… As Nimbe Adedipe Library Hosts Training Workshop for Staff
By Emeka Oluka & OlaoyeOyewole
The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has acquired the Bookeye 4 Record-Keeping Machine through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) intervention.
Concurrently, the NimbeAdedipe Library organised a comprehensive 2-Day Training Workshop for University staff to familiarise them with the efficient utilisation of the advanced machine.
During the Workshop, the Acting Registrar, Mrs. OluwatoyinDawodu, in a brief chat with _FUNAAB Bulletin,_ emphasised the machine’s significant value to the entire University, highlighting its role in preventing the loss of archival materials.
The Acting Registrar appreciated the University Librarian for organising the Training Workshop, asserting that it would enhance awareness among staff responsible for managing University records and would enable them to safeguard crucial information effectively.
The University Librarian, Dr. AbayomiOwolabi noted that FUNAAB was the first University in Nigeria to possess the Bookeye 4 machine, underscoring the importance of such technology.
He explained that this cutting-edge device could scan and store various records in the cloud or on a flash drive for future reference. Dr. Owolabi stressed the potential for the machine to generate revenue for the University by offering record-keeping services to external entities.
Acknowledging the transformative efforts of the University Management, led by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. BabatundeKehinde, the University Librarian commended the strides taken to enhance the NimbeAdedipe Library.
Conducting the Training for the University staff, Mr. AdemolaAlawode, a representative of Support System Limited and the machine supplier, emphasised the shift from analog to digital record-keeping systems.
He described FUNAAB’s acquisition of the Bookeye 4 as a groundbreaking development, providing the University staff with a valuable advantage in effective record management.
The Training Workshop’s participants were drawn from various Colleges, Departments, and Units within the University.
