University of Port Harcourt Library
{{Short description|Main Academic library of the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State}}
{{Infobox organization
| name = University of Port Harcourt Library
| formation = 1976
| headquarters = Abuja Campus, Choba
| leader_title = University Librarian
| leader_name = Prof. Helen Emasealu 2022 - date
| website = http://library.uniport.edu.ng/
}}
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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.{{Cite web |title=University Librarian |url=https://www.uniport.edu.ng/2015-06-06-18-33-35/principal-officers/university-librarian.html |access-date=2023-05-24 |website=www.uniport.edu.ng}}
History
The present building of the library consist two wings: Wing A houses two-storey buildings while Wing B houses three-storey buildings.{{Cite web |title=About Us |url=http://library.uniport.edu.ng/about-us/ |access-date=2023-05-24 |language=en-US}}
Chronology of University Librarian
- Helen Emasealu 2022 - date {{Cite web |title=Chinda, Emasealu Take Over As Registrar, Univ Librarian |url=https://www.uniport.edu.ng/news/featured/2028-chinda-emasealu-take-over-as-registrar-univ-librarian.html |access-date=2023-05-24 |website=www.uniport.edu.ng}}
- Susan Umeozor 2018 - 2021 {{Cite web |date=2019-10-26 |title=Despite gulping billions, university libraries still in bad shape |url=https://dailytrust.com/despite-gulping-billions-university-libraries-still-in-bad-shape/ |access-date=2023-05-24 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-GB}}
Collections
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.{{Cite web |date=2019-10-26 |title=Despite gulping billions, university libraries still in bad shape |url=https://dailytrust.com/despite-gulping-billions-university-libraries-still-in-bad-shape/ |access-date=2023-05-24 |website=Daily Trust |language=en-GB}}
Services
Other services include laptop loan services by the American Corner section of the University Library.{{Cite web |last=Nigeria |first=News Agency of |date=2022-10-27 |title=U.S. trains Nigerian youths to improve economy |url=https://gazettengr.com/u-s-trains-nigerian-youths-to-improve-economy/ |access-date=2023-05-24 |website=Peoples Gazette |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=adminedu |date=2022-09-24 |title=List of Location American Spaces in Nigeria/www.eduschoolnews.com |url=https://eduschoolnews.com/list-of-location-american-spaces-in-nigeria/ |access-date=2023-05-24 |website=Global School News |language=en-US}} The library also offers book check in and check out services for its registered users.
References
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Category:Academic libraries in Nigeria