The National Library of Nigeria says it has preserved more than 5 million titles in 13 million volumes of intellectual resources across the country.
This was disclosed by the National Librarian, Prof. Chinwe Anunobi, at a news conference in Abuja on Friday, to mark the library’s 60th anniversary.
Anunobi highlighted the library’s achievements, including the issuance of 1.5 million International Standard Book Numbers (ISBN) and over 20,000 International Serials Numbers (ISSN).
“NLN is primarily established as the nation’s memory with the responsibility of collecting all intellectual resources published and unpublished in Nigeria, by Nigerians about Nigeria and preserve them for posterity.
”Presently the NLN has preserved over 5 million titles in over 13 million volumes of resources stored in various locations all over the country inclusive of 2.5million titles and 7.5million volumes resources of Nigerian origin.
“From the first National Bibliography of Nigeria (NBN) produced, NLN has consistently produced over 20 editions which serve as both reference material and cataloging tools for Nigerian resources nationally and internationally,” she said.
Anunobi said that the library had also established over 100 literacy centres and reading clubs, promoting good reading culture among citizens.
She added that the National Library’s 2025-2030 strategic plan would be unveiled during the anniversary celebration, with the theme “The Future of Libraries in a Digital Age: Preserving Heritage, Expanding Access and Engaging Youth.”(NAN)
