Library
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 |
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2. |
Afolabi Abdulsalam Niyi |
Librarian II |
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3. |
Jameelah R.S. Abdulrahman |
Assistant Librarian |
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4. |
James Akoji Sylvester |
Assistant Librarian |
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5. |
Rikweka Essien Nyong |
Assistant Librarian |
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6. |
Damilola M. Ogunleye |
Library Officer |
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7. |
Binta Abdullahi Yarima |
Senior Library Officer |
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Administrative Staff in Library |
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8. |
Emem Peter Umoh |
Principal Conf. Secretary I |
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9. |
Clement Onwu Adah |
Admin. Officer 1 |
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10. |
Patience Sado Lawani |
Snr. Sec. Assistant |
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11. |
Agnes Nkanu Peter |
Clerical Officer |
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12. |
Damaris Jimoh |
Snr. Clerical Officer |
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13. |
Usman Yahaya |
Chief Artisan |