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University of Port Harcourt Library

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University of Port Harcourt Library
Formation1976
HeadquartersAbuja Campus, Choba
University Librarian
Prof. Helen Emasealu 2022 - date
Websitehttp://library.uniport.edu.ng/
Drone image of the University of Port Harcourt library
University of Port Harcourt library reference section
University of Port Harcourt library foyer

The University of Port Harcourt Library also known as Donald E. U. Ekong Library is the academic and research hub of the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. The library houses information resources that support the teaching, learning and research of the members of the university community.

Prof. Helen Emasealu is the 6th University Librarian of the University of Port Harcourt Library.[1]

History

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The present building of the library consist two wings: Wing A houses two-storey buildings while Wing B houses three-storey buildings.[2]

Chronology of University Librarian

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  • Helen Emasealu 2022 - date [3]
  • Susan Umeozor 2018 - 2021 [4]

Collections

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Donald E.U. Ekong Library has over 3000 volumes of books and periodicals. The library also has over 400 journals with a despository section for the United Nations Publications.[5]

Services

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Other services include laptop loan services by the American Corner section of the University Library.[6][7] The library also offers book check in and check out services for its registered users.

References

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  1. ^ "University Librarian". www.uniport.edu.ng. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
  2. ^ "About Us". Retrieved 2023-05-24.
  3. ^ "Chinda, Emasealu Take Over As Registrar, Univ Librarian". www.uniport.edu.ng. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
  4. ^ "Despite gulping billions, university libraries still in bad shape". Daily Trust. 2019-10-26. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
  5. ^ "Despite gulping billions, university libraries still in bad shape". Daily Trust. 2019-10-26. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
  6. ^ Nigeria, News Agency of (2022-10-27). "U.S. trains Nigerian youths to improve economy". Peoples Gazette. Retrieved 2023-05-24.
  7. ^ adminedu (2022-09-24). "List of Location American Spaces in Nigeria/www.eduschoolnews.com". Global School News. Retrieved 2023-05-24.