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National Library of Nigeria (NLN)


The National Library of Nigeria (NLN) is the apex library and the national bibliographic center of the country, established to provide comprehensive library services to support education, research, and cultural development. It serves as the repository of Nigeria’s literary heritage and aims to promote the preservation and accessibility of information resources across the nation.

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Key Functions and Responsibilities of the National Library of Nigeria:

  1. Collection and Preservation of National Literature:
    • The NLN collects, organizes, and preserves a wide range of information resources, including books, periodicals, manuscripts, and digital media.
    • It maintains a comprehensive collection of Nigerian publications, ensuring the preservation of the nation’s literary and cultural heritage.
  2. Bibliographic Services:
    • The library produces the National Bibliography of Nigeria, a comprehensive record of all publications produced in the country.
    • It compiles and disseminates bibliographic data to support research, education, and information retrieval.
  3. Information Access and Dissemination:
    • The NLN provides access to a vast array of information resources to the public, researchers, students, and government agencies.
    • It offers reference and information services to assist users in locating and utilizing library materials.
  4. Library Development and Support:
    • The library provides guidance and support for the development of libraries across Nigeria, including public, academic, and special libraries.
    • It offers training, workshops, and consultancy services to improve library services and standards nationwide.
  5. Legal Deposit:
    • The NLN enforces the legal deposit requirement, which mandates that publishers in Nigeria deposit copies of their publications with the library.
    • This ensures the comprehensive collection and preservation of the nation’s publications.
  6. Promotion of Reading and Literacy:
    • The library organizes programs and activities to promote reading and literacy among Nigerians.
    • It collaborates with educational institutions, NGOs, and government agencies to implement reading campaigns and literacy projects.
  7. Research Support:
    • The NLN supports academic and scientific research by providing access to extensive information resources and research materials.
    • It offers research assistance and facilitates access to international information networks and databases.
  8. Cultural and Knowledge Preservation:
    • The library plays a crucial role in preserving Nigeria’s cultural heritage by collecting and maintaining materials related to the history, culture, and traditions of the country.
    • It promotes cultural awareness and education through exhibitions, publications, and cultural events.
  9. Digital Library Services:
    • The NLN is increasingly embracing digital technologies to provide online access to its collections and services.
    • It offers digital library services, including e-books, online databases, and digital archives, to enhance access to information.

Importance of the National Library of Nigeria:

  • Educational Support: The NLN supports education at all levels by providing access to a vast array of information resources, aiding students, teachers, and researchers.
  • Research Enhancement: By offering extensive bibliographic services and research support, the library enhances the quality and scope of academic and scientific research in Nigeria.
  • Cultural Preservation: The NLN plays a vital role in preserving Nigeria’s cultural and literary heritage, ensuring that future generations have access to the nation’s historical and cultural records.
  • Information Accessibility: The library promotes equitable access to information, helping bridge the knowledge gap and fostering an informed and educated populace.
  • Literacy and Reading Promotion: Through its reading and literacy programs, the NLN contributes to the overall literacy levels in the country, supporting personal and national development.

Conclusion:

The National Library of Nigeria (NLN) is an essential institution in the Nigerian educational and cultural landscape. Its comprehensive collection and preservation of information resources, support for research and education, promotion of reading and literacy, and efforts to preserve Nigeria’s cultural heritage make it a cornerstone of knowledge and learning in the country. By providing access to a wealth of information and promoting the development of libraries nationwide, the NLN plays a crucial role in the intellectual and cultural advancement of Nigeria.

CONTACTS

  • Head Office: 274 Wole Olanipekun St, Central Business Dis, Abuja 563744, Federal Capital Territory
  • Email: info@nln.gov.ng
  • Phone: +234 805 425 5169

STATE BRANCHES ADDRESS NATIONWIDE:

  • Ohokobe Town Hall, Ibeku Umuahia Abia State
  • Federal Secretariat Jimeta – Yola Road, P.M.B. 2124 Yola
  • Library Board Headquarters Building Udotung Ubo Street, Uyo
  • Yakubun Bauchi Road, Bauchi.
  • Gabriel Okara Library Building, Sani Abacha Express Way by Access Bank Bus-Stop, Yenagoa
  • No. 31, J. S. Tarka Road Beside Fire Service, Markudi
  • No. 19 Kano Road Opposite Police Headquarters P.M.B. 1469, Maiduguri, Borno State
  • 2, Otop Abasi Street, Calabar.
  • Ministry of Education, Ochoudo Centenary City, Abakaliki
  • Edo State Headquarters of Ministry of Education, Iyaro, Benin City.
  • Okesa Street, Via Old Government House, Ado-Ekiti.
  • 12 Achi St, Independence layout, Auchi Road, PMB 1242, Enugu
  • Area 2, Reference and User Services, Mokwa St, Garki 900103, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory
  • Duku Road, Opposite Prison Yard. Gombe
  • Plot 5009, New Owerri, behind central Bank Port Harcourt Road, Owerri Imo State
  • Adamu Abubakar Maje Road, Rafin Sanyi. Dutse.
  • No. 14 Bida Road by Yakubu Gowon Way,Kaduna, adjacent to CBN, Kaduna.
  • Kofar Nassarawa, Opposite Kano Printing Press. Kano
  • Tafawa Balewa Way/Dutsinma Road, Opposite Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic. Katsina
  • Stella Obasanjo’s Library Complex, Government House Road, GRA. Lokoja
  • Herald Newspaper Premises, Offa Rd, P.M.B. 1447, Ilorin, Kwara State
  • 277 Herbert Macaulay Way, Alagomeji, Yaba. Lagos
  • Shendam Road, Lafia
  • Muazu Mohammed Road, Old Airport Road. Minna
  • 83, Ijemo Agbadu Road, Sapon Abeokuta.
  • Oda Road, Akure Ondo State
  • Km. 2 New Ikiru Road, Omo West, Opposite House of Assembly Abene Area, Osogbo.
  • Plot 774, Iyaganku GRA, Opposite Customary Court of Appeal, Ibadan
  • 12A Yakubu Gowon Way, P.M.B. 2150, JOS.
  • World Book Capital Library At Mgbuoba Along NTA/Mgbuoba Road, Port-Harcourt.
  • 12 Sultan Bello Road, Sokoto.
  • G.T.T.S. Best Centre, P.M.B. 1142, Jalingo


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