University Library

INTRODUCTION

The Rivers State University Library grew from the College of Science and Technology Library established in 1970. It moved to its present accommodation in October 2002. The passage of the Rivers State University Bill (2017) necessitated our change in nomenclature to the Rivers State University Library.

To date, four University Librarians have headed the Library, beginning with Jigekuma A. Ombu (1980-2003), Prof. Blessing E. Ahiauzu (2003-2017), Prof. Jennifer N. Igwela (2017-2024) and presently, Dr. Juliet C. Alex-Nmecha (2024-date).

Over the years, the University Library coordinates the activities of the satellite Libraries across the Faculties for effective discharge of Library and Information Services. In recent times, the University Library has grown from the use of Manual Catalogue Cabinets to the Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) and presently our Modern Library Management System – the READABLE installed in October 2018.  

The University Library

Duties and Responsibilities of the Library

  • Attending to NUC accreditation teams and professional bodies during accreditation and resource verification exercise
  • Acquisition of current books and journals for the university library
  • Collection and development of learning and research materials for the university library
  • Provide general library services to students, staff and researchers
  • Cataloguing and classification of research materials
  • Conduct library orientation for  fresh and incoming students

Structure of the Library

The library is organized into four (4) major divisions at present. The divisions are:

  • Administrative (Librarian’s office)
  • Collections Development
  • Technical Services
  • Readers services

A breakdown of the four (4) divisions other than the Librarian’s office is as follows:

ADMINISTRATIVE (LIBRARIANS OFFICE)

  • Librarians office
  • Secretary to the University librarian
  • Finance Officer
  • PA to the University Librarian

COLLECTIONS DEVELOPMENT

  • Acquisition Section
  • Serials Section
  • Special Collections, Gift and Exchange Section
  • Bio-diversity (Bruce Powel Library) Section

TECHNICAL SERVICES DIVISION

  • Cataloguing & Classification Section
  • Bindery Section
  • Reprographic Services

READERS SERVICES

  • Circulation Section
  • Reference Section
  • E-library Section
  • Satellite Library Section
  • Security/Janitor

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF THE LIBRARY SYSTEM

Objectives of the Library

Continuous improvement of the quality of teaching, learning research and community service(s) in the university through global access to current library and information resources.

Achievements of Library

  • Our major achievement for the reporting period is the huge success recorded by the library during all accreditations and verification exercise by NUC and other professional bodies. The teams were highly impressed with the services and resources available in the library
  • Engaging staff on various training modules such as on Microsoft packages and professional ethics
  • Fumigation of the library
  • Successful migration from the old Curator to our newly installed library management system, the READABLE
  • Establishing online presence with our Institutional repository
  • Renewal of our customized Proquest and Ebrary online database
  • Maintenance of our computer system and network within the library
  • Improvement in our services to library users

Upcoming Events

  • Digitization of Masters and PhD Thesis and dissertations
  • Staff training of all library Staff on MS Office Application

Prospects of the Library

  • We are hopeful that more funds will be available for training and workshops to be organized  regularly in the library
  • It is our hope that the management will acquire more computers to enhance the quality of our services rendered in the E-library unit
  • We hope that the university management will subscribe to additional electronic data bases to further  broaden the scope of resources available to students and researchers in our library
  • More Librarians and library officers to attend the annual cataloging, classification and indexing workshop/seminar.
  • Professional to be invited to access the regular flooding of the basement with the prospect of putting a permanent end to the problem
  • We hope that funds for accreditation purposes can be released on time to enable us make adequate preparations before the accreditation.

Profile of the University Librarian

Dr. Juliet Chinedu Alex-Nmecha was appointed Librarian of the Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, with effect from 28th October, 2024. Until her appointment, she was a Reader in the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Port Harcourt.

Dr. Juliet Chinedu Alex-Nmecha attended the following educational institutions: CSS Elele Alimini, 1998; Rivers State College of Education, Port Harcourt, 2001; Imo State University, 2011; University of Port Harcourt 2015 and Imo State University, Owerri 2018.

Dr. Alex-Nmecha holds Nigeria Certificate in Education, Bachelor of Education in Economics, Master of Library Science, Master of Education in Sociology of Education and a Doctorate degree in Library and Information Science.

Dr. Alex-Nmecha was the National Treasurer, Nigerian Library Association. Other positions held include: Acting Head, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Port Harcourt; Treasurer, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Port Harcourt Branch; Chairman, Nigerian Library Association, Rivers State Chapter, Financial Secretary, Association of Women Librarians, Rivers State Chapter and Chapter Advisor, Association for Information Science and Technology, Africa. Her professional affiliations include: Member, Nigerian Library Association; Member, Librarians Registration Council of Nigeria and Fellow, Institute of Information Management, Africa. She is the founder of the Vanguard for Library Visibility and Advocacy (VaLVA).

Dr. Alex-Nmecha has published several articles both in local and international Journals.

NameRankEmail
LIBRARIANS
Dr. Juliet Chinedu Alex-NmechaUniversity Librarianjuliet.anmecha@rsu.edu.ng
Dr. Sokari UwumaReader/Principal Librarianuwumasokari664@gmail.com
Ebiere Diana OrubebeLibrarian Iebiere21910@gmail.com.
Mr. Barnabas AkenAssistant Librarian barbaken.enterprise@yahoo.com
Fortune Aforji AkaradaAssistant Librarianakaradafortune@yahoo.com
Gudi Victor Harold Assistant Librarianvicgudi@yahoo.com
Ahiakwo Chidinma Librarian IIchidinmaahiakwo20@gmail.com
LIBRARIANS ON CONTRACT
Mrs. Data Ine AkoboDeputy Librariandataineakobo@yahoo.com
Mrs. Margaret Iselema HarryLibrarian Imegharry76@gmail.com
LIBRARY OFFICERS
Mr. Shadrach Obi Andrew OrokorChief Library Officerorokorsoa@yahoo.com
Mr. Donald T. C. J. OzieziChief Library Officer oziezidonald@gmail.com
Mr. Baribe TaakpegePrincipal Library Officerbaribetaakpege@gmail.com
Justina Gift Nkweke Library Officerjustinankweke@gmail.com.
Queen Nnenna IrechukwuSenior Library Officer irechukwu.queen@yahoo.com.
Aminatu Ajie Senior Library Officer ajieaminatu@gmail.com
Matilda ElenwoHigher Executive Officerelenwomatilda@gmail.com
Blessing Benjamin OsaroHigher Executive Officerblessingbenjaminosaro@gmail.com
Iheanyichukwu AmadiHigher Executive OfficerIheanyi.c.a@gmail.com
Beals Peculiar Ibiso Higher Executive OfficerIbisobeals249@gmail.com
Omu Anthony Dick Assistant Library Officer sirtee222@gmail.com
Mrs. Joy Smart ObilorAssistant Library Officer joysmart@gmail.com
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Tom CharityChief Computer Operator tomcharity23@gmail.com
Suzzy Egumah Olayikwele Administrative Officer Isuzzyolalyi@gmail.com
Nyebuchi Sunny NnokamExecutive Officer buchi1996@gmail.com
Helen Onyekachi OkabieClerical Officer helenokabie@gmail.com
Chinda Ikechi Princewill Administrative Officer Iprincechinda34@gmail.com
Princess Ichema ElikorAdministrative Officer Ielikorprincessichema@gmail.com
Stella Chiabuotu AmadiAdministrative Officer Istellachiabuotu2309@gmail.com
Weli-Ezebunwo OluchiAdministrative Officer Iokomsluchy@gmail.com
Rose WoriAdministrative Officer Iworirose1980@gmail.com
Violet Eziukwu AsorAdministrative Officer Iasov7466@gmail.com
Samuel Chibuoso OwhondahAdministrative Officer Iowhondah8450@gmail.com
Andrew Tobore AkpoigbeAdministrative Officer Itoboreakpoigbeandrew@gmail.com
Gloria Olunne ChindaAdministrative Officer Iglonia.chinda@rsu.edu.ng
Mrs. Sarah O. OkoroAssistant Registrarsarahgt700@gmail.com
Cynthia EjekwuClerical Officer cynthiaejekwu41@gmail.com
ICT STAFF
Mr. Gogo NgorChief Systems Analyst/Programmergogo.ngor@ust.edu.ng
Mr. Amakiri PereboAssistant Chief Systems Analyst/Programmeramakiriperebodd@gmail.com
Mr. Agwaomma WahuaAssistant Chief Systems Analyst/Programmeragwaomma.wahua@rsu.edu.ng
LIBRARY OFFICERS (SPECIAL)
Evelyn A. Okemini Library Officerokeminievelyn@gmail.com
Edna Adanne PolomaLibrary Officerednapoloma1@gmail.com
Osarokote Ododo CosmosLibrary Officeradocos@yahoo.com
Charity DouglasLibrary Officermischarityemmanuel@gmail.com
Wisdom K. GeorgeLibrary Officergeorgewisdom@gmail.com
Stanley Niabari BarimonLibrary Officeryvrndkng@gmail.com
Helen Emman NwonkwoLibrary Officerhenwonkwo@gmail.com
Pretty Nyimaka MicahLibrary Officer
Blessing Omano Senior Executive Officerblessing.omanoo@rsu.edu.ng
CLEANERS
Mrs Eleonu ComfortHead Cleaner
Mrs Orji EdithHead Cleaner
Mrs. Onyige Ngozi Head Cleaner
Pie Patience Cleaner
Ogubie Joseph Cleaner
OTHERS
Okechukwu PeterBindery Assistant
Baridam Christian Obuh Security/Orderly
Goodwill Chigonum AjaegbuDriverajaegbudodswill1@gmail.com