Library

History of the Library

The Federal University of Technology, Yola was established by law in 1981, as one of the seven Federal Universities of Technology, which were brought by the change in Education policy towards technological self-reliance. The Library began in a temporary building up to 3^rd October, 1990 when the present Library building was completed and commissioned. The Physical building is capable of accommodating 50,000 volumes of Books; 100 titles of Journals, 750 readers and 50 staff. The total staff strength as at 2010 stands at 37, comprising 7 Chartered Professional (Academic Librarians) and 29 supporting staff. Currently, the library has a stock of 30,000 volumes of books and subscribes to 56 titles of foreign and many local journals.

MISSION AND VISION

The University Library is committed to the provision of quality and information resources and services in support of teaching, learning, research and creative work in the university. This is achieved through the liberalization and democratization of access to recorded knowledge in print and electronic formats as well as on the internet.

GOALS OF FUTY LIBRARY

These goals, which are tied to the mission of the Library, are to

Liberalize and democratize access to recorded knowledge both in print and electronic formats as well as on the internet.

Ensure that books find their readers and vice versa. In other words, to provide the right book to the right reader at the right time.

Keep the resources up to date and adequate in terms of quantity and quality.

Achieve equitable circulation and dissemination of the resources through short term (Books on reserve), long time lending systems, and even special overnight lending.

Support the teaching, learning, creative and research activities of FUTY through the:

Systematic acquisition and organization of books and journals.

Rational distribution of books and journals among the academic programmes on the basis of need. The need to be determined by the population of students per academic programme, vis-à-vis available financial resources.

OBJECTIVES OF THE LIBRARY

i. Provision of adequate materials in support of the learning process; that is for students background reading for essays, term papers and projects.

ii. Provision of relevant materials to meet the requirements of faculty specialist, postgraduate students and researchers.

iii. Provision of core materials to assist the library user in his/her self-development.

iv. Cooperation with other University Libraries with a view to developing a network of academic library resources, which are at the disposal

of all students and teaching staff.

LIBRARY ORGANISATION

The Library is operationally divided into six divisions, namely;

1. Administrative Division

2. Collection Development Division

3. Technical Services Division

4. Readers Services Division

5. Serials Division

6. Online/Media Cyber café Division

The University Library is currently headed by Professor Benki S. H. Womboh. His mission reads; My mission at FUTY Library is to democratize and liberalize access to recorded knowledge for the benefit of lecturers and students, as well as the entire University community. The aim will be to provide the best library and information resources to the University community so that the objectives of the University will be achieved. For these to be achieved, all must be actively involved.

OPENNING HOURS AND SERVICES

Semester Period

Monday – Saturday 8am-10pm

Sunday 5pm-10pm

Vacation

Monday – Saturday 8am-6pm

Sunday and Public Holidays Closed

STAFF LIST

Professor Benki S. H. Womboh University Librarian LS, BLS, MLS, Ph.D (ABU) MNIM View Profile

Alhaji Baba L. Ndagana Deputy University Librarian BLS, M.Sc (UK)

Mr. Godwin A. Onoh Snr. Librarian BLS, MPA

Mal. Dahiru Y. Bello Leave of Absence BLS, MLS

Mr. Christopher John Snr. Personal Secretary OND, HND

Mal. Isah Sali Song Asst. Librarian BLS, MLS

Musa D. Bassi Graduate Librarian BLS, MLS

Mal. Tukur Abba Librarian II BLS, MLS

Mrs. Hapsatu B. Aliyu Asst Librarian BLS

Mrs. Biani J. Merimon Asst Librarian BLS

Mrs. Norah S. Yusuf Computer Analyst/Prog. I B. Tech Info Tech

Mr. Joshua Dauda EO (Admin) I B. Tech Info Tech

Mr. Moses T. Kussiy Technologist II ND, HND, Computer Sci. CCNA1

Mr. Babangida U. Babayi Graduate Librarian BLS

Mrs. Ibada S. Yaduma Library Officer II Diploma Library Science

Mrs. Nimfa E. Kungwa Library Officer II Diploma Library Science

Mrs. Zainab Yahaya Library Officer II Diploma Library Science

Mr. Sani Jumba Library Officer II Diploma Library and Info Mgt.

Mr. Mohammed Abba Library Officer II Diploma Library Science

Mr. Mohammed M. Ibrahim Asst Library Officer Diploma Library Science

Mrs. Luri I. Mathias EO (Admin) Diploma Public Admin.

Mrs. Calista C. Muoneke Senior Typist Diploma Info Mgt Tech.

Mrs. Hauwa Sajo Asst Chief Typist Diploma Info Mgt. Tech.

Mr. Abdulhamid Umar EO (Admin) Diploma Public Admin

Mr. Bartholomew Fere’fula Snr Library Asst Diploma Info Tech

Mr. John Jantiku Chief Library Asst SSCE

Mr. Abubakar Gidado Chief Library Asst Diploma Public Admin

Mr. Yakubu B. Danjuma Snr. Library Asst Diploma Library Science

Mrs. Sarah Kusa Snr. Library Asst SLTTP Cert.

Mrs. Favour C. S. Oije Chief Library Asst SSCE

Mal. Bashiru Usman Chief Libray Asst GCE

Mal. Bala Mohammed Chief Library Asst Diploma Library Science

Mr. Abdulrahman Idris Jimeta Library Asst II SSCE

Mal. Sa’ad Chubado Library Asst II SSCE

Mr. Wilson Elisha CareTaker SSCE

Mal. Sale Musa Head Cleaner Adult Edu. Cert.

Mr. Musa Audu CareTaker SSCE

Mal. Saidu Buba Driver II Trade Test I (Grade I)