ADUN Library Luminary Scholars Blog

  Admiralty University of Nigeria, Ibusa Delta State celebrated its 2025 Library Week with a hybrid event centered on the library’s evolving role in academic pursuits, knowledge preservation, and national development.  The physical program, held at the main Library's Collaboration Zone, featured music, cultural exhibitions, and presentations from dignitaries, including messages from the Vice Chancellor and Emeritus Professor Augustine, a keynote address by Dr. F. Abutu, and remarks by the University Librarian, Dr. Gladys N. Onyia. The core discussions focused libraries for cultural heritage and how technology has increased library accessibility while addressing resource limitations and the significance of maintaining cultural heritage.  The event, which included a library tour and presentations on librarians' efforts to document cultural heritage, saw over twenty virtual Zoom attendees, notably NLA President Dr. Lawal Umar, Professor Emeritus Augustine Esogbue, Dr. Oyelud...

  By: Edeh Abraham Ifechukwu (KultureCraft) Friday, the 28th day of June, 2025, glowed differently at Admiralty University of Nigeria.  Just like every other morning, the sun adorned herself in elegance and sat beautifully in the sky over the campus to reflect her light and peace around the citadel that has been setting the pace over the years.. The atmosphere was quiet, peaceful, and astonishingly beautiful. However, my journey around the school today wasn't the usual journey into lecture halls and staff offices, it was a journey into the sacred shrine of the luminary leaders - the library. The first place we entered was the general library, and from outside, one could see the walls carefully painted in white and blue, a colour that was not just beautiful, but also exhaled calmness and applauded inspiration and perfection. Another striking sight outside was an inscription that glowed just a  few inches to the roof. It was a name, perhaps, of the person to whom the librar...

By: Ukome Onyinyechi Hannah and Annunziata Giuseppina Karina  (100 Level International Relations Students of ADUN and Participants of the Wiki in School Nigeria Project – ADUN 2025 Cohort) Something remarkable started at Admiralty University of Nigeria (ADUN) on the 18 th of June, 2025. It was the launch of the Wiki in School Nigeria Program 2025 , a nationwide initiative supported by the Wikimedia Foundation   (UG)  Nigeria bringing together students and staff to create content on Wikipedia . What Is the Wiki in School Program? Wiki in School is a program where selected lecturers from Nigerian universities are trained to guide their students in editing and creating content on Wikipedia. Since Wikipedia is one of the most visited websites in the world, this project gives Nigerian students a chance to share their local knowledge on a global platform. For us at ADUN, it has been a special experience. We're not just learning how to edit Wikipedia, we’re learning how to writ...

When many people think of university libraries, what comes to their mind is a big building located somewhere strategic or central in the university, filled with books and quiet spaces to study. Even though that’s not far from the truth, it is only part of the picture, because there is another often overlooked component that makes university libraries important, and it is the Faculty Library. At Admiralty University of Nigeria (ADUN), a Faculty Library is not just created for extension sake, but our faculty libraries are integrated with the main library and equipped to deliver the same level of services the user community enjoys when they visit the main library. One peculiar thing about a faculty library is that the collections are tailored to the peculiar needs of each of the academic programmes in that faculty. The Role of a Faculty Library in Academic Success The purpose of a Faculty Library is to provide better library services and bring information resources closer to the people w...

  ADUN VC Holds Town Hall Meeting with Staff Members: Admiralty University of Nigeria (ADUN)  has witnessed a historic moment as the second substantive Vice Chancellor, Professor Christopher Bankole Ndubisi Ogbogbo, hosted the first-ever town hall meeting with the university’s staff.  The event took place on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at the Dele Ezeoba Multipurpose Hall, and was an important opportunity for open dialogue and mutual understanding between the management and staff. The meeting began with an opening address by the university’s Registrar, Commodore Isaac M. Mankilik, PhD (Rtd), who welcomed all staff members in attendance.  He noted that since Professor Ogbogbo assumed office over eight weeks ago, he has been actively engaging with stakeholders across the country and neighboring communities.  The purpose of this continued outreach, as emphasized by the Registrar, was to ensure that the Vice Chancellor interacts directly with ADUN’s staff, which led ...

 WELCOME BACK, STUDENTS Start your second semester strong  visit  the library we at  prof emeritus Augustine Esogbue library of Admiralty university welcome you all back to school. The library is open for you to use and study as it is your space for success, discovery and support . we are on ground to help you discover the joy of reading of any resources on every subject be it books, eBooks, databases, reference materials for every subject and research online, you can as well use a computer all this and more the library have got for you. The library is out to help you with your assignments, presentation and whatever your class throws at you. we are expecting you , stop by ,ask questions, get what you need and make this your best semester. Writen by: Stanley okereafor   

          HAPPY WORLD BOOK  AND                               COPYRIGHT DAY The first ever world book day in the world took place on the 23 April 1995.  The connection between 23 April and books was made in 1923 by bookseller in Spain as a way to honor the author Miguel de Cervantes who died on that day. UNESCO decided that on this date the world book and copyright day should be celebrated because of the Catalonian festival and because the date is also the anniversary of the birth and death of William Shakespeare and some other authors . Nowadays  the world book and copyright day is observed in over 100 countries, where schools, private businesses, voluntary organizations and lots of more people and groups come together to pay  a tribute to authors and books. #world book and #copyright day (also known as international day of the book or world book day ) is organiz...

Following the success of its maiden edition in March, the Faculty and Satellite Campus Libraries (FSCL) at Admiralty University of Nigeria held another enriching session of The Upskilling Hour on 9th of April 2025. This time, we had the pleasure of hosting Mr. Obinna Martins, Administrative Officer from the Department of Software Engineering, who continued from where Mr. Sylvester Ebhonu (Head, FSCL) had stopped the previous month. He shared valuable insights on research writing. From breaking down key definitions to walking us through the steps involved, it was an eye-opening and practical session — and yes, we left better and with great a Call To Action! We were especially glad to have virtual participation from colleagues at the Main University Library, making this session even more collaborative and impactful. Huge appreciation to our University Librarian, Dr. (Mrs.) Gladys N. Onyia, for her unwavering support and commitment to staff development across all library units. #TheUpskil...

An average email user today will tell you they prefer a Gmail to a Yahoo mail, and the reason is not far fetched. 80% of Entrepreneurs prefer Gmail to Yahoo mail . Signing up for a Gmail Account gives you access to a wide variety of Google products and services that can be of help, regardless of the kind of business you do. But as an institution or a company, have you considered the implication of not having a professional email address? Do you know there are implications for letting your staff use their personal email for official communications? A personal Gmail or Yahoomail address is different from a professional email address. Every business that takes branding or its professional identity serious ensures that official email service forms an integral part of their institution or organization’s identity. Whether it’s an academic institution or corporate organization or SMEs, the importance of maintaining a professional and branded email system cannot be overemphasized. Many organis...

On Thursday, 28th March 2025, the Emeritus Prof. Augustine Esogbue Admiralty University of Nigeria Library of Admiralty University of Nigeria (ADUN) held its quarterly in-house staff training at the Main University E-Library. The session aimed to strengthen ADUN Library values, operations, and technology, reinforcing the role of libraries in the academic ecosystem. The training commenced with an opening prayer led by Mr. Modestus Esogbwe, followed by welcome remarks by Mr. Sylvester Ebhonu (Chairman of the Library Consultation and Training Committee), highlighting the significance of continuous learning and upskilling among library staff. The main presentation was divided into two key parts: Part A: User-Centric Service and Professional Ethics— Delivered by Dr. (Mrs.) G.N. Onyia (University Librarian). This session emphasized the importance of ethical conduct and maintaining a user-friendly approach in library services. Part B: Familiarization with ADUN Library Values, Operations, Pro...