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Profile

Name: Dr. Stephen Maina - Librarian

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Information & Knowledge Management, Technical University of Kenya (2026)

  • Master of Library & Information Science (University of Nairobi)

  • Bachelor of Technology in Information Studies, (Technical University of Kenya)

  • Diploma in Information Studies (Technical University of Kenya)

Email

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Professional Responsibilities

  • Head of the University Library, responsible for the overall management, organization, operations, and effective utilization of library services.
  • Lead and coordinate the activities of the Library Management Committee, ensuring strategic alignment, policy compliance, and effective governance of library operations.
  • Spearhead the Knowledge Management Committee, overseeing initiatives for the capture, sharing, preservation, and utilization of institutional knowledge.
  • Direct and develop the Research and Information Literacy Programme, enhancing research competencies, digital literacy, and information-seeking skills among students and staff.

Professional Affiliations

  • Member, Kenya Library Association (KLA)
  • Subject Matter Expert, Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examinations Board (KASNEB)
  • Examiner, Kenya Accountants and Secretaries National Examinations Board (KASNEB)

Research Publications

  1. Maina, S., Svärd, P., & Mwai, N. (2026). Accessibility of digital resources for students with disabilities in Kenyan public universities. Universal Access in the Information Society, 25(1), 1–14. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10209-025-01296-2
  2. Maina, S., Svärd, P., & Mwai, N. (2025). Implementation support: A critical examination of mechanisms enhancing equitable digital access for students with disabilities in Kenyan public university libraries.
  3. Maina, S., Svard, P., & Mwai, N. (2025). Implementing digital inclusion for Students with Disabilities at the University of Nairobi Library: a practical case study. 
  4. Maina, S., Svärd, P., & Mwai, N. (2025). A framework to promote digital inclusion for students with disabilities in government-funded universities.
  5. Maina, S., Svärd, P., & Mwai, N. (2025). Digital library access for students with disabilities: Perceptions from Kenyan public universities.
  6. Maina, S., Kingori, G., & Njiraine, D. (2016). Implementation of information literacy programmes in public libraries.