Michigan State University visits University of Nigeria Library

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For the past 50 years , University of Nigeria Nsukka and Michigan State University have had a mutually beneficial relationship. On 11th September, 2018,  some top members of staff of the Library received researchers from MSU. They were impressed with the functional space available in the Library for students, staff and researchers. 📚📖🙌🏿

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UNN Library Online Public Access Catalogue

You can access our library resources via the Online Public Access Catalogue. The address is: www.nal.unn.edu.ng

Happy Surfing!

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Deputy University Librarians

Just so you know, the University Librarian is the Head of the University Library, while the Deputy University Librarians are in Charge of all the Divisions of the Library. 

These are the Key Officers of the Library and make up the library management team. All the Sectional Heads report to their Divisional Heads. Visit the Library Website to learn more about the various sections of the library.

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Remembering Late Mrs Charity Nonyelum Nwosu of Nnamdi Azikiwe Library, UNN

On Sunday, December 16, 2017, members of staff of Nnamdi Azikiwe Library, University of Nigeria, Nsukka were shocked by the death of one of their own – Mrs Charity Nonyelum Nwosu (Nee OBI). Mrs Nwosu, who died in a motor accident at the age of 42, was a Higher Executive Officer in the Collection Development Division where she contributed for years to the seamless acquisition of new information materials for the benefit of the University at large.

On February 5, 2018, members of staff of the library, led by the University Librarian, Prof (Mrs) Chinwe N. Ezeani joined Late Mrs Nwosu’s family and well-wishers in a Christian wake keep at her home in Nkpor Junction by Onuiyi, Nsukka, Enugu State. Speaking at the event, Prof (Mrs) Ezeani regretted Mrs Nwosu’s demise at a time when she was at the peak of her service to the University of Nigeria. She extended the University Administration’s condolences to her family, especially her husband, Engr Dr Cajethan Maduabuchi Nwosu, who is a member of staff in the Faculty of Engineering.

University Librarian, Prof (Mrs) Chinwe N. Ezeani consoling the family at their residence

Members of staff of the University Library also paid their last respect to her as she was laid to rest in Anambra State on Saturday, February 10, 2018. Reading the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Benjamin Ozumba’s tribute to her, Deputy University Librarian, Dr (Mrs) Mercy Nwegbu explained that the University was grateful for Mrs Nwosu’s service. The Vice Chancellor also wished the family the strength to bear the loss.

Mrs Nwosu will be sorely missed by the Library. May her soul rest in peace.

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Get Latest News at UNN Library Newspaper Section

Readers seated comfortably to peruse

If you are familiar with Nnamdi Azikiwe Library, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, you will observe the latest changes in the library ranging from re-painting of the gigantic library building, replacement of old chairs with new ones (green in colour), and lots more. Going up the newspaper section at the second floor, there are some relaxation chairs for readers at the section. There are current newspapers and magazines which are consulted on a daily basis by internal and external users.

What are you waiting for? Online newspapers cannot replace physical papers. Come and find out from us at the second floor of the Library!  Your comfort is guaranteed!

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From the Library Archive - Season's Greetings!

Nnamdi Azikiwe Library - Old Building

Wondering what building this is? This is from the library archive. It's the old library building which is located behind the new building. Tracing back to history, the Nnamdi Azikiwe Library, University of Nigeria is the second oldest University Library in Nigeria. The University Library opened in October 1960 occupying temporarily two tiny rooms in the Faculty of Education building. The University Library started from scratch without inheriting a previously organized collection. It was largely nurtured during its early years by generous donations, notably from the first chancellor of the University the Right Honourable Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, whose donations totally well over 12,000 books, parts of journals and pamphlets on many subjects.

New Library Building

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In-house Seminar at Nnamdi Azikiwe Library, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

An internal seminar was held in the library on 23rd Nov., 2017 at the MTN Digital Library. The idea was to for all library staff (professional and para-professionals) who have been to a training/workshop within and outside the country to come unleash their knowledge to colleagues in the library. This involved staff from Enugu Campus too. Below are some of the pictures:

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Leave a Message for the Reference Librarian

Visit our blog and click on the chat box that pops up from the bottom right of this blog (Follow the red arrows in the pictures below). Type in your name, email and message. Your queries will be replied as soon as possible. You can ask any research-related question. Thanks.

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"Why I love Reference Section"

Mrs Ozioma Eneasoator (Reference Section)

This is featuring Mrs Ozioma Eneasator of the Reference Section as she shares a brief information on Reference services.

WHY I LOVE REFERENCE SECTION

            Library is basically a place where information is organized, stored and is accessible to users on time.  The major functions of libraries are defined in these three roles. Libraries acquire information, organize that information for quick and easy retrieval , and disseminate the information the library has acquired to the appropriate users . Reference section is very important and crucial in the library because it houses majorly research materials that cannot be found in any part of the library. Reference materials are very important that they are not meant to be taken away from the library. In Nnamdi Azikiwe Library , University of Nigeria ,Nsukka , the section is directly under the public services division of the library which means it has constant interaction with students on daily bases .Current and factual answers are readily given at the Reference Desk of the section .

           

A snapshot with users

A good research provides an avalanche of information that will help take a nation to the next level. It can provide information on how to tackle so many national development like food scarcity ,physical security ,national security and health well of the nation. Reference services include promoting quality research by the provision of an enabling environment, reference materials such as encyclopedia-general and specific, Dictionaries –general and specific , the WHO IS WHO’s in Africa, World books , world Historical sites and locations ,Guinness books of records and indeed so much more are available for your research, internet services, user education, Online referencing, university databases, open access journals, university repository are available through the use of internet services available at the section of the library.

 Visit us today@ Reference section, Nnamdi Azikiwe Library, University of Nigeria, Nsukka   and have rewarding research time.

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Beyond Pictures: Watch the Reference Librarian speak about reference services.

We earlier posted pictures of the Reference Librarian speaking to Internship students about reference services in the library. Here is the video from Youtube. Click on the icon and watch. Please leave your comments in the comment box below. Thanks.

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Ask A Librarian

Welcome to Nnamdi Azikiwe Library, University of Nigeria Help Desk. Do you need answers to your queries regarding access to any of our resources, how to get about your research topic and related queries? Chat up the Reference librarian via WhatsApp! Check below for the number.

+234-(0)8037658495

To download WhatsApp, follow this link or Click on the WhatsApp download icon below:

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Researchers from The United States Visit Nnamdi Azikiwe Library

More recently, the University library has been getting lots of researchers, especially foreigners who deem it fit to visit our library for the rich resources therein.. Some of these researchers come unannounced, while some write to the library first, to establish contact before visiting. 

Today, these two researchers officially announced their presence at the Library by paying visit (courtesy call) to the University Librarian - Professor Chinwe N. Ezeani. See pictures after the cut...

The Univ. Librarian (Prof. C. N. Ezeani) and the Deputy Univ. Librarian (Vin Ekwelem), posing with the foreign researchers

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A University of North Carolina Ph.D Student Visits University of Nigeria Library

Mark Reeves

Mark Reeves is a Ph.D candidate at University of North Carolina whose research focuses on the global history of anticolonialism in the 20th century, especially intersections between anticolonialism and various forms of internationalism. He recently visited University of Nigeria, Nsukka library to further embark on his research topic tentatively titled: “Lost Horizons: Anticolonial Internationalism, 1930-1970,” compares the careers of four anticolonialists from different regions: Shukri al-Quwatli (1892-1967), the first president of Syria; V.K. Krishna Menon (1896-1974), the Indian diplomat and Minister of Defense; Carlos Romulo (1898-1985), the journalist and diplomat from the Philippines; and Nnamdi Azikiwe (1902-96), activist editor and first president of Nigeria.” (Click to learn more).

In connection with his research title, he visited the Africana Section of the Library, and paid a special visit to Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe’s house located at Onuiyi, Nsukka. Mark was warmly welcomed by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration), Prof. Charles Igwe. His contact person in the library was Mr. Vincent Ekwelem, Deputy University Librarian (Technical Services).

See pictures after the cut...

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Globethics, MSD Vet Manual and Transplant Library

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This is to inform the University Community that we have new online libraries- “Globethics, MSD Vet Manual and Transplant Library. 

Globethics.net is a global network of persons and institutions interested in various fields of applied ethics. It offers access to a large number of resources on ethics, especially through its leading global digital ethics library and facilitates, collaborative web-based research, conferences, online publishing and information sharing.

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ART Exhibition in UNN Library

The Art exhibition tagged: ‘NKOLI KA’ which will hold in three cities in Nigeria including Nsukka, commenced yesterday, 27th April, 2017. The other cities are Abuja and Lagos and our library is proud to be the venue for this great event. Below are some of the art displays at the University Library basement. More to come... 

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Quality Assurance in Knowledge Management and Dissemination Research Group, UNN.

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On 12th April, 2017, there was a meeting of the Quality Assurance in Knowledge Management and Dissemination Research Group in the Library, to chart a way forward for the group. The group is led by Dr. Nwabuisi Imo (Head of Serials Division, UNN Library) with the following members: 

1. Dr. Ifeanyi J. Ezema

2. Dr. Emmanuel Ihekwoaba

3. Mr. Ferdinand Ugwuanyi

4. Mrs Uche Igbo

5. Mrs Helen Okpala

6. Mrs Caroline Asogwa

...Other co-opted members.  See pictures after the cut...

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From the desk of the University Librarian, UNN.

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Prof. Chinwe N. Ezeani - first female Univ. Librarian, UNN

Hello! My name is Professor Chinwe N. Ezeani and you are welcome to Nnamdi Azikiwe Library, a centre of intense intellectual inquiry that shares with the university, the aspiration to be the most dynamic learning environment in the world. To achieve this, the library has within the last few years, worked to ensure that our collections remain forward-looking, diverse in breadth, form, and format, and open to browsing and of world class and world –renowned quality. The University library has constantly had the provision of resources for excellent scholarship in the university as a major pivot. These resources now appear in different formats such as print, CD-Rom, microform, electronic, etc. The internet technology resolution has also made great impact on the formats of information resources. We now have e-books, e-journals, e-newspapers, etc, which are all accessible online. Our major aim has remained to provide resources comprehensively and in different formats to support teaching, learning and research in the university. Meanwhile, On the top-right of this blog, you will see a box to enable you follow our blog updates. Type in your email to join! Don't also hesitate to chat with our librarians who are readily available to answer your queries. This you can do using the pop-up chat box below this blog where you can leave your message. 

You can follow our updates via the following links: 

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Computer Based Test/Examinations in University of Nigeria

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One of the students, expressing her satisfaction with the process

University of Nigeria Nsukka has been conducting online exams for her students and it has been a worthwhile practice for both students and lecturers. Last year, we posted the success story of the GSP examinations and GSP 111 (Use of the Library and Study Skills) was one of such exams (Click here and here for the post links). Our post of  March 23, 2016 has a video of a student who we interviewed as she shared her experience. Okoh Chizoba testified that the GSP 111 examination was a huge success. The Administration of Professor Benjamin C. Ozumba (University of Nigeria Nsukka Vice Chancellor) has been working effortlessly to meet up with global standards. See video of Chizoba Okoh's interview and  pictures of 2017 GSP CBT exams after the cut...

Students taking the exam and an Engineer helping with technical issues

Library Staff guiding a visually impaired student to take the examination

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University of Nigeria Nsukka Institutional Repository

You can now have access to the inaugural lectures emanating from University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and all other local contents like Theses, Dissertations, Okike Journals/other local journals,  Zikiana and Biafrana materials, etc. Our Repository is user-friendly and categorizes the collections based on faculties. 

Please visit our IR via the following link: http://repository.unn.edu.ng:8080/jspui/

Screen Capture of the Repository Home Page

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Library staff meet with the ICT Department, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

The Library has recently been meeting with the ICT Department to find lasting solutions to technical issues arising. The meeting has been holding at Zenith ICT Building. The building is a structure put up by Zenith Bank for the University, and dedicated for ICT Enterprise services. See pictures after the cut...

Library Staff

Discussions

brainstorming session

ICT Staff

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