The Nationwide Librarian and Chief Government Officer of the Nationwide Library, Prof. Chinwe Anunobi, said that the library has issued over 26,000 Worldwide Normal E book Numbers to publishers throughout the nation thus far in 2024.
She additionally disclosed that Nigerians, notably researchers, now not want to go to the headquarters to acquire ISBNs, Worldwide Normal Serial Numbers, newspaper publication indices, or different companies, as these can now be accessed by way of the Nationwide Library of Nigeria’s web site and social media platforms.
Anunobi famous that the library has branches in 33 states of the federation, together with the Federal Capital Territory, whereas Kebbi, Zamfara, Delta, and Anambra States are nonetheless within the strategy of offering land for the institution of library workplaces.
Talking completely with our correspondent on Friday, Anunobi stated, “After I started my position on 14th September 2021, my purpose was to construct and strengthen bridges. Now, I wish to see how we’re sustaining these bridges regardless of varied challenges. Tomorrow marks my third 12 months in workplace because the Nationwide Librarian. Over these three years, we’ve confronted each inner and exterior challenges, which I check with as ‘all odds’. Exterior challenges, such because the gas value hikes, which have impacted workers mobility, are past the administration’s management. Internally, we face points equivalent to restricted workers power. Nonetheless, we stay undaunted.”
She added, “The Nationwide Library of Nigeria could be counted among the many businesses contributing positively to the nation. We’re fostering unity as a household, constructing the capability of our workers. We lately employed 103 workers members who will help in strengthening these bridges. We’re additionally adopting automated processes. We now have over 20,000 titles deposited within the Nationwide Library of Nigeria from the 36 states of the federation and the FCT.”
“The worldwide group and synthetic intelligence now check with the Nationwide Library of Nigeria for info. If you’re trying to find info from a newspaper, you now not must manually browse the pages. Merely go to the index on our web site to entry any info revealed on-line by the newspaper. From January to September this 12 months, we’ve issued greater than 26,000 ISBNs.”
“You now not want to go to the Nationwide Library of Nigeria to entry the data you require. We’ve got a digital library and have subscribed to ProQuest for e-books. We additionally present an On-line Public Entry Catalogue.
Moreover, we’re compiling a compendium of numerals and alphabets in our indigenous languages, together with different digital companies on the Nationwide Library of Nigeria. It has been three eventful years, and we’re hopeful of overcoming our challenges, particularly with the appreciable assist we’re receiving from the Honourable Minister of Schooling, Prof. Tahir Mamman.”