THE LIBRARY OVERVIEW
Edwin Clark University Library was established in 2015 to play a fundamental role in supporting teaching, learning, research, and other intellectual activities within the university community. As an academic hub, the library provides essential resources that facilitate the dissemination and retrieval of knowledge, ensuring that students, faculty, and researchers have access to high-quality information.
Strategically located opposite the ICT Centre, the library serves as a vital academic and research facility for the university. It boasts a vast collection of over 60,000 volumes of highly intellectual books, covering various disciplines to meet the diverse needs of users. Additionally, the library houses more than 5,000 volumes of periodicals, including local and international journals, conference proceedings, magazines, newspapers, and other serial materials that provide up-to-date information and scholarly discourse in different fields of study.
To enhance access to information, Edwin Clark University Library integrates both traditional and digital resources. The library provides electronic access to a wide range of e-books, e-journals, and databases, ensuring that users can access scholarly materials remotely. Moreover, the library’s digital initiative aligns with global trends in academic research and information management, allowing users to engage in cutting-edge research with ease.
LIBRARY SECTIONS
LIBRARY SECTIONS
Circulation Section
The circulation section handles the borrowing and returning of library materials. It manages user registrations, book lending services, and overdue returns, ensuring efficient access to the library’s resources. Library users can also place requests for books that are currently on loan.
Reference Section
This section houses encyclopaedias, dictionaries, handbooks, atlases, and other essential reference materials. Users can access authoritative information for academic and research purposes. The reference librarians are available to assist users in locating and utilising reference resources effectively.
Cataloguing and Classification Section
The cataloguing and classification section organises library materials systematically, ensuring that books and other resources are easily accessible. Using standard classification systems such as the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) and Library of Congress Classification (LCC), this section facilitates efficient information retrieval.
Serials Section
This section contains journals, magazines, newspapers, and conference proceedings. It provides access to current and past serial publications that support academic research and professional development.
Special Collections
The special collections section preserves rare books, archival materials, and indigenous knowledge resources. These materials are valuable for historical and cultural research, offering unique insights into specialised fields of study.
E-Library
The library offers an extensive electronic collection that includes e-books, e-journals, and online databases. This facility enables users to access scholarly materials from anywhere, fostering a seamless research experience. The e-library is continually updated to provide access to the latest academic publications and research findings.
Audio-Visual Section
This section provides multimedia resources, including educational videos, documentaries, and recorded lectures, to supplement learning and research. Equipped with modern technology, the audio-visual section enhances interactive and experiential learning for students and researchers.
Reading and Study Areas
The library provides conducive reading spaces, including quiet study areas, discussion rooms, and computer workstations with internet access. These facilities support different learning preferences, from individual study to collaborative research discussions.
Library Support Services
Professional and experienced library staff are available to provide guidance on information retrieval, research methodologies, and citation management. Library users can also benefit from training sessions and workshops aimed at enhancing information literacy and research skills.
As a centre of knowledge and intellectual engagement, Edwin Clark University Library continues to evolve, expanding its collections and adopting innovative approaches to information management. Through its services, the library remains a cornerstone of academic excellence at Edwin Clark University, contributing significantly to the institution’s mission of advancing education, scholarship, 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
