Ibom E-Library
Public library in Nigeria
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The Ibom E-Library is a library located in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.[1] The library which is state-owned is the first digital type in West Africa. Also Ibom e-library is one of the biggest libraries in Africa.[2]
TypeElibrary
EstablishedSeptember 25, 2007
Items collectedBooks, journals, newspapers, magazines, sound and music recordings, patents, databases, maps, stamps, prints, drawings and manuscripts
| Ibom E-Library | |
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| Location | Uyo, Akwa-Ibom, Nigeria |
| Type | Elibrary |
| Established | September 25, 2007 |
| Collection | |
| Items collected | Books, journals, newspapers, magazines, sound and music recordings, patents, databases, maps, stamps, prints, drawings and manuscripts |
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| Access requirements | Open to students, researchers and general public |
| Other information | |
| Director | Ubong George |
| Website | https://www.theibomelibrary.com/ |
History
The library was launched in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State on 25 September 2007 under the administration of Former Gov. Godswill Akpabio.[3] It was located along Ibrahim Babangida avenue in the state.[4]
Structure
Collections
Ibom Library contains multimedia materials resource centre for children, 1260 educational games and 1000 mathematical tools.[6] It has over 30,000 materials that covers literature and facility for e-conferencing.