The library has a stock of approximately 70,000 volumes. It is the policy of the library to acquire 5 copies of every title which includes print, non-print information materials and e-resources that the library subscribes to. The collection is divided as follows:

General collection materials

This collection comprises of mainly text books found on the open shelves which may be borrowed for use outside the library premises for a duration determined by user category.

Audio Visual / Special collection

The collection includes text books, periodical articles, Strathmore University’s past examination papers, press cuttings, newspapers and audio visual materials e.g.  cassettes, CDs, video tapes, audio tapes. The special collection materials are meant for use within the library but the AVs may be loaned out.

Reference collection

Reference materials are for use in the library ONLY. This collection is used to answer quick reference questions. It comprises of dictionaries, encyclopedias, Who’s who, year books, almanacs, gazetteers, encyclopedias etc.

Reserved (short-loan) collection
This section comprises of books selected by lecturers in consultation with the library staff.These books are considered to be in great demand and too few to satisfy the heavy demand of users. They may however also be borrowed in the evening i.e. for overnight use and returned by 9am following morning.

Organization of library collection
The information materials in the library are arranged using the Library of Congress classification scheme (LC) . Classification refers to grouping of library materials in a systematic order for the benefit of those who use the materials and also those who manage the materials. The main essence of classification is to bring together information sources of related subjects.

The LC classification scheme subdivides information materials into the following classes: