The National Library of Nigeria is the apex Library and the giant memory of the nation. It is the intellectual store-house and the databank of learning in the remembrance process.
Established by Act No. 29 of 1970. Its mandate is:
- to establish and maintain in accordance with this Act, the National Library of Nigeria, and
- to provide in accordance with this Act such services as in the opinion of the Board are usually provided by national libraries of the highest standing
The National Library of Nigeria came into existence by the National Library Act passed in September, 1964. This Act was later replaced and substituted with the National Library Decree No 29 of 1970. It is a grade “A” parastatal and the apex library in the country. It is the giant memory of the nation, her intellectual store house and data bank for learning and remembering process. It is the Vanguard of library development and information services delivery, advising institutions, organizations and MDAs at all levels of government on library development.
- To provide for the nation a source of intellectual support and stimulus for advancement in all fields of human endeavour, particularly in academic, social, cultural, scientific and technological enterprise.
- To provide comprehensive and rich collection for reference and research in all fields within and beyond the nation’s physical boundaries, and
- To ensure for the nation a place in the community of nations which depend on knowledge and original ideas for survival.
Abuja Headquarters Office
National Library of Nigeria Hqrts. Office
Central Business District
P.M.B. 1 Garki – Abuja.
Nigeria.
Tel: 07030617969, 08156591428
Email: [email protected]