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Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University Library Makurdi

MOAUM Library

Library services

What the Library does for its readers, and the rules for joining and borrowing.

  • Borrowing and readers' services

    Register as a reader and borrow from the collection. Academic and senior staff may borrow up to 5 books for a month; registered students up to 4 books for two weeks.

  • Reference and information literacy

    Help with finding and using information, from database-searching instruction to annotated bibliographies and current-awareness services in support of teaching, research and programme development.

  • Virtual library

    Remote access to the Library's electronic resources and services from any networked device.

  • Serials

    Journals and periodicals. The Library holds about 3,000 journal titles.

  • Reserve materials

    Materials in high demand, held at the Reserve Materials Section for restricted, short-period issue.

  • Faculty and departmental libraries

    Unit libraries in the College of Health Sciences and the Faculties of Arts, Education, Environmental Sciences, Law, Science and Social Sciences, and departmental libraries serving Chemistry, Mass Communication and Theatre Arts.

  • Bindery

    The Library's bindery unit.

Membership

Joining, borrowing and fines

Who may register

  • Members of the University Council
  • All staff of the University
  • All registered students of the University
  • Other persons permitted by the University Librarian

Borrowing

  • Senior staff and academic staff: up to 5 books, for 1 month
  • Registered students: up to 4 books, for 2 weeks (14 days)

Fines and charges

  • Overdue book (standard loan): ₦20 per book, per day
  • Overdue book (restricted issue): ₦10 per hour
  • Lost ID card or borrower’s ticket: ₦500 per card or ticket
  • Lost, defaced, damaged or mutilated material: the cost of replacement, or 5 times the current cost

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