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Library

The University Library

Welcome to the University Library of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria.

The University Library is the intellectual hub of the University, dedicated to supporting teaching, learning, research, and community service through the provision of quality information resources, modern library services, and an enabling environment for academic excellence.

As the custodian of the University's scholarly collections and knowledge resources, the Library provides access to an extensive range of print and electronic materials, including books, journals, theses, dissertations, databases, digital repositories, and other information resources that meet the academic and research needs of students, staff, and researchers.

Strategically positioned to serve the University's diverse academic community, the Library operates through professionally managed divisions and specialized units committed to delivering innovative, user-centred, and technology-driven information services. Our experienced librarians and support staff continually strive to ensure that users have timely access to reliable information in both physical and digital formats.

Through continuous innovation, collaboration, integrity, and excellence in service delivery, the University Library remains committed to promoting lifelong learning, advancing research, preserving knowledge, and supporting the vision and mission of the University.

Our facilities include comfortable reading spaces, electronic library services, internet-enabled research facilities, institutional repository services, information literacy programmes, reference and research support services, as well as access to reputable national and international electronic databases.

At the AAUA University Library, we remain committed to our guiding principles:

Knowledge. Innovation. Excellence.

We value the support, feedback, and partnership of our library users as we continue to build a dynamic, inclusive, and globally competitive academic library that meets the information needs of the 21st-century learner and researcher.

Welcome to the University Library!

University Librarian

Structure of Office

Role and Functions

Other Information

Our Structure

STRUCTURE OF THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY

The University Library is the academic information centre of the University and is headed by the University Librarian, who is responsible for the overall administration, development, and coordination of library services. The Library operates through a well-defined administrative structure comprising professional librarians, technical staff, and support personnel dedicated to delivering quality information services.

Administrative Structure

• University Librarian
• Deputy University Librarian(s)
• Principal Librarian
• Senior Librarian
• Librarian I
• Librarian II
• Assistant Librarian

The professional librarians are supported by experienced technical and administrative personnel who ensure the smooth operation of library services and the effective management of information resources.

Technical and Support Staff

• Chief Library Officer
• Principal Library Officer
• Senior Library Officer
• Higher Library Officer
• Library Officer
• Assistant Library Officer
• Library Assistant
• Library Attendant

OFFICE OF THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN

The University Librarian is the Chief Administrative and Professional Officer of the University Library and is responsible for the planning, coordination, and management of all library services. The Office of the University Librarian:

• Provides strategic leadership for the development and administration of the University Library.
• Develops policies for the acquisition, organization, preservation, and dissemination of information resources.
• Coordinates library services across all Faculty, Departmental, College, and Special Libraries.
• Oversees the acquisition of books, journals, electronic databases, and other scholarly resources.
• Promotes teaching, learning, research, and innovation through quality information services.
• Supervises library automation, digital library initiatives, and the Institutional Repository.
• Coordinates information literacy programmes and user education for students and staff.
• Collaborates with national and international library organizations, research institutions, and development partners.
• Ensures the preservation of the University's scholarly output and special collections.
• Advises the University Management on matters relating to library development, information management, and research support.

Library Divisions

The University Library carries out its responsibilities through specialized divisions, including:

• Readers' Services Division
• Technical Services Division
• Collection Development Division
• Serials Division
• Electronic Library (E-Library) Division
• Digital Library and Institutional Repository
• Reference and Research Support Services
• Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Unit
• Special Collections and Archives
• Administration and Finance Unit

Our Roles

Readers' Services Division

The Readers' Services Division is the frontline service unit of the University Library. It is responsible for providing library users with access to information resources, reference services, circulation services, and user support. The Division ensures that students, staff, researchers, and visitors enjoy quality library services in a conducive learning environment.

Major Library Divisions and Units

1. Readers' Services Unit — Functions/Activities

• Registration of library users.
• Circulation of books and other library materials.
• Reference and information services.
• User orientation and information literacy programmes.
• General assistance to library users.

2. Technical Services Unit — Functions/Activities

• Acquisition of books and electronic resources.
• Cataloguing and classification of library materials.
• Processing and preservation of information resources.
• Collection development and stock management.

3. Electronic Library (E-Library) Unit — Functions/Activities

• Provision of access to electronic databases and digital resources.
• Internet and online research support services.
• Management of institutional repository and digital collections.
• Training users on electronic information retrieval.

4. Serials Unit — Functions/Activities

• Acquisition and management of journals, magazines, newspapers, and periodicals.
• Subscription management for print and electronic journals.
• Current awareness and indexing services.

5. Research Support & Institutional Repository Unit — Functions/Activities

• Management of theses, dissertations, and institutional publications.
• Research data management support.
• Citation management assistance.
• Open Access advocacy and scholarly communication services.
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