University Library

GOALS

1. To plan, develop, acquire, maintain and preserve relevant library resources for optimum use as per the SUN’s strategic plan
2. To provide a conducive atmosphere so as to meet the demands of our library patrons
3. To educate users about the library’s services and resources.
4. To provide greater access to electronic resources while continuing to build and improve access to collections in other format so as to meet the learning, teaching and research needs of SUN
5. To establish collaboration with other libraries so as to satisfy our users’ need

LIBRARY TIMING

The Library is open with all facilities and services for the users from 8:30am to 6:00pm on Mondays – Fridays and also from 10:00am – 3:00pm on Saturdays. Library remains closed on Sundays and any Public holidays

LIBRARY FACILITIES

SUN Library provides the following facilities to the users:

• Reference Section
• Rental Section
• Periodical Section
• New Arrivals Section
• Reprography Section
• Silent Zone
• Learning Zone
• E-Library Section
• Bookshop

LIBRARY SERVICES

SUN Library provides the following services to the users

1. Information Services
2. Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC)
3. Institutional Repository
4. Internet/CD ROM Search Assistance
5. E-Resources
6. Research Support Information Service (RSIS)
7. Referral Service
8. Loan Services to Registered Users
9. Current Awareness Service (CAS)
10. Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI)
11. Query Based Service (QBS)
12. New Arrivals Information Service
13. Reprography Services
14. Silent Zone
15. SIWES

SCHOOL LIBRARIES

SCHOOL OF ARTS, MANAGEMENT AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (SAMSS)

The SAMSS School Library contains an extensive collection of information resources that cut across the programmes offered in the school, as well as a wide range of resources for use in the classrooms. The resources are current and rich in nature.

The Library Team takes prides in going out to extra mile to help students, faculty and other members in ensuring that their experiences of library usage enriches their learning processes

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SSIT)

The SSIT School Library houses sufficient physical and online resources. The School library contains information resources mainly on Sciences and Information Technology based programs of SUN.

The friendly and professional Library team endeavors to help students, faculty and other members to make the most of the information resources available by providing services which is specifically tailored to the needs of the School.

FAQ’s

1. What are the library services?

Library is providing the following services to the users:

1. Information Services
2. Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC)
3. Institutional Repository
4. Internet/CD ROM Search Assistance
5. E-Resources
6. Research Support Information Service (RSIS)
7. Referral Service
8. Loan Services to Registered Users
9. Current Awareness Service (CAS)
10. Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI)
11. Query Based Service (QBS)
12. New Arrivals Information Service
13. Reprography Services
14. Silent Zone
15. Internship

2. What are the Library Timings?

The Library is open with all facilities and services for the library users from 8.30 A.M to 06.00 P.M on Mondays to Fridays and also on Saturday from 10:00 am to 03:00 pm. Library remains closed on Sundays & Public holidays.

3. How can I get membership card?

Individual users must be registered in the Integrated Library Management System Koha in order to borrow materials from the Library.

Koha registration is also needed for outside members if they have annual membership or alumni membership of the Library. For such members library membership comes at N 5000 annual charges with a security deposit of N 10,000 (refundable).

4. Does the library have the e-resources?

The Library is equipped with 30 computer terminals with unlimited internet access. Students can access online databases that are subscribed by the library department for various programmes etc. The databases are Ebscohost, ProQuest and IGI Global and they give access to approximately 2.2 million e-resources

5. What are the general rules of the Library?
   1. Student ID Cards should be shown at entrance & also on demand whenever there is a Check.
   2. No person shall be allowed to borrow any book(s) until they have been properly checked out
   3. Student ID cards/borrower cards are not transferable. Books are issued against borrower cards only on production of their own Student ID card.
   4. Silence should be maintained in the Library.
   5. Eating, drinking, spitting are prohibited in the library
   6. Cell phones should be switched off or kept in the silent mode within Library premises.
   7. It is very serious offence to remove or damage any part of a book, periodical or computer gadget.
   8. Library users must not attempt to put books back on the shelves. Once taken off the shelves, the books should be left on the tables.
   9. No brief case or handbag are allowed into the library
   10. On completion of course “No dues Certificate” will be issued only on submitting all the materials borrowed from the library.
   11. Overdue charges will be collected if book is not returned by due date.
   12. If book is lost, borrower is responsible to replace the book or pay latest market price. If title is out of print, price will be charged as per Library norms.
   13. Reading tables and chairs must not be moved from their positions
   14. Library users should not reserve seats in the library. Another person can use any seat not physically occupied.
   15. Library users are advised to take away their belongings and books whenever they are leaving the library
   16. Users are urged to avoid any distortion of the library’s clean environment (in and around the library premises)
   17. Playing games, downloading games, software, music /video files is strictly prohibited in the electronic library area.
   18. Library computers are meant for library search only and students are allowed to work on their assignments.
   19. The University Librarian may suspend any person from using the library for violation of these rules subject to his reporting such action to the Library Resources Development Committee (LRDC)

6. How many days shall I barrow a book?

The normal lending period is 7 days only for reference. Issued documents and other items are renewable, provided there is no demand for the material by other members. Three renewals are allowed for any issued material.

7. Is there late fines and penalty for damages/lost?

The Library charges fine of N50/= day per book as overdue from students.

The cases of penalty for any damage or loss of any item will be referred to Head-Librarian for information on the penalty.

8. What is Inter Library Loan

SUN Library has signed an MOU with Yusuf Maitama Sule University Library, Kano, Federal University Dutse, Jigawa and Sule Lamido University Library, Kafin Hausa, Jigawa. The services of mentioned libraries can be availed by the Students, Faculty Members and Other Supporting staff for the purpose of reference, barrowing and also use of their e-resources. Users must provide Introduction letter form their respective Libraries and ID cards.

9. What is Clearance certificate/No dues certificate?

All those who leave the organization must return, replace or pay for all outstanding print and non-print materials that they have not returned to the Library. SUN Library will issue the clearance certificate to any faculty member or student only after he/she returns the borrowed materials from the Library.

10. What are the security measures are placed in the Library?

The library materials are secured with Radio Frequency Identification tags. The unacknowledged check out will be notified by the system. Moreover the library premised is fully monitored by the CCTV cameras.

The Library is very strict on any theft/ tear of library collection. Proper actions will be taken against those who violate any Library rules. The actions range from hefty fines to debarring from Library for a semester.