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Kenya's library consortium

Welcome to the Kenya Libraries and Information Services Consortium

Established in 2003, KLISC was created to enable collective subscription to electronic information resources and help member institutions respond to the rising cost of access to knowledge. Our membership brings together university libraries, research institutions and public and national libraries across Kenya.

● Established 2003
● Universities & Research Institutions
● Public & National Libraries
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The 6th KLISC International Conference

10–14 November 2026
PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort, Mombasa

Join library and information professionals for the 6th KLISC International Conference — five days of ideas, collaboration, networking and practical solutions for sustainable libraries.

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Resources

Explore key KLISC publications, electronic resources and open-access opportunities supporting members, researchers and information professionals.

Journal

KLISC Journal of Information Science & Knowledge Management

KLISC platform for publishing peer-reviewed research and professional scholarship in library and information science.

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Member Access

Available Electronic Information Resources

Discover electronic databases and information resources available to KLISC member institutions.

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Open Access

Open Access Article Processing Charges

Explore opportunities for Kenyan authors to receive free or discounted Article Processing Charges for Open Access publishing.

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Discovery

National Repository Search

Search scholarly and institutional repository content across participating Kenyan institutions.

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Support

KLISC Helpdesk

Access technical and member support for KLISC services, electronic resources and related information needs.

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News & Events

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November 2026
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Links

Fast access to frequently used KLISC services, platforms, member resources and support tools.

Network

Partners

KLISC works with strategic partners and sponsors who strengthen access to knowledge, research, technology and professional collaboration across the library and information sector.

INASP

Kenya National Library Service (KNLS)

EIFL

Goethe-Institut

CUUL

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