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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The Reference Librarian teaches Internship Students

Today, the Reference Librarian - Dr. Mrs Justina N. Ekere took the intern students through reference services in Nnamdi Azikiwe Library. It is in the habit of the library to welcome every student on industrial training from within and outside the University of Nigeria, into the library system by having them go round each section under schedule. 

The Reference Librarian introduced the reference services to the students and gave them examples of reference materials such as dictionaries, gazettes, maps, encyclopedias, etc. She added that the reference section is the first port of call for every student seeking information for conceptual framework of a study. 

According to Dr. Ekere, the section serves various categories of users - undergraduate and postgraduate students, lecturers and staff, and external users. She defined reference materials as materials that are not meant to be read from cover to cover. She also made mention of e-referencing where users are being served via the Internet. She introduced the WhatsApp number where users can chat up the Reference Librarian. For more information on chatting up the Reference  Librarian, click HERE!

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Visit to UNN Library by the First Secretary, Embassy of Japan

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 On Thursday, September 28, 2017, the First Secretary, Embassy of Japan in Federal Republic of Nigeria and his team, paid a visit to the library after a courtesy call at the Vice Chancellor's office. In the company of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), they were welcomed by the University Librarian, ably represented by the Deputy University Librarian (Administration), and other Deputy University Librarians.
During their chat, a lot of things regarding the library was discussed, especially collaboration issues between the library and the Japan system. The visitor mentioned that hopefully, the Nnamdi Azikiwe Library will benefit from a book donation project powered by the Japan Embassy.

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Library Services to the Physically Challenged, University of Nigeria Nsukka

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Welcome to Nnamdi Azikiwe Library, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. As we have various branches and sections of the library, this is to bring to your notice, that we have a section for our physically challenged students. For the wheel-chaired students, the red arrow on the picture is your way into the library which is at the basement, adjacent the MTN Digital library.

The Librarian in charge of the library is our Award-winning Librarian,  Dr. Ngozi Osadebe whose passion is to take care of the physically challenged group. She has worked with her team to help these special students overcome the past computer-based examinations. See pictures below:

Dr. Mrs Ngozi E. Osadebe

Mr. Arinze Ojionuka, helping a blind student understand the examination process

Dr. Mrs Okore, Dr. Osadebe and other library staff  in charge of the Physically Challenged group

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OPEN ACCESS WEEK, UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA NSUKKA

You are invited to the first-of its-kind 'Open Access Week' to be held in University of Nigeria, Nsukka on 24th October, 2017. The Theme of the event is "Open in Order to Increase Visibility in Teaching and Research". The event is being organised by a group of Open Access Advocates in UNN to mark the International Open Access Week which is a global, community-driven week of action to open up access to research. The event is celebrated by individuals, institutions and organizations across the world.  

Event  Breakdown

Date: Tuesday 24th October, 2017

Venue: MTN Digital Library, Nnamdi Azikiwe Library, UNN

Time: 9:00am- 9:30am -Radio Call-in Programme at Lion FM    

         11:00am - 1:00pm  - Workshop at MTN Digital Library

Please Note: 

* The official hashtag of Open Access Week is #OAweek. 

* The UNN Open Access Week event hashtag is: #OAweekUNN 

* You are invited to use the hashtag #OpenInOrderTo to start an online conversation about the benefits of an open system of communicating scholarship.

*UNN Open_Con Satellite event comes up in November (Details to be announced during OA Week event)

To register for the event, click here to  fill the short online form

(https://goo.gl/forms/ TEDZ4Q5bsMkk7c9l2)

*Attendance is not restricted to the number of online registrants. 

To learn more about the UNN Open Access Group, visit our blog: www.openaccessunn.blogspot.com

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Laptop Assemblage Commissioned in University of Nigeria, Nsukka

Laptops (Lion Computers) are now being assembled at University of Nigeria, Nsukka. This project was commissioned on 6th October, 2017 during the 57th Founders' Day event at the University of Nigeria. The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Benjamin C. Ozumba is really striving to restore the dignity of man, as this is the first of its kind among Nigerian Universities and beyond.

Meanwhile, the complex was commissioned  by His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammmad Sa'ad Abubakar III. CFR, The Sultan of Sokoto who was the Dignity of Man lecturer. He spoke on: " Restoring the Dignity of Man: Education as a Veritable Tool".

Education is now technology-enhanced and with this project, the sky is just the beginning for Nigerian students.

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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).

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Federal College of Education Eha-Amufu To Affiliate With University of Nigeria

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Federal College of Education Eha-Amufu To Affiliate With University of Nigeria

Plans are underway by the authorities of Federal College of Education, Eha-Amufu, Enugu State to affiliate with the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) for its degree programmes.

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Vice-Chancellor’s Best Blogger Awards

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The Vice-Chancellor has instituted “Best Blogger Awards” for deserving members of staff and students who excel in blogging. Deans of Faculty, Directors of Institute, Heads of Department and Units are requested to encourage their staff and students to participate in this exercise.

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NUC Resource Verification, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

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Library Exhibition Area

On May 11, 2017, the NUC Resource Verification Team visited the University of Nigeria Nsukka and the Library was among the places visited. The team went through the library's collections for new departments in Faculties of Education, Agriculture and Vocational Teacher Education. Click on Read more, to view more pictures. 

The University Librarian, posing with NUC Team and others

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Lecture Free Day on Monday, May 07, 2017.

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The University PRO shared publicly to all staff, that the University Administration has declared MONDAY, MAY 08, 2017 from 8.00am – 2.00 pm, LECTURE FREE DAY with respect to 2017 International Conference of the School of General Studies on the theme, “General Studies in the 21^st Century African Development”.

The Lecture Free Day is necessary to enable 100 and 200 Level Students of the University (ALL WHO OFFER GENERAL STUDIES’ COURSES) to participate fully in the Conference.

All Deans of Faculty, Directors of Institute/Centre and Heads of Academic Department are hereby directed to ensure STRICT COMPLIANCE to this directive.

Venue of the event on Monday, 08/05/2017 is Princess Alexandra Auditorium by 9.00 am.

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INVITATION TO ROAR NIGERIA HUB COMMISSIONING

THE University of Nigeria and BOC Innovations hereby invites the University Community to the Public Introduction to the Roar Nigeria Hub which event holds at the University of Nigeria Nsukka Campus

The University of Nigeria and BOC Innovations are having the Public Introduction of the Roar Nigeria Hub, the first full-fledged university embedded technology hub in West Africa.

Roar Nigeria is a technology hub established by a collaboration between University of Nigeria Nsukka (UNN) and BOC Innovations (Benefiting Our Community) in 2016. It is situated at the Nsukka campus of the University and will develop an ecosystem that will foster technology innovations that become marketable products and services.

These businesses will benefit the country and the sub region by creating jobs, generating wealth, improving the local economies and empowering the Naira. Moreso, years of research and research experience resident within the University can become marketable, sustainable and social impact products to the benefit of our communities.

The overriding concept for this initiative is that of the Triple Helix; leveraging the strengths of the Government, Academia and Private Sector for mutually beneficial success. Find herewith details of the main event forWednesday, April 26, 2017:

Main Event: Public Introduction – Wednesday 26^th April 2017 (10am – 2pm)

Outline:

 Introduction of Roar Nigeria Concept

·   Guest Speeches from Government, Local Private Sector,         International Private Sector and Academia

·  Presentation of 1^st cohort of incubatees of Roar Nigeria Hub·  Discourse: The Triple Helix and technology innovation in Nigeria (Panel)

·  Huawei Authorised Information Network Academy (HAINA) and Roar Nigeria

·  Exhibition by 14 technology based startups will run concurrently at the Princess Alexandria Auditorium (PAA)

·  Formal Handover Event at Roar Nigeria Hub

Special Guest list includes:

·  H.E Prof. Yemi Osibanjo        -           The Vice President of Nigeria

·  H.E. Ifeanyi Ugwuany              -           Executive Governor of Enugu State

·  Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami     -           DG, National Information Technology Development Agency

·  Prof. Benjamin Ozumba          -           The Vice Chancellor, University of Nigeria, Nsukka

·  Dr Chukwueloka Umeh         -           MD/CEO Century Power Generation/Director Nestoil Plc

·  James Agada                            -           CEO, CWG Plc

·    Dr. Sven-Thore Holme       -           The Founder, Ideon Science Park, Lund University Sweden                                                     

·  Prof. Uwazurike                      -           President, UNN Alumni Abuja

·  Emeka Afigbo                          -           Head of Platform Partnerships, Middle East & Africa at Facebook

·  Uzo Nwagwu                          -           Finance Director, General Electric

·  Olayemi Joseph                       -           Enterprise Business, Huawei Technologies West Africa

·  Aniedi Udo – Obong              -           Developer Ecosystem Program Manager, Sub- Saharan Africa, Google

·  Adia Sowho                            -           Director Digital Business Etisalat·  Several others special guests

All should please endeavour to be present at the event and on time as the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osibanjo is expected to perform the commissioning ceremony

Okwun Omeaku – Chief (Dr.)

Ag. PRO

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Roar Nigeria Technology Hub

Lions and Lionesses! This is to introduce to you, a first-of-its- kind project, which is about being launched in the Lion's Den, and in Nigeria. University of Nigeria Nsukka is THE LIONS' DEN where the Roar Nigeria Technology Hub is to be unveiled soon. Our post of 27th February, 2017 captured the Vice Chancellor and his team who visited Lund University, Sweden for a training on entrepreneurship, innovation ecosystem and Science Parks. Roar Nigeria Technology Hub is the result of the visit. You are hereby invited to the launching of the hub on 26th April, 2017 beside Faculty of Arts new lecture theatre hall. Time is 10am prompt. Do not miss out!
**You can also find the invitation announcement on the University website

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Follow University of Nigeria Library on Instagram

@unnlib ...Join other 541 followers on our Instagram Page  (www.instagram.com/unnlib) to learn more about what happens in the library, University Community and beyond.  Thanks for your patronage and don't forget to rate us by commenting below and sharing our posts.

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Call for Applications: The AAU Graduate Internship Grant

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Source: https://www.aau.org/subs/grin/

The Association of African Universities (AAU) has intensified its support for students from its member institutions to acquire employable skills before graduating from their universities. Through support from its development partners, namely African Capacity Development Foundation (ACBF) and Swedish International Development Agency (Sida), the AAU has secured funds for its member universities in good standing (whose annual subscription payment to AAU is up to date) to offer small grants of up to US$600 per student for graduate internships. 

We encourage our students to apply online at: 

https://www.aau.org/subs/grin/ 

The deadline for application is Friday 19th May, 2017.

Conditions for the Award of the Grant 

•        Grant applicants should be students pursuing post-graduate degree programmes. Applicants should note that the grants are for training purposes only and not meant for the completion of theses or dissertations.

•        Applicants shall commit to undertake an internship programme for a period between twelve (12) and twenty-four (24 weeks). 

•        Applications should be supported with an authorisation note from the Head of Department of the applicant’s university as well as an official acceptance letter from the establishment wishing to host the intern.

•        All applicants should submit a detailed curriculum vitae.

•        A detailed but confidential supervisory report would be required from the host institution on the progression of the applicant during the period of internship, and from the university of the applicant on academic progress after the period of internship. 

•        Past beneficiaries of the AAU Internship Scheme are not eligible to apply.

•        Consideration would be given to applicants who have no practical work experience.

Selection Criteria 

Selection of successful applications would be based on a quota system revolving around gender (at least 40% of beneficiaries should be females); country (not more than 10 applicants per country) and language (at least 30% from Francophone institutions).

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UNN Physically Challenged Students take the CBT Exams

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The students and the library staff that guide them

Library staff helping a blind student

The ongoing Computer-Based Examinations at the University of Nigeria Nsukka do not exclude the physically challenged group of students which comprise the hearing/visually impaired, and others. The Library, headed by Professor Chinwe N. Ezeani has created means of enabling these students overcome difficult situations. Thanks to the Physically Challenged Department of the Library and the research group called the SURPLUS PEOPLE. With the help of the aforementioned groups, these students comfortably partake in the exams at the CBT centre. The research group earlier mentioned, comprises members of library staff who deemed it fit to put what they find in theory, to practice, by providing wheel chairs to support some of the students, carrying them up to the topmost floor of the library building where the exams are being held. See more pictures after the cut...

Drs. Okore, Osadebe, Ali and other members of the group posing with the students

Dr. Ngozi Osadebe, doing what she knows best.

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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 Library hosts ART + Feminism Wikipedia "Edit-A-Thon Event

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ART + Feminism Wikipedia "Edit-A-Thon Event" hosted by UNN Library. Summary: Wikipedia's gender trouble is well documented and the women Librarians want to change that! Women in Arts are underrepresented both in Wikipedia contribution and content. Marathon editing is ongoing. Join us on Twitter! @libraryunn and use the hashtag - #Wikiwomen to get updates on Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon.

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The University Librarian is involved...

Mrs Igbo, the Circulation Librarian is involved

Video-Conferencing with a Trainer from Ghana

Dr. Mrs Justina Ekere, helping out in the editing task

Dr. Ngozi Osadebe  (Facilitator), and Dr. Scholastica Ukwuoma

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