The Nationwide Librarian and Govt Officer of the Nationwide Library, Prof. Chinwe Anunobi, said that the library has issued over 26,000 Global Usual Retain Numbers to publishers around the nation up to now in 2024.
She additionally disclosed that Nigerians, in particular researchers, not want to seek advice from the headquarters to acquire ISBNs, Global Usual Serial Numbers, newspaper newsletter indices, or alternative products and services, as those can now be accessed by means of the Nationwide Library of Nigeria’s web page and social media platforms.
Anunobi famous that the library has branches in 33 states of the federation, together with the Federal Capital Field, pace Kebbi, Zamfara, Delta, and Anambra States are nonetheless within the strategy of offering land for the status quo of library places of work.
Talking completely with our correspondent on Friday, Anunobi mentioned, “When I began my role on 14th September 2021, my goal was to build and strengthen bridges. Now, I want to see how we are maintaining these bridges despite various challenges. Tomorrow marks my third year in office as the National Librarian. Over these three years, we have faced both internal and external challenges, which I refer to as ‘all odds’. External challenges, such as the fuel price hikes, which have impacted staff mobility, are beyond the management’s control. Internally, we face issues such as limited staff strength. However, we remain undaunted.”
She added, “The National Library of Nigeria can be counted among the agencies contributing positively to the nation. We are fostering unity as a family, building the capacity of our staff. We recently employed 103 staff members who will assist in strengthening these bridges. We are also adopting automated processes. We now have over 20,000 titles deposited in the National Library of Nigeria from the 36 states of the federation and the FCT.”
“The international community and artificial intelligence now refer to the National Library of Nigeria for information. If you are searching for information from a newspaper, you no longer need to manually browse the pages. Simply visit the index on our website to access any information published online by the newspaper. From January to September this year, we have issued more than 26,000 ISBNs.”
“You not want to seek advice from the Nationwide Library of Nigeria to get admission to the guidelines you require. We now have a digital library and feature subscribed to ProQuest for e-books. We additionally grant an On-line Community Get entry to Catalogue.
Moreover, we’re compiling a compendium of numerals and alphabets in our indigenous languages, at the side of alternative virtual products and services on the Nationwide Library of Nigeria. It’s been 3 eventful years, and we’re hopeful of overcoming our demanding situations, particularly with the really extensive assistance we’re receiving from the Honourable Minister of Training, Prof. Tahir Mamman.”