Ibom E-Library
| Ibom E-Library | |
|---|---|
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| 5°00′55″N 7°54′48″E / 5.015358712759782°N 7.913351739520187°E | |
| Location | Uyo, Nigeria |
| Type | Library |
| Established | September 25, 2007 |
| Other information | |
| Website | https://www.theibomelibrary.com/ |
The Ibom E-Library is a library located in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.[1][2]The library which is a state-owned is the first digital type in West Africa, Also Ibom library is one of the biggest libraries in Africa.[3]
History
The library was launched in Uyo state on the 25th September 2007 under the administration of Former Gov. Godswill Akpabio. It was located along Ibrahim Babangida road in the state.[4]
Structure
Ibom library is an ultramodern complex with flamboyant facilities which aid education and academic research. It has capacity to occupy 1000 persons ,the library was divided into private and open sections as well as board rooms and offices[5][6]
Users are able to access the library after the payment of #5,000 as registration fee and #40,000 is charged for programming tutorial.[7]
Collections
Ibom Library contain multimedia materials resource centre for children, 1260 educational games, 1000 mathematical tools[7]
References
- ^ "E-Library places Uyo at advantage, says Gov Akpabio - Vanguard News". Vanguard News. 2013-03-20. Retrieved 2016-12-16.
- ^ "Ibom eLibrary". Hotels.ng Places. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
- ^ Oluka, Peter (2018-04-19). "Akwa-Ibom e-library surpasses 4million subscribers". TechEconomy.ng. Retrieved 2022-07-17.
- ^ TheMail (2020-08-25). "Investigation: The story of the Rise and Fall of Ibom e-library - The Mail Newspaper". Retrieved 2022-05-19.
- ^ "Stakeholders Make Case for Optimum Use of A'Ibom E-Library". Independent Newspaper Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
- ^ "E-Library places Uyo at advantage, says Gov Akpabio". Vanguard News. 2013-03-19. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
- ^ a b "Akwa Ibom e-library finally opens, with a fee - Premium Times Nigeria". 2012-12-17. Retrieved 2022-05-19.