University Library

The Rivers State University Library grew from the College of Science and Technology Library established in 1970. It moved to its present accommodation in October 2002. The passage of the Rivers State University Bill…

University Library

INTRODUCTION

To date, four University Librarians have headed the Library, beginning with Jigekuma A. Ombu (1980-2003), Prof. Blessing E. Ahiauzu (2003-2017), Prof. Jennifer N. Igwela (2017-2024) and presently, Dr. Juliet C. Alex-Nmecha (2024-date).

Over the years, the University Library coordinates the activities of the satellite Libraries across the Faculties for effective discharge of Library and Information Services. In recent times, the University Library has grown from the use of Manual Catalogue Cabinets to the Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) and presently our Modern Library Management System – the READABLE installed in October 2018.

The University Library

Duties and Responsibilities of the Library

Attending to NUC accreditation teams and professional bodies during accreditation and resource verification exercise
Acquisition of current books and journals for the university library
Collection and development of learning and research materials for the university library
Provide general library services to students, staff and researchers
Cataloguing and classification of research materials
Conduct library orientation for fresh and incoming students

Structure of the Library

The library is organized into four (4) major divisions at present. The divisions are:

Administrative (Librarian’s office)
Collections Development
Technical Services
Readers services

A breakdown of the four (4) divisions other than the Librarian’s office is as follows:

ADMINISTRATIVE (LIBRARIANS OFFICE)

Librarians office
Secretary to the University librarian
Finance Officer
PA to the University Librarian

COLLECTIONS DEVELOPMENT

Acquisition Section
Serials Section
Special Collections, Gift and Exchange Section
Bio-diversity (Bruce Powel Library) Section

TECHNICAL SERVICES DIVISION

Cataloguing & Classification Section
Bindery Section
Reprographic Services

READERS SERVICES

Circulation Section
Reference Section
E-library Section
Satellite Library Section
Security/Janitor

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE LIBRARY SYSTEM

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Objectives of the Library

Continuous improvement of the quality of teaching, learning research and community service(s) in the university through global access to current library and information resources.

Achievements of Library

Our major achievement for the reporting period is the huge success recorded by the library during all accreditations and verification exercise by NUC and other professional bodies. The teams were highly impressed with the services and resources available in the library
Engaging staff on various training modules such as on Microsoft packages and professional ethics
Fumigation of the library
Successful migration from the old Curator to our newly installed library management system, the READABLE
Establishing online presence with our Institutional repository
Renewal of our customized Proquest and Ebrary online database
Maintenance of our computer system and network within the library
Improvement in our services to library users

Upcoming Events

Digitization of Masters and PhD Thesis and dissertations
Staff training of all library Staff on MS Office Application

Prospects of the Library

We are hopeful that more funds will be available for training and workshops to be organized regularly in the library
It is our hope that the management will acquire more computers to enhance the quality of our services rendered in the E-library unit
We hope that the university management will subscribe to additional electronic data bases to further broaden the scope of resources available to students and researchers in our library
More Librarians and library officers to attend the annual cataloging, classification and indexing workshop/seminar.
Professional to be invited to access the regular flooding of the basement with the prospect of putting a permanent end to the problem
We hope that funds for accreditation purposes can be released on time to enable us make adequate preparations before the accreditation.

Profile of the University Librarian

Dr. Juliet Chinedu Alex-Nmecha was appointed Librarian of the Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, with effect from 28th October, 2024. Until her appointment, she was a Reader in the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Port Harcourt.

Dr. Juliet Chinedu Alex-Nmecha attended the following educational institutions: CSS Elele Alimini, 1998; Rivers State College of Education, Port Harcourt, 2001; Imo State University, 2011; University of Port Harcourt 2015 and Imo State University, Owerri 2018.

Dr. Alex-Nmecha holds Nigeria Certificate in Education, Bachelor of Education in Economics, Master of Library Science, Master of Education in Sociology of Education and a Doctorate degree in Library and Information Science.

Dr. Alex-Nmecha was the National Treasurer, Nigerian Library Association. Other positions held include: Acting Head, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Port Harcourt; Treasurer, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Port Harcourt Branch; Chairman, Nigerian Library Association, Rivers State Chapter, Financial Secretary, Association of Women Librarians, Rivers State Chapter and Chapter Advisor, Association for Information Science and Technology, Africa. Her professional affiliations include: Member, Nigerian Library Association; Member, Librarians Registration Council of Nigeria and Fellow, Institute of Information Management, Africa. She is the founder of the Vanguard for Library Visibility and Advocacy (VaLVA).

Dr. Alex-Nmecha has published several articles both in local and international Journals.

Staffs

Staff of University Library
Name	Role	Rank / designation	Area of expertise	Email
Ahiakwo Chidinma	Librarian II	Librarian II	—	[email protected]
Aminatu Ajie	Senior Library Officer	Senior Library Officer	—	[email protected]
Andrew Tobore Akpoigbe	Administrative Officer I	Administrative Officer I	—	[email protected]
Baridam Christian Obuh	Security/Orderly	Security/Orderly	—	—
Beals Peculiar Ibiso	Higher Executive Officer	Higher Executive Officer	—	[email protected]
Blessing Benjamin Osaro	Higher Executive Officer	Higher Executive Officer	—	[email protected]
Blessing Omano	Senior Executive Officer	Senior Executive Officer	—	[email protected]
Charity Douglas	Library Officer	Library Officer	—	[email protected]
Chinda Ikechi Princewill	Administrative Officer I	Administrative Officer I	—	[email protected]
Cynthia Ejekwu	Clerical Officer	Clerical Officer	—	[email protected]
Dr. Juliet Chinedu Alex-Nmecha	University Librarian	University Librarian	—	[email protected]
Dr. Sokari Uwuma	Reader/Principal Librarian	Reader/Principal Librarian	—	[email protected]
Ebiere Diana Orubebe	Librarian I	Librarian I	—	[email protected]
Edna Adanne Poloma	Library Officer	Library Officer	—	[email protected]
Evelyn A. Okemini	Library Officer	Library Officer	—	[email protected]
Fortune Aforji Akarada	Assistant Librarian	Assistant Librarian	—	[email protected]
Gloria Olunne Chinda	Administrative Officer I	Administrative Officer I	—	[email protected]
Goodwill Chigonum Ajaegbu	Driver	Driver	—	[email protected]
Gudi Victor Harold	Assistant Librarian	Assistant Librarian	—	[email protected]
Helen Emman Nwonkwo	Library Officer	Library Officer	—	[email protected]
Helen Onyekachi Okabie	Clerical Officer	Clerical Officer	—	[email protected]
Iheanyichukwu Amadi	Higher Executive Officer	Higher Executive Officer	—	[email protected]
Justina Gift Nkweke	Library Officer	Library Officer	—	[email protected]
Matilda Elenwo	Higher Executive Officer	Higher Executive Officer	—	[email protected]
Mr. Agwaomma Wahua	Assistant Chief Systems Analyst/Programmer	Assistant Chief Systems Analyst/Programmer	—	[email protected]
Mr. Amakiri Perebo	Assistant Chief Systems Analyst/Programmer	Assistant Chief Systems Analyst/Programmer	—	[email protected]
Mr. Baribe Taakpege	Principal Library Officer	Principal Library Officer	—	[email protected]
Mr. Barnabas Aken	Assistant Librarian	Assistant Librarian	—	[email protected]
Mr. Donald T. C. J. Oziezi	Chief Library Officer	Chief Library Officer	—	[email protected]
Mr. Ngor, Gogo	Chief Systems Analyst/Programmer	Website Optimization Committee Member	—	[email protected]
Mr. Shadrach Obi Andrew Orokor	Chief Library Officer	Chief Library Officer	—	[email protected]
Mrs Eleonu Comfort	Head Cleaner	Head Cleaner	—	—
Mrs Orji Edith	Head Cleaner	Head Cleaner	—	—
Mrs. Data Ine Akobo	Deputy Librarian	Deputy Librarian	—	[email protected]
Mrs. Joy Smart Obilor	Assistant Library Officer	Assistant Library Officer	—	[email protected]
Mrs. Margaret Iselema Harry	Librarian I	Librarian I	—	[email protected]
Mrs. Onyige Ngozi	Head Cleaner	Head Cleaner	—	—
Mrs. Sarah O. Okoro	Assistant Registrar	Assistant Registrar	—	[email protected]
Nyebuchi Sunny Nnokam	Executive Officer	Executive Officer	—	[email protected]
Ogubie Joseph	Cleaner	Cleaner	—	—
Okechukwu Peter	Bindery Assistant	Bindery Assistant	—	—
Omu Anthony Dick	Assistant Library Officer	Assistant Library Officer	—	[email protected]
Osarokote Ododo Cosmos	Library Officer	Library Officer	—	[email protected]
Pie Patience	Cleaner	Cleaner	—	—
Pretty Nyimaka Micah	Library Officer	Library Officer	—	—
Princess Ichema Elikor	Administrative Officer I	Administrative Officer I	—	[email protected]
Queen Nnenna Irechukwu	Senior Library Officer	Senior Library Officer	—	[email protected]
Rose Wori	Administrative Officer I	Administrative Officer I	—	[email protected]
Samuel Chibuoso Owhondah	Administrative Officer I	Administrative Officer I	—	[email protected]
Stanley Niabari Barimon	Library Officer	Library Officer	—	[email protected]
Stella Chiabuotu Amadi	Administrative Officer I	Administrative Officer I	—	[email protected]
Suzzy Egumah Olayikwele	Administrative Officer I	Administrative Officer I	—	[email protected]
Tom Charity	Chief Computer Operator	Chief Computer Operator	—	[email protected]
Violet Eziukwu Asor	Administrative Officer I	Administrative Officer I	—	[email protected]
Weli-Ezebunwo Oluchi	Administrative Officer I	Administrative Officer I	—	[email protected]
Wisdom K. George	Library Officer	Library Officer	—	[email protected]