered members are allowed to borrow library information resources as per the library policy which is available on request from the Librarian.
Use and conduct
- All users are expected to check the library notice boards regularly for new updates, general guide and rules governing usage and conduct in the library.
Contacts
You can contact the College Librarian or Assistant College Librarian for any queries via:
Telephone: +254 729 644 691 / +254 733 707 902
Email: librarian@oshwalcollege.ac.ke
The Recreation Centre offers an opportunity for students to participate in indoor games such as chess, table tennis, pool, darts, carrom, monopoly and scrabble. Coincidentally, the office of the College’s coach is also in the same facility.
The college has a student cafeteria which provides wholesome food, snacks and refreshments. The menu prices are affordable and are regulated by the college management. As well, strict quality control of food at the cafeteria by the college management is done. In general Oshwal college cafeteria offers affordable vegetarian food.
Free transport (bus and shuttle services) is provided on selected routes for both day and evening students. The specific routes includes Parklands Area, Ngara, Pangani, Westlands, Nairobi CBD, South C, Nairobi West, Kileleshwa among others. The Transport service is available in the Morning, Afternoon and Evening hours.
