Ibom E-Library

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]

Ibom E-Library
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LocationUyo, Akwa-Ibom, Nigeria
TypeElibrary
EstablishedSeptember 25, 2007
Collection
Items collectedBooks, journals, newspapers, magazines, sound and music recordings, patents, databases, maps, stamps, prints, drawings and manuscripts
Access and use
Access requirementsOpen to students, researchers and general public
Other information
DirectorUbong George
Websitehttps://www.theibomelibrary.com/

History

The library was launched in Uyo state on the 25th September 2007 under the administration of Former Gov. Godswill Akpabio.[4] It was located along  Ibrahim Babangida road in the state.[5]

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[6][4]

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] It has over 30,000 materials that covers literature and facility for e-conferencing.

See also

Academic libraries in Nigeria

Services
  • Online Library
  • Event Spaces
  • Co-working Spaces
  • Outdoor Event Venues
  • Video Conferencing

References
  1. "E-Library places Uyo at advantage, says Gov Akpabio - Vanguard News". Vanguard News. 2013-03-20. Retrieved 2016-12-16.
  2. "Ibom eLibrary". Hotels.ng Places. Retrieved 2021-09-18.
  3. Oluka, Peter (2018-04-19). "Akwa-Ibom e-library surpasses 4million subscribers". TechEconomy.ng. Retrieved 2022-07-17.
  4. "E-Library places Uyo at advantage, says Gov Akpabio". Vanguard News. 2013-03-19. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
  5. TheMail (2020-08-25). "Investigation: The story of the Rise and Fall of Ibom e-library - The Mail Newspaper". Retrieved 2022-05-19.
  6. "Stakeholders Make Case for Optimum Use of A'Ibom E-Library". Independent Newspaper Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
  7. "Akwa Ibom e-library finally opens, with a fee - Premium Times Nigeria". 2012-12-17. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
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