Ebonyi State University

THE CENTRAL LIBRARY: PHYSICAL FACILITIES

Library Administration

Name of Highest Officer in-Charge: Dr. Victoria Nwali Chukwu

Designation: University Librarian

Salary Grade Level: UASS 75


Library Building Description

The Central Library is a standard two-storey building comprising multiple libraries, administrative offices, conference halls, board rooms, and specialized learning spaces.

Each library unit houses resources for programmes offered at Ebonyi State University.


Library Units and Facilities

S/N

Name of Library

Useable Floor Area

Seating Capacity

No. Of Library Book Shelves

No. Of Books

No. Of Journals

Reference materials

1

Ground Floor: Science

70m. Sq by 30m. Sq

80

2

250

100

79

2

Ground Floor: Education

200m. Sq by 200m. Sq

1500

40

3500

500

54

3

1st Floor: Social Sciences

200m. Sq by 200m. Sq

1500

20

5200

600

63

4

1st Floor: Agriculture

70m. Sq by 30m. Sq

80

5

600

250

43

5

Engineering

100 by 100m. Sq

650

10

800

300

32

6

Management Sciences

100 by 100m. Sq

650

10

750

200

73

7

2nd Floor: E-Library

70m. Sq

50

50 Computers Desktop

 

 

 

8

Automate Space for Library Automation

500m. Sq

 

 

 

 

 

9

Digital Library

100m. Sq

80

 

 

 

 


Library Capacity and Operations

Student Population Served: 16,500

Total Sitting Capacity: 10,000

Library Opening Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM


Lending Policy

The library operates a documented lending policy for both staff and students.

  • Academic Staff: 2 books per month

  • Students: 1 book for 1–2 weeks


Dr. Victoria Nwali Chukwu
University Librarian