SU+ Digital Repository Strathmore University

Overview

The SU+ Digital Repository is the institutional open-access repository of Strathmore University in Nairobi, Kenya. Operating on DSpace software, the repository preserves and provides public access to the research output, academic theses, dissertations, conference papers, faculty publications, and other scholarly materials produced at Strathmore University. It also maintains a digital chronicle of the university's institutional history, including photographs, videos, and digitized publications.

History and Institutional Context

Strathmore University is a chartered, not-for-profit private university in Nairobi, Kenya, affiliated with Opus Dei. The SU+ Digital Repository was developed as part of the university's commitment to open access scholarship and research dissemination. The repository has been assigned the ISSN 2519-5883 (Online) and was formally confirmed by the ISSN International Centre. Off-campus access to restricted resources, including the ExamsBank, requires registration with a Strathmore University email address.

Collections and Holdings

The repository's collections span Strathmore University's multiple schools and faculties, including the Strathmore Business School, the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, the School of Computing and Engineering Sciences, the Institute of Mathematical Sciences, and the School of Law. Content ranges from master's and doctoral dissertations to journal articles, working papers, and institutional records. A separate history section documents Strathmore University's own development through mixed media.

Access and Usage

The SU+ Digital Repository is freely accessible online at su-plus.strathmore.edu. Most content is open access, though some materials require a Strathmore University institutional login. The repository supports metadata browsing, keyword search, and collection-based navigation. The physical library is located at Madaraka Estate, Ole Sangale Road, Nairobi.