Facilities & ICT Resources
At Oshwal College, we provide a supportive environment equipped with modern technology to enhance your learning experience. Our computer labs and faculty workstations are designed to support research, teaching, and collaboration.
With fast, campus-wide wireless internet, secure servers, and power backups, you’ll enjoy seamless access to digital resources. Classrooms feature smartboards, projectors, and LED displays for interactive learning.
Your safety is ensured through CCTV surveillance and biometric access controls. For flexible learning, we offer video conferencing tools and collaboration software like Microsoft Teams.
Our College Management Information System (MIS) and Koha library system simplify administration and resource management. Networked printers are also available campus-wide to support your academic needs
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.
