By Femi Dansu
In a bid to promote research activities among students and staff, the Nimbe Adedipe Library (NAL), on July 30, 2024, commenced E-books and Journal Exhibition at the College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT) Foyer.
Speaking at the Opening Ceremony, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, who was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Olukayode Akinyemi, commended the University Librarian, Prof. Abayomi Owolabi, for his proactive leadership.
Prof. Akinyemi, in his capacity as the Chairman of the Board of NAL, highlighted the University’s significant progress in providing E-Resources for the Library, encouraging all Deans to promote the use of E-books among staff on their various platforms.
In his Remarks, Prof. Owolabi explained that the exhibition aimed to raise awareness of the vast resources available in the Library, adding that FUNAAB subscribed to over eight E-Resources, including Ebscohost, ScienceDirect, ProQuest, Research4Life, Community of Biologists, Sabinet, SpringerLink, DOAB, DOAJ, and AJOL databases.
According to him, the exhibition seeks to improve research visibility and output across the University.
He further explained that the resources were accessible to staff and students from any location, noting the low usage from both students and staff members.
In his message, the representative of the Dean, COLPLANT and the Deputy Dean, Prof. Adewale Salau, expressed confidence in the exhibition’s benefits for students and staff, as well as the University’s progress in Nigeria.
