The need to introduce computers in Egerton University Libraries have beenrnemphasized in this document. The document particularly discusses the need torncomputerise the catalogue system which is the main access to the libraries' holdings.rnApplication of IT 111 Kenya has been briefly discussed with particular reference tornspecific areas in libraries that have benefited from computerisation.rnAnalysis of Egerton University in terms of its structure and functions carried outrn111 the various library sections have been discussed with particular reference to therncatalogue and the cataloguing process. The results of questiormaire and interview surveysrnof the library users, library personnel as well as the computer vendors in Kenya have alsornbeen presented and analyzed. Findings from the literature review on various libraryrnmanagement software packages and in particular, the OPAC features they offer have beenrndiscussed.rnUser requirements and desired features of the proposed system which wererndefined following the analysis of the survey findings as well as literature review havernalso been documented.rnEULOP AC, a prototype system has been designed to demonstrate how thernproposed system can work. Prototype databases for monographs, serials, reports andrncartographic materials were developed following MARC format, in CDS/ISIS platform.rnProgram source codes had to be developed using ISIS Pascal to develop an OPACinterface. These prototype databases as well as the developed interface have beenrndiscussed. A strategy for implementation was developed and this has been presented inrnchapter eight.