UNIVERSITY LIBRARY

The University Library was established primarily to serve the academic and general reading purposes of the staff and students of the University. It was established in 1982, the same year that the University started its academic programmes. However in March 1983, the Library first opened its doors to the University Community with a modest collection of books numbering 5,000 volumes.

The remarkable increase in students intake with a corresponding increase in the number of staff has simply suggested the need for expansion of the University Library to accommodate all categories of users and increase in the collections.

In realization of these urgent but pressing needs, a new Library Complex was constructed and this has become the new University Library. The two-storey complex houses the office of the University Librarian, the offices of other staff, the Work Room, the Circulation lobby and the Porters’ Section. Other service which units are also housed there are Reference, Serials, Audio-Visuals, ICT and Bindery.

At Present, the Library has about 70,000 volumes of text-books and subscribes to a number of foreign and local journal titles. It is also a depository for FAO and other government publications. Students projects, theses and dissertation are also deposited in the Library. To bring out services closer to users, Faculties (schools) libraries have been established in the six faculties (schools) of the University with relevant materials in stock.

MEMBERSHIP

Membership of the University Library is free and open to all students, academic, senior and technical staff and all categories of junior staff undertaking training courses with special permission of the University Librarian. Others, including outsiders who have genuine reasons to use the collections can only do so with special permission on application to, and approval of the University Librarian. Every reader must register formally with the University Library and renew the membership at the beginning of each succeeding academic session. Admittance to use the Library facilities depends strictly on the production of evidence of being currently registered and on the use of the tokens by the students. All registered readers must normally carry their identity cards with them each time they wish to use the Library, and they must be prepared to produce the cards on demand by any library staff.

ORGANISATION OF THE LIBRARY

            The University Library is presently organized into five (5) divisions and these are:

1.                  The Administrative Division

2.                  The Technical Services Division

3.                  The Readers’ Services Division

4.                  The Collection Development Division

5.                  The Information and Communication Technology Division

1.         THE ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION

The administration of the University Library is headed by the University Librarian who sees to the day-to-day operation of the library services. He manages the staff to ensure effective and efficient performance of library operations.

2.         TECHNICAL SERVICES DIVISION

            This comprises the Cataloguing and the Classification section. This Cataloguing section handles the processing (Cataloguing and Classifications) of the newly acquired materials and production of catalogue cards and filing.

3.         READERS’ SERVICES DIVISION

            The division is made up of the Circulation section, the Reference section and the Security Unit. The Division is generally seen as the image of the Library.

4.         THE COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

            This division has three units under it. They are Bibliographic, Research and Documentation (BRD), Serials, and Acquisition. The Serials Unit controls the selection, acquisitions and provision of all periodicals including journals to users. Similarly, the Acquisitions Unit performs the same function on books and monograph. The BRD acquires, houses organize and makes available special to users publications like FAO, United Nations and WHO reports among others on demand. It also acquires other Government publications, theses and dissertations and other University publications.

  5.         INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY DIVISION

            The Units under this division includes the Audio-Visuals and the Library automation/Internet services. They serve to complement research activities in the University.

ASSOCIATIONS

The Library is a member of the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA), Standing Conference of African University Libraries Western Area (SCAULWA); United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) and the Nigerian Library Association (NLA)

ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES

            The Library Academic staff teach and grade a General Studies Course – GNS 103 (Information Retrieval).

RESEARCH POLICY

            Library staff undertake individual and group research works on Library development and services. They benefit also from University Research Grants like other academic (teaching) staff.

OPENING HOURS

Mondays through Fridays        (8.00a.m. – 9.00p.m.)

Saturdays                                   (9.00a.m. – 6.00p.m.)

Sundays                                     (4.00p.m. – 9.00p.m.)

Public Holidays                         Closed

DURING HOLIDAYS

Mondays through Fridays                     (8.00a.m. – 4.00p.m.)

Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays - Closed 

STAFF LIST (SENIOR STAFF)

S/N      NAMES                           QUALIFICATIONS                                  STATUS
1.         Dr. E.L. Adebayo           B.ED;  M.L.S.; Ph.D                               University Librarian
2.         Mrs. O.A. Oke                 B.A.; PGDL                                             Deputy University Librarian
3.         Mrs. Z.M. Falaiye           B.A.(Ed.); M.Sc., M.L.S.                         Deputy University Librarian
4.         Mr. A.A. Olofinsawe       B.Sc.; M.L.S.                                           Principal Librarian
5.         Mr. H.I.T. Akinyosoye     B.A.(Ed.) M.L.S.                                     Principal Librarian
6.         Mr. F.Z. Oguntuase        B.A.; M.L.S.; MBA                                  Principal Librarian
7.         Dr. (Mrs.) O.A. Ijatuyi      B.Sc.; (Ed.) M.L.S.; Ph.D                     Senior Librarian
8.         Mr. A.K. Afolabi                B.A. (Ed.); M.L.S.                                  Senior Librarian
9.         Mr. P.O. Ajayi                    B.L.S.; M.L.S.                                        Librarian I
10.       Mr. E.O. Rasaq                NCE; B.L.S.; M.L.S.                             Librarian II
11.       Mr. I.A. Ayankola              B.L.S. M.L.S.                                         Librarian II
12.       Mrs. O.O. Okere              B.A.; M.L.S.                                            Librarian II
13.       Mr. O.O. Oni                     B.Sc.; M.L.S.                                          Librarian II
14.       Mrs. G.A. Popoola          DLS; B.L.S.                                            Chief Library Officer
15.       Mr. M. Olorunfemi           DLS; BSc.                                               Prin. Library Officer I
16.       Mr. S.O. Ibitoye                DLS                                                         Senior Library Officer
17.       Mr. P.O. Jaiyeoba            DLS                                                         Higher Library Officer
18.       Mr. J.A. Folayan               DLS; B.L.S.                                            Higher Library Officer
19.       Mr.  Oguntomeso            DLS; B.L.S.                                            Higher Library Officer
20.       Mr. J.J. Oloro                    HND (Elect./Telecoms)                      Technologist I
21.       Mrs. E.A. Awosan            HND (Sec. Adm.)                                 Confidential Secretary 22.       Mr. O.O. Agbabiaka         HND, B.Sc.                                            Programmer/System                                                                                                                          Analyst II
23.       Mrs. R.Y. Adeleye            Pitman, 50wpm; Dip. in Computer   Chief Typist
24.       Mr. M.K. Echenim            GCE; RSA, Pitman 50WPM                Chief Typist
25.       Mrs. V.O.Adeyemo           HND (Sec. Adm.)                                 Chief Typist
26.       Miss D.D. Adejoro           WASC; 120/50W.P.M.                          Senior Typist I
27.       Mr. D.B. Ikpefua                GCE                                                       Senior Supervisor
28.       Mr. M. Adenusi                  Trade Test I,II & III                               Chief Driver
29.       Mr. J.L. Owolabi                Army Cert. of Education                     Supervisor
29.       Mrs. B.M. Bello                  WASC; 50WPM; Dip.in Computer   Senior Typist II
30.       Mrs. I.G. Taiye-Fadipe      DLS                                                       Library Officer
31.       Mr. A.S. Oloba                    DLS                                                       Library Officer
32.      Miss S.E. Donatus            Dip. in Computer Studies                 Snr. Computer Operator 33.       Mr. Gold J.I.                       S.75                                                        Chief Photographer
34.       Mr. L. Adekanle                GCE                                                       Bindery Officer
34.       Mr. S.O. Agunloye            GCE                                                       Supervisor
35.       Mr. O. Kayode                   WASC; Dip in Computer                    Chief Library Assistant
36.       Mr. R.E. Egunjobi            NCE                                                       Chief Library Assistant
37.       Mr. O. Lawrence              HND                                                       Chief Library Assistant