ADUN Library Luminary Scholars Blog

          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...