University of Calabar Library
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| University of Calabar Library | |
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| Location | Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria |
| Type | Academic library |
| Established | 1975 |
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| Items collected | Books, journals, newspapers, magazines, sound and music recordings, patents, databases, maps, stamps, prints, drawings and manuscripts. |
| Access and use | |
| Access requirements | Open to Students, Researchers |
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| Director | Aniebiet Inyang Ntui (University Librarian) |
| Website | https://library.unical.edu.ng/ |
The University of Calabar Library is an autonomous research institution and the main academic library of the University of Calabar, located in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. The current University Librarian is Professor Aniebiet Inyang Ntui.[1]
Established in 1975, the library has since grown to become one of the largest and most comprehensive academic libraries in Nigeria and West Africa, serving as a resource for students, faculty, and researchers in South South Nigeria.
The University of Calabar Library was established in 1975, shortly after the creation of the university to support the creative process. Initially, the library was housed in a temporary location, but in 1981 it moved to its current location, a spacious and modern building designed specifically for the library's needs. The library has since undergone several renovations and expansions to accommodate its growing collections and users.[2]
Organization and Governance
The University of Calabar Library is an independent institution governed by the University Librarian. The library is further organized into several departments, including Technical Services, Reader Services, and Special Collections.
The current Chief Executive of the Library is Aniebiet Inyang Ntui, a Nigerian Diplomat and Professor of Library and Information Science, who began serving in February 2022. [3]
The Technical Services department is responsible for the acquisition, cataloging, and processing of library materials. The Reader Services department is responsible for providing reference and information services, as well as circulation and interlibrary loan services. The Special Collections department is responsible for collecting and preserving rare and unique materials, such as manuscripts, archives, and other special collections. [4]