Describes the history and development of the
library of Moi University, Kenya, which was
established in 1984. Outlines the problems of
staffing, acquisitions, cataloguing and
classification, and social and environmental
problems, particularly those arising from the
geographical isolation of the university.
Assesses the library's achievements and
describes plans for its future development,
including a proposed new library building.
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