University of Nigeria Nsukka Library

University of Nigeria Nsukka Library Nnamdi Azikiwe Library, University of Nigeria, Nsukka At the University’s inception, the Owelle of Onitsha, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe donated 12,000 volumes of books.

The University of Nigeria, Nsukka Libraries consist of the Nnamdi Azikiwe library, the Enugu Campus Main Library and the Medical Library located at the College of Medicine, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Enugu. The Nnamdi Azikiwe Library which is the main University Library houses the Union Catalogue showing a core of all the holdings of the libraries in the system. In 1962/63 the University library holdings had increased to 27,000 volumes with a seating capacity of 220 readers. Presently, the University Library System has about 735,157 volumes of books and about 99,760 bound volumes of journals. The Nnamdi Azikiwe Library has a growing collection of publications by international bodies/organization such as:

The United Nations;
The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nation; and
The United Nations Educational Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

The Library has also special collection documents published by the various governments of Nigeria as well as the Biafrana Collection (publications on the Nigeria Civil War) and African Collection (publications on Africa, about Africa and by Africans). Vision Statement

To become a world class centre of excellence in support of learning, teaching, research, and scholarship geared toward the restoration of the dignity of man. Mission Statements

To evolve an ICT-driven world class academic and research library.To become an access point institution to global information resources and services in all subject fields. To create a Heritage Library consisting of conventional and digital resources of all published works of UNN scholars, and postgraduate theses and dissertations. To provide the most user-friendly environment for teaching, learning and research so that the University Library becomes the centre-piece of scholarly activities in the University system. To provide information services that is user-centred, user-friendly and instrumental to the advancement of teaching, learning, research and scholarship. To collaborate with Faculties in the common enterprise of knowledge generation, organization, preservation, and effective dissemination. To provide effective linkage mechanisms that enables the Library’s clientele to access information in other knowledge institutions both locally and internationally. You can reach us at: [email protected]

Featuring our University Librarian and two among many of her Deputy University Librarians. The list will be updated soon...
10/09/2026

Featuring our University Librarian and two among many of her Deputy University Librarians.
The list will be updated soon.

The Collaboration in our Nnamdi Azikiwe Library (NAL) Unit is designed to bring users back to the library, offering them...
10/09/2026

The Collaboration in our Nnamdi Azikiwe Library (NAL) Unit is designed to bring users back to the library, offering them the freedom to discuss, interact, and study collaboratively. The space is dedicated specifically to fostering teamwork and peer-learning among students.

28/08/2026
Breaking News: UNN Ranks Third in Nigeria in Latest Webometrics RankingThe University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has emerg...
26/08/2026

Breaking News: UNN Ranks Third in Nigeria in Latest Webometrics Ranking

The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has emerged third in Nigeria in the latest Webometrics Ranking of World Universities, released in July 2026, among more than 32,000 institutions worldwide.

UNN ranked behind the University of Ibadan and the University of Lagos, further strengthening its reputation for research, teaching, academic visibility and global competitiveness.

The latest result adds to UNN’s strong performances in other major rankings. The university was ranked second in Nigeria by the 2026 AD Scientific Index, featured among the top 1,500 universities globally in the 2026 Times Higher Education rankings, and was placed among Africa’s top 20 universities in the inaugural 2026 QS World University Rankings. It also ranked third in Nigeria in the 2026 SCImago rankings for research, innovation and societal impact.

Webometrics particularly highlights universities’ online visibility, accessibility and dissemination of academic knowledge and research.

Under Vice-Chancellor Professor Simon Uchenna Ortuanya, UNN is intensifying efforts to strengthen research, digital infrastructure and international partnerships, with the broader ambition of positioning the university among Africa’s best.

The consistent rankings signal UNN’s growing presence and competitiveness in the global higher education community.

24/08/2026

The University Librarian, Professor Promise Ilo showcasing the Escapist Reading Unit to a team of visitors in the Library.

Collaboration unit is a place you come to relax after the day's rigorous academic work and reading. Register with US Tod...
24/08/2026

Collaboration unit is a place you come to relax after the day's rigorous academic work and reading.
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In-house training of Library staff
24/08/2026

In-house training of Library staff

Digital Library training for staff in Digital Library Division
24/08/2026

Digital Library training for staff in Digital Library Division

24/08/2026

The University Librarian says a word of prayer to close the Bress Briefing at the UNN 55th Convocation Ceremony.

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Nnamdi Azikiwe Library
Enugu
00234

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 22:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 22:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 22:00
Thursday 08:00 - 22:00
Friday 08:00 - 22:00
Saturday 08:00 - 18:00
Sunday 14:00 - 18:00

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07031030171

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