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6 Of The Most Beautiful University Libraries In Nigeria (photos) by Kunlexic(m): 9:58am On Oct 12, 2014

Here we try to compile a list of the most beautiful University libraries in Nigeria. When we say beautiful, we mean those University libraries with great architecture and colour, view from outside and content as reported by the management. We have checked many (not all) of the libraries in Nigerian Universities and have come up with these few ones that we feel are beautiful.

Most Beautiful University Libraries in Nigeria?

Someone already mentioned the fact that “beauty is in the eye of the beholder”, yes it is true but by the time you are done viewing this gallery, you would agree with us that these Library structures are magnificent. You can only fault us for not including one that is also magnificient on the list. But that is why we have the title as “6 of the most beautiful University libraries in Nigeria”.

In this post, we will give you the names of the six Universities, share photo(s) and names of the libraries and brief history/introduction about them.

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Re: 6 Of The Most Beautiful University Libraries In Nigeria (photos) by Kunlexic(m): 10:00am On Oct 12, 2014
1. Covenant University, Ota (CU) Library



The library in Covenant University is known as “Centre for Learning Resources” (CLR). The Covenant University library has fully computerized all routine activities and can boast of a functional virtual library service, which gives staff and students, access to the Web Public Access Catalogue (WebPAC), and other electronic resources from offices, departments wherever there is a web browser anywhere in the globe and anytime.

The library complex is an edifice with three floors, reputed to be one of the largest in Africa. The total floor area of the complex is 11,300m/2. It is designed as an imposing glass structure, which portrays learning as the major activity in the University.

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Re: 6 Of The Most Beautiful University Libraries In Nigeria (photos) by Kunlexic(m): 10:03am On Oct 12, 2014
2. Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Library



The Mission of the ‘Nimbe Adedipe University Library is to provide a user centered information environment that supports inspirational teaching, exemplary research, meaningful service, and life long learning to the local and global university community.

In support of this mission, the University Library integrates print and electronic resources, and provides a comprehensive program of service which allows broad access to information in all formats.

The Library was named ‘Nimbe Adedipe Library to honour the first Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Nurudeen Olorunnimbe Adedipe. The ultra modern library building can accommodate 1000 users at a time. The total collection of books at present is 75,622 titles.

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Re: 6 Of The Most Beautiful University Libraries In Nigeria (photos) by Kunlexic(m): 10:06am On Oct 12, 2014
3. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife (OAU) Library



In the first seven years of it’s existence, the library was housed in temporary and cramped quarters, which were ill-equipped for the requirements of a University library. In October 1989, it moved to its permanent building, the four floors of which covered a total area of 42,000 sq. ft., designed to accommodate 250,000 volumes and sit 800 readers.

So far, the Library has over 400,000 catalogue records needing conversion.About 15,000 bibliographic records of newly acquired books inputted into the old database, would be transferred to the new. The bulk of the Library’s catalogue remains in card format.

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Re: 6 Of The Most Beautiful University Libraries In Nigeria (photos) by Kunlexic(m): 10:08am On Oct 12, 2014
4. University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) Library



On October 25, 1976 after the Principal’s maiden address to the foundation students and staff in the Africa Hall at about 10.00 a.m. the University Library formally commenced its routines and services to clientele.

The Library provides a wide range of services.  Arrangements have been completed to resuscitate inter-library loans and bindery services.  Hardware facilities are available for consulting audio-visual and e-resources.  Detailed instruction in Library use is provided to undergraduates as part of the General Studies programme while advanced bibliographic courses are to be worked out for final year and postgraduate students and staff preparing for their long essays dissertations and research respectively.  All enquiries regarding reader instruction, either on individual basis or in groups should be made to the Readers’ Services Librarian.

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Re: 6 Of The Most Beautiful University Libraries In Nigeria (photos) by Kunlexic(m): 10:15am On Oct 12, 2014
5. University Of Nigeria, Nsukka (Nnamdi Azikiwe Library)



At the University’s inception, the Owelle of Onitsha, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe donated 12,000 volumes of books. In 1962/63 the University library holdings had increased to 27,000 volumes with a seating capacity of 220 readers. Presently, the University Library System has about 735,157 volumes of books and about 99,760 bound volumes of journals.



The Nnamdi Azikiwe Library has a growing collection of publications by international bodies/organization such as:

The United Nations;
The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nation; and
The United Nations Educational Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
The Library has also special collection documents published by the various governments of Nigeria as well as the Biafrana Collection (publications on the Nigeria Civil War) and African Collection (publications on Africa, about Africa and by Africans)

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Re: 6 Of The Most Beautiful University Libraries In Nigeria (photos) by Nobody: 10:17am On Oct 12, 2014
I knew even before opening this thread that my school won't make the list cry...keep it coming op

Modified

And those whose school didn't make the list be like "op,its not about the building or even the content but whether the students put it to good use or not"tongue

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Re: 6 Of The Most Beautiful University Libraries In Nigeria (photos) by Kunlexic(m): 10:19am On Oct 12, 2014
6. Babcock University Library



Babcock University (BU) has its roots in the Adventist College of West Africa (ACWA), established on September 17, 1959 with an initial intake of seven ministerial students.

The University is fully owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church, and registered under the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to operate as a private University and, as such, does not receive any government grants.

As a senior College, the first set of Bachelor of Arts degrees in Theology were awarded under its own name in 1966. ACWA made history in 1975 by becoming the premier institution to sign and operate an affiliation agreement with Andrews University, Berrien Springs Michigan, USA. This relationship enabled it to train students and award Bachelors degrees from Andrews University, primarily in Biology, Business Administration, Theology, and Religion with minors in Biblical Languages, Biology, Business Administration, History, Religion and Secretarial Studies.

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Re: 6 Of The Most Beautiful University Libraries In Nigeria (photos) by Vivly(f): 10:20am On Oct 12, 2014
My school can't make this list.

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Re: 6 Of The Most Beautiful University Libraries In Nigeria (photos) by Kunlexic(m): 10:22am On Oct 12, 2014
You can also add yours if you think there is a library that should be on this list.So let us keep it rolling like that.
Re: 6 Of The Most Beautiful University Libraries In Nigeria (photos) by Kunlexic(m): 10:25am On Oct 12, 2014
Kunlexic:
3. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife (OAU) Library



In the first seven years of it’s existence, the library was housed in temporary and cramped quarters, which were ill-equipped for the requirements of a University library. In October 1989, it moved to its permanent building, the four floors of which covered a total area of 42,000 sq. ft., designed to accommodate 250,000 volumes and sit 800 readers.

So far, the Library has over 400,000 catalogue records needing conversion.About 15,000 bibliographic records of newly acquired books inputted into the old database, would be transferred to the new. The bulk of the Library’s catalogue remains in card format.
Let me see how many likes for this

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Re: 6 Of The Most Beautiful University Libraries In Nigeria (photos) by Kunlexic(m): 10:26am On Oct 12, 2014
nabsprada:
I knew even before opening this thread that my school won't make the list cry...keep it coming op
which school is that?
Re: 6 Of The Most Beautiful University Libraries In Nigeria (photos) by Nobody: 10:26am On Oct 12, 2014
Funaab all the way!!!!!

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Re: 6 Of The Most Beautiful University Libraries In Nigeria (photos) by barackodam: 10:26am On Oct 12, 2014
Watta ABU ZARIA



[img]http://www.abu.edu.ng/library/mobile/index.html#[/img]

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Re: 6 Of The Most Beautiful University Libraries In Nigeria (photos) by Kunlexic(m): 10:27am On Oct 12, 2014
Vivly:
My school can't make this list.
can I know the school pls?

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Re: 6 Of The Most Beautiful University Libraries In Nigeria (photos) by Vivly(f): 10:28am On Oct 12, 2014
Kunlexic:
can I know the school pls?
Unical

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Re: 6 Of The Most Beautiful University Libraries In Nigeria (photos) by Kunlexic(m): 10:28am On Oct 12, 2014
barackodam:
Watta ABU ZARIA
upload the pincshure or we won't believe it
Re: 6 Of The Most Beautiful University Libraries In Nigeria (photos) by noordean(m): 10:28am On Oct 12, 2014
nabsprada:
I knew even before opening this thread that my school won't make the list cry...keep it coming op
..and i knew mine would b in d 1st 3

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Re: 6 Of The Most Beautiful University Libraries In Nigeria (photos) by decode55(m): 10:29am On Oct 12, 2014
Following...
Re: 6 Of The Most Beautiful University Libraries In Nigeria (photos) by Kunlexic(m): 10:30am On Oct 12, 2014
Vivly:

Unical
embarassed embarassed

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Re: 6 Of The Most Beautiful University Libraries In Nigeria (photos) by Kunlexic(m): 10:32am On Oct 12, 2014
noordean:
..and i knew mine would b in d 1st 3
which 1 is urs?
Re: 6 Of The Most Beautiful University Libraries In Nigeria (photos) by EmoBoy(m): 10:33am On Oct 12, 2014
Kunlexic:
5.Nnamdi Azikiwe University Library



At the University’s inception, the Owelle of Onitsha, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe donated 12,000 volumes of books. In 1962/63 the University library holdings had increased to 27,000 volumes with a seating capacity of 220 readers. Presently, the University Library System has about 735,157 volumes of books and about 99,760 bound volumes of journals.



The Nnamdi Azikiwe Library has a growing collection of publications by international bodies/organization such as:

The United Nations;
The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nation; and
The United Nations Educational Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
The Library has also special collection documents published by the various governments of Nigeria as well as the Biafrana Collection (publications on the Nigeria Civil War) and African Collection (publications on Africa, about Africa and by Africans)

Thats the UNN library

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Re: 6 Of The Most Beautiful University Libraries In Nigeria (photos) by barackodam: 10:39am On Oct 12, 2014
Kunlexic:
upload the pincshure or we won't believe it




barackodam:
Watta ABU ZARIA
[img]http://www.abu.edu.ng/library/mobile/index.html#[/img]

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Re: 6 Of The Most Beautiful University Libraries In Nigeria (photos) by Kunlexic(m): 10:41am On Oct 12, 2014
Olawalebabs, Richiez, Fynestboi
Pls do ur work for this topic grin
Re: 6 Of The Most Beautiful University Libraries In Nigeria (photos) by Lilprocess(m): 10:59am On Oct 12, 2014
Bayero University Kano
We set the pace and others follow.

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Re: 6 Of The Most Beautiful University Libraries In Nigeria (photos) by Haywhymido(m): 11:06am On Oct 12, 2014
I knew two libraries will be on dat list - oau n unilorin lib.

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Re: 6 Of The Most Beautiful University Libraries In Nigeria (photos) by iebanehita(m): 11:10am On Oct 12, 2014
Have you heard of John Harris library, University of Benin

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Re: 6 Of The Most Beautiful University Libraries In Nigeria (photos) by ZACHIE: 11:13am On Oct 12, 2014
Lilprocess:
Bayero University Kano
We set the pace and others follow.
Shut up.
That library looks like a block of LASPDC rented apartment

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Re: 6 Of The Most Beautiful University Libraries In Nigeria (photos) by christejames(m): 11:22am On Oct 12, 2014
OP, the fifth pix is the Nnamdi Azikiwe Library of University of Nigeria, Nsukka--UNN. Thanks for ur effort anyway! #repingUNN!

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Re: 6 Of The Most Beautiful University Libraries In Nigeria (photos) by gunuvi(m): 11:28am On Oct 12, 2014
the best is that of the university of beer
Re: 6 Of The Most Beautiful University Libraries In Nigeria (photos) by KillerBeauty(f): 11:32am On Oct 12, 2014
Okay

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Re: 6 Of The Most Beautiful University Libraries In Nigeria (photos) by DebhariJones(f): 11:32am On Oct 12, 2014
Yay! My alma mata made the list.

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