THE LIBRARY OVERVIEW

Edwin Clark University Library was established in the year 2015 to play a major role in promoting teaching, learning, research and other intellectual engagements. It is located opposite the ICT Center and houses over 40,000 volumes of highly intellectual books and over 5000 volumes of periodicals comprising both local and foreign journals and other serials materials

Integrity

We earn trust by our firm commitment to quality services, constantly putting our words into action and through responsible stewardship of university resources.
Sustainable practices
We act intentionally focusing on our long term goal of competing internationally using best practices and making a global impact on the world of information and research.

Human-centered approach

Every user is important to us. We provide services and resources centered on the needs of our current and future users. We maintain a healthy workplace by promoting staff-students engagement through our day-to-day interface with users and continuous users’ education programme

OUR VISION

Making access to information simple and equipping Edwin Clark University’s research and learning community with deep expertise, innovative services, and outstanding collections strengthened by strategic partnerships, provision of information resources-mix with respect to diversity, equity and inclusiveness

Dr. W.O. Anyim

Library Databases

E-Library view

Readers Services

 

This division of the library interfaces directly with the users and helps to facilitate easy access to the information materials and services in the library. It is responsible for students and staff registration in the library. It handles all issues relating to book loans services in the library including overdue and fines. This division is also responsible for reference services and delivery of Use of Library, which is a 2 credit unit course.The division is divided into four (4) sections including Circulation, References, the OPAC Station, and Property Locker Area.

OUR MISSION

Edwin Clark University Library promotes a culture of broad inquiry and supports the University’s mission to discover, preserve, and disseminate knowledge and creative expression. It engages with the ongoing transformations of society to deliver world-class physical and digital content and services critical to research, education, and outreach, now and in the future. The Library strives to support Edwin Clark Foundation to build world class Niger Delta Heritage Archives and Museum at the Edwin University to preserve the memory and legacy of the Proprietor of the ECU and the Region. ECU Library is committed to the development of its staff, collection, infrastructure and facilities. It serves as an academic mother that breastfeeds all faculties, departments, staff and studentsby supporting their information needs leading to academic excellence..