The BIEA Nairobi library offers an extensive collection of books, theses and periodicals covering African history, archaeology, ethnography and social sciences. It serves as a dedicated research space for members during opening hours, without the need for an appointment.
The joint catalogue includes more than 18,000 books, 60,000 issues of periodicals, 200 theses, grey literature and press reviews, covering African history, archaeology, ethnography and social sciences, mainly in English with over 140 sources in French and 130 in Swahili.
The library is available for scholarly research and reference. Users must be members of the BIEA or IFRA. It is not a lending library, and desks cannot be booked in advance, so arrive early to avoid disappointment.
Library opening hours are from 8:30am to 4:30pm on weekdays, and from 8:30am to 1pm on Saturdays.
Contact the BIEA librarian: [email protected]
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