Federal University of Technology Owerri Library

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The Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) Library is the primary academic library for the FUTO in Nigeria. The library is adjacent to lecture rooms, laboratories and hostels.

History[]

The Federal University of Technology Owerri was founded in 1982.[1] On 9 November 1981, the library was formally commissioned for use. It began with the initial student population of 225; 28 teaching staff 28 and 6 academic support staff. [2] [3] The initial library stock was 2,500.

In 1986, the library created a learning resource center to provide audiovisual services. That same year, the library added a personal computer. A standalone computer with The Information Navigator Library Software (TINLIB) was provided for all federal university libraries in Nigeria. This availability triggered a new mode of cataloging and classification, acquisition, and circulation as well as other services in these universities, including FUTO.[1]

Collections[]

The library includes seven primary sections: social sciences, humanities, ICT unit, reference, science, technology, and agriculture. It hosts the university librarian's office, the bindery and reprographic services, security checkpoint, circulation center and bookstore. The building has a seating capacity of 500. Library administration is split into nine divisions: Acquisitions, Processing, Serials Unit, Users services, ICT Unit, and Research Training/Statistics, Documents, Reference services, Bibliography, and Special Collections.[4]

The print collection consists of about 75,000 books; 77 journal titles; 3,200 documents and 148 maps.[2] The library subscribes to roughly eight databases, which include some fee-based and open sources. These databases include EBSCOHOST, Agora, OARE, Hinari and Nigerian Virtual Library, all of which can be accessed in the library and on the library website.[citation needed]

University Librarians[]

  • Mr J. C Anafulu 1981- 1998
  • Mr M.S Onye 1998- 2003
  • Mr J.E Nwogu 2003- 2013
  • Mrs C.N Okoroafor (Acting) 2013- 2014
  • Prof C.V Anunobi 2014- 2020[5][6]

See also[]

Academic libraries in Nigeria

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b Anunobi, C.V.; Anyanwu, O.P.; Oga, M.; Benard, I.I. (2011). "The adoption of ICT for library and information services the adoption of ICT for book place and information services at the federal university libraries in the south-eastern Nigeria, a case study of federal university of technology, Owerri (FUTO)". Nigerian Libraries. 44 (1).
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b Osondu, M.C., Ireoeze, P., Ogueri, E., and Dawodu, B.F. (2013). "Academic Libraries: Engine Breed Spuring Innovation for Competitiveness and Sustainable Economic Growth In Nigeria". Journal of Electronics and Communication Engineering. 7 (4): 47–62.CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ Nwokocha, U. (2012). Assessment of Library User Education Programmes in Abia State University and Federal University of Technology, Owerri. Nsukka, Nigeria: Unpublished PhD Thesis from Department of Library and Information Science, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. pp. 9–10.
  4. ^ Federal University of Technology Owerri. "Archives: News". – Federal University of Technology, Owerri. Retrieved 2020-06-06.
  5. ^ "Chinwe Anunobi". African Library & Information Associations & Institutions. Retrieved 2021-05-24.
  6. ^ "Update on 2011 Associate Chinwe Anunobi – Mortenson Center for International Library Programs – U of I Library". www.library.illinois.edu. Retrieved 2021-05-24.

Further reading[]

  • Anunobi, C.V. (2006). "Dynamics of internet usage: A case of students of the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO) Nigeria". Educational Research and Reviews. 1 (6): 192–195.

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