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Dr. OKPALA Angela Ebele

University Librarian’s Welcome Address
I heartily welcome our distinguished clients to National Open University of Nigeria (ÂÜÀòÉç) Library. It is pertinent to inform you that ÂÜÀòÉç library is a hybrid service delivery library with about twenty-seven (27) study centre libraries including regional libraries. In addition, ÂÜÀòÉç has central library (Gabriel Afolabi Ojo Central Library) located at headquarters in Jabi, Abuja. Also at the headquarters there are eight (8) faculty libraries

The library collection consists of both print and electronic resources. Similarly, the library uninterruptedly subscribes to some library databases such as lawpavilion, Jstor, Sciencedirect etc annually.

Our esteemed users can access any of the libraries between the hours of 8:00 – 16:00 Monday-Friday. Meanwhile, the E-resources are available to users at their convenience. Access details can be obtained from any of the study centre libraries.

Thank you for visiting our library. Kindly click on the link below to watch the library orientation video . You can also contact us on any of the following social media handles

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University Librarian’s Name: Dr. OKPALA Angela Ebele

Brief history of ÂÜÀòÉç Library: National Open University of Nigeria (ÂÜÀòÉç) library was established in 2007 with seating capacity of about forty-eight (48). Library operations in ÂÜÀòÉç commenced at Lagos liaison office which was formally ÂÜÀòÉç headquarters before the headquarters was moved to Abuja in year 2016. The movement of ÂÜÀòÉç headquarters to Abuja automatically necessitated the movement of the central library alongside. The new central library (Gabriel Afolabi Ojo Central Library) was commissioned on the 9th February, 2021 and formally opened for operation on 4th July, 2021.

The size of the Central Library is with seating capacity of about 650. The central library is aÌý beehive of activities as it coordinates the activities of the zonal, faculties and study centre libraries.

Organizational structure: the University librarian is the overall head of the entire library system. There are other professionals, para-professionals and supportive staff for the smooth running of the library. The library system consist of

  • Central library (Gabriel Afolabi Ojo Central Library)
  • Zonal Libraries
  • Faculty Libraries
  • Study centre libraries

Vision: To provide first class information services that will enable and enhance all forms of research, the pursuit of knowledge and contribute to the development of the society.

Mission: To deliver world class library and information services to meet the needs of the local, national, international scholarly community, support the university’s mission and contribute to the development of society through the pursuit of teaching, learning and research at the highest international levels of excellence.

Library Services

Reference services

User education service

Current awareness services (CAS)

Lending services

Selective dissemination of information (SDI)

Referral services

Literature search

Achievement

  • Production of library orientation video
  • Embedding library databases and Open Educational Resources (OER) on student’s virtual learning environment to support the student learning at their own pace and location.
  • Setting up faculty of education library at the headquarters
  • Setting up regional library in Kaduna to serve other northwest ÂÜÀòÉç libraries
  • Annual Subscription of E- resources (Databases) such as: Ebscohost, Sciencedirect and Jstor.
  • Deployment of 60 all in one desktop to Gabriel Afolabi Ojo and Faculty virtual library
  • Setting up of newly constructed Gabriel Afolabi Ojo Central Library complex
  • Local Area Networking (LAN) of Gabriel Afolabi Ojo Central Library complex
  • Deployment of language laboratory at Gabriel Afolabi Ojo Central Library

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Staff members (Ranks, Email)

S/N

NAME

RANK

ÌýOFFICIAL EMAIL ADDRESS

1.

Okpala Angela Ebele

University Librarian

aokpala@ÂÜÀòÉç.edu.ng

2.

Afolabi Abdulsalam Niyi

Librarian II

nafolabi@ÂÜÀòÉç.edu.ng

3.

Jameelah R.S. Abdulrahman

Assistant Librarian

jabdulrahman@ÂÜÀòÉç.edu.ng

4.

James Akoji Sylvester

Assistant Librarian

asjames@ÂÜÀòÉç.edu.ng

5.

Rikweka Essien Nyong

Assistant Librarian

rnyong@ÂÜÀòÉç.edu.ng

6.

Damilola M. Ogunleye

Library Officer

dogunleye@ÂÜÀòÉç.edu.ng

7.

Binta Abdullahi Yarima

Senior Library Officer

byarima@ÂÜÀòÉç.edu.ng

Administrative Staff in Library

8.

Emem Peter Umoh

Principal Conf. Secretary I

pumoh@ÂÜÀòÉç.edu.ng

9.

Clement Onwu Adah

Admin. Officer 1

conwu@ÂÜÀòÉç.edu.ng

10.

Patience Sado Lawani

Snr. Sec. Assistant

plawani@ÂÜÀòÉç.edu.ng

11.

Agnes Nkanu Peter

Clerical Officer

Agnesna2020@gmail.com

12.

Damaris Jimoh

Snr. Clerical Officer

Jonahdamaris603@gmail.com

13.

Usman Yahaya

Chief Artisan

agomusman@gmail.com