DONALD E.U. EKONG LIBRARY WEEKLY REPORT

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DONALD E.U. EKONG LIBRARY WEEKLY REPORT
Monday 14th October – Friday 18th October 2024

 

  1. On Thursday, 17th October 2024, the office of the University Librarian received the underlisted donation of physical resources (books and journals) from the Department of Educational Psychology, Guidance and Counselling, Faculty of Education:
      • (2019). APROCON Conference Book of Abstracts, 2029. Nigeria: Association of Professional Counsellors in Nigeria (APROCON).
      • (2019). Journal of Professional Counselling (JPC), 2(1), 2019. Nigeria: Association of Professional Counsellors in Nigeria (APROCON).
      • (2019). Journal of Professional Counselling (JPC), 2(1), 2019. Nigeria: Association of Professional Counsellors in Nigeria (APROCON).
      • Counselling Association of Nigeria. (2015). Rivers State Counselling Association of Nigeria Journal (RIVCASSON), 1(1), March 2015. Nigeria: The Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON), Rivers State Chapter.
      • Counselling Association of Nigeria. (2015). Rivers State Counselling Association of Nigeria Journal (RIVCASSON), 1(1), March 2015. Nigeria: The Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON), Rivers State Chapter.
      • Counselling Association of Nigeria. (2015). Rivers State Counselling Association of Nigeria Journal (RIVCASSON), 1(1), March 2015. Nigeria: The Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON), Rivers State Chapter.
      • Counselling Association of Nigeria. (2015). Rivers State Counselling Association of Nigeria Journal (RIVCASSON), 1(1), March 2015. Nigeria: The Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON), Rivers State Chapter.
      • Counselling Association of Nigeria. (2015). Rivers State Counselling Association of Nigeria Journal (RIVCASSON), 1(1), March 2015. Nigeria: The Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON), Rivers State Chapter.
      • Counselling Association of Nigeria. (2015). Rivers State Counselling Association of Nigeria Journal (RIVCASSON), 1(1), March 2015. Nigeria: The Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON), Rivers State Chapter.
      • Counselling Association of Nigeria. (2019). The Counsellors, 38, 2019. Nigeria: Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON).
      • Counselling Association of Nigeria. (2019). The Counsellors, 38, 2019. Nigeria: Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON).
      • Counselling Association of Nigeria. (2019). The Counsellors, 38, 2019. Nigeria: Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON).
      • Counselling Association of Nigeria. (2019). The Counsellors, 38, 2019. Nigeria: Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON).
      • Counselling Association of Nigeria. (2019). The Counsellors, 38, 2019. Nigeria: Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON).
      • Counselling Association of Nigeria. (2019). The Counsellors, 38, 2019. Nigeria: Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON).
      • Counselling Association of Nigeria. (2019). The Counsellors, 38, 2019. Nigeria: Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON).
      • Counselling Association of Nigeria. (2019). The Counsellors, 38, 2019. Nigeria: Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON).
      • Counselling Association of Nigeria. (2019). The Counsellors, 38, 2019. Nigeria: Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON).
      • Counselling Association of Nigeria. (2019). The Counsellors, 38, 2019. Nigeria: Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON).
      • Counselling Association of Nigeria. (2019). The Counsellors, 38, 2019. Nigeria: Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON). xxi. Counselling Association of Nigeria. (2019). The Counsellors, 38, 2019. Nigeria: Counselling Association of Nigeria (CASSON).
      • Department of Education Psychology Guidance and Counselling, Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. (2022). Nigeria Journal of Empirical Studies in Psychology and Education (NJESPE), 23(2), January/December 2022. Nigeria: Department of Education Psychology Guidance and Counselling, Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt.
      • Department of Education Psychology Guidance and Counselling, Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. (2022). Nigeria Journal of Empirical Studies in Psychology and Education (NJESPE), 23(2), January/December 2022. Nigeria: Department of Education Psychology Guidance and Counselling, Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt.
      • Department of Education Psychology Guidance and Counselling, Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. (2023). Nigeria Journal of Empirical Studies in Psychology and Education (NJESPE), 23(2), January/June 2023. Nigeria: Department of Education Psychology Guidance and Counselling, Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt.
      • Department of Education Psychology Guidance and Counselling, Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. (2023). Nigeria Journal of Empirical Studies in Psychology and Education (NJESPE), 24(1), January/June 2023. Nigeria: Department of Education Psychology Guidance and Counselling, Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt.
      • Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. (2020). Journal of Education in Developing Areas (JEDA), 28(2), October 2020. Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt.
      • Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. (2020). Journal of Education in Developing Areas (JEDA), 28(1), March 2020. Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt.
      • Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. (2020). Journal of Education in Developing Areas (JEDA), 28(2), October 2020. Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt.
      • Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. (2019). Journal of Education in Developing Areas (JEDA), 27(2), October 2019. Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt.
      • Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. (2019). Journal of Education in Developing Areas (JEDA), 27(2), October 2019. Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt.
      • Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. (2019). Journal of Education in Developing Areas (JEDA), 27(2), October 2019. Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt.
      • Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. (2020). Journal of Education in Developing Areas (JEDA), 28(1), March 2020. Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt.
      • Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. (2020). Journal of Education in Developing Areas (JEDA), 28(1), March 2020. Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt.
      • Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. (2020). Journal of Education in Developing Areas (JEDA), 28(2), October 2020. Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt.
      • Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. (2020). Journal of Education in Developing Areas (JEDA), 28(1), March 2020. Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt.
      • Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. (2020). Journal of Education in Developing Areas (JEDA), 28(1), March 2020. Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt.
      • Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. (2020). Journal of Education in Developing Areas (JEDA), 28(1), March 2020. Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt.
      • Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. (2020). Journal of Education in Developing Areas (JEDA), 28(1), March 2020. Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt.
      • Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. (2020). Journal of Education in Developing Areas (JEDA), 28(1), March 2020. Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt.
      • Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. (2020). Journal of Education in Developing Areas (JEDA), 28(1), March 2020. Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt.
      • Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. (2020). Journal  of Education in Developing Areas (JEDA), 28(1), March 2020. Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt.
      • Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. (2019). Journal of Education in Developing Areas, 27(3), October 2019. Nigeria: Progress P.E Printing Associates.
      • Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. (2019). Journal of Education in Developing Areas, 27(3), October 2019. Nigeria: Progress P.E Printing Associates.
      • Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. (2020). Journal of Education in Developing Areas (JEDA), 28(2), October 2020. Faculty of Education, University of Port Harcourt.
      • Fajonyomi, M., Agbakwuru, C., Idowu, A., Esere, M., Oniye, A., & Osarennen, N. (2019). Transforming Nigeria’s educational system through counselling issues and prospective. Nigeria: Association of Professional Counsellors in Nigeria (APROCON).
      • Iweka, F. (2023). Basic principles of educational measurement and evaluation. Nigeria: 12 Along Street Omoku. xlvii. Iweka, F. E. (2020). Measurement theory: Advanced multivariate analyses. Nigeria: Iyke Communications Shop 26. xlviii. Opera, I. M. (2012). Test construction and measurement: Concepts and application. Nigeria: Reliable Publishers.
      • Ugwu, C. J. (2020). Special education study of differences. Nigeria: Viewpoint Publication Limited.
  1. On the same day, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Owunari Georgewill, sent three books to the Library for retention:
    Eto, G. M. (2023). The principles and practice of port and shipping operations in Nigeria. Heavens Rule Heritage Limited. Ogunjobi, B. (2022). The new normal as an option for sustainable development in Nigeria. Department of Economics, Glorious Vision University. Usman, Y. B. (2024). The transformation of Katsina 1400-1883. Ahmadu Bello Press Limited.
  1. On Friday, 18th October 2024, the University Librarian’s office also received the following books donation from Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN):
      • CBN Update Vol. 2, No. 6 June 2020                                                       3 Copies
      • CBN Update Vol. 3, No. 8 August 2021                                                    2 Copies
      • CBN Update Vol. 3, No. 9 September 2021                                             5 Copies
      • CBN Update Vol. 3, No. 10 October 2021                                                5 Copies
      • CBN Update Vol. 3, No. 11 November 2021                                            5 Copies
      • CBN Update Vol. 3, No. 12 December 2021                                            5 Copies
      • CBN Update Vol. 4, No. 1 January 2022                                                 5 Copies
      • CBN Update Vol.4 No.2 February 2022                                                  5 Copies
      • Bullion Vol. 45 No. 4 October-December 2021                                     4 Copies
      • Bullion Vol.41 No.2 April -June 2017                                                      5 Copies
      • Bullion Vol.42 No.3 July -September 2018                                            1 Copy
      • Bullion Vol.46, No. 1 January-March 2022                                            1 Copy
      • EFR Vol.57, No.4 December 2019,                                                           1 Copy
      • EFR Vol.58, No.3, September 2020,                                                       2 Copies
      • EFR Vol.58, No.4 December 2020,                                                         2 Copies
      • Occasional Paper No. 68 September 2019                                             1 Copy
      • Occasional Paper No. 69 September 2019                                             1 Copy
      • Occasional Paper No.73 September 2020                                             1 Copy
      • Occasional Paper No. 74 August 2020                                                   1 Copy
      • 2017 Annual Report 31st December 2017,                                             2 Copies
      • 2018 Annual Report 31st December 2018,                                            2 Copies
      • 2005 Democracy Day Lecture (PESDN) By Prof. Soludo, C.C,       20 Copies
      • National Economic Empowerment and Dev. Strategy,                     20 Copies
      • EFR Vol 57 No. 2 June 2019,                                                                    1 Copy
      • EFR Vol.57 No.3 September 2019                                                           1 Copy
      • EFR Vol 59, No.1 March 2021                                                                  1 Copy
      • EFR Vol 60, No.1 March 2022                                                                 1 Copy
      • Vol 60, No. 2 June 2022                                                                           2 Copies
      • EFR Vol 60, No.3 September 2022                                                        2 Copies
      • EFR Vol 61, No.1 March 2023                                                                 1 Copy
      • Paper No.59 June 2016                                                                             1 Copy
      • Paper No.75 October 2022                                                                       1 Copy
      • Paper No.78 October 2023                                                                       1 Copy
      • Modeling the impact of Macroeconomic
        uncertainty on the conduct of monetary policy, March 2016           1 Copy
      • Economic Report for the first half of 2020                                           1 Copy
      • The Impact of COVID-19 on the Nigerian Economy                          1 Copy
      • A case study of distressed Banks in Nigeria, 2019                              1 Copy
      • CBN Annual Report 31st December 2019                                             1 Copy
      • 2020 Annual Economic Report 31st December 2020                        1 Copy
  1. Other books received by the University Librarian’s office on Friday, 18th October 2024, are: Utomi, P. (2015). The art of leading: Open secrets of leadership effectiveness. CVL Press.
    Nwokocha, U. (2023). A festschrift in honour of distinguished Professor Udo Nwokocha: Modern librarianship, education, and administration of modern academic libraries. Zech Communications.
  1. On Monday, October 14th, an accreditation team led by Prof. Austin Osemwegie Obasohan from the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (NPMCN) was received by Mr. Jeremiah Ugwulebo, who represented the University Librarian in the Medical Library. The team was on ground to assess the Library’s collections in support of the program. The team inspected the physical collections and electronic databases in the Medical Library.
  2. The Central Library, Donald E.U Ekong Library, maintained two shifts from 8.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m. from Monday through Friday and a single shift from 9.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. on Saturday, while the Medical Library maintained two (2) shifts, which ran from 8.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m. Monday through Friday and a single shift from 9.00 a.m. to 2.00 p.m. on Saturday.
  3. In ACE-PUTOR Library, a program titled Mastering Online Resources for Research: Tips, Tricks, and Best Practices was held. The program was facilitated by the Coordinator of Branch Libraries, Dr. Mary IG-Worlu, in collaboration with Dr. Glory Edet and Dr. Millie Horsfall, the Heads of Readers Services and Information Services, respectively.
  4. One hundred and twenty-seven (127) researchers consulted the American Corner Port Harcourt resources in the week under review.
  5. On Wednesday, 16th October 2024, the American Corner, Port Harcourt, hosted the weekly Education-USA program. The program recorded an impressive attendance from students of the University of Port Harcourt.
  6. On Thursday, 17th October 2024, another program titled Conversation with an Alum was anchored. Students from various Faculties graced the event.
  7. The weekly statistics show an increase of 45.2% in patronage from three thousand one hundred and forty-eight (3,148) recorded in the week before to four thousand five hundred and seventy (4570) recorded in the present week.
  8. The Knowledge Commons (for undergraduate students) and the Research Commons (for Postgraduate students) are accessible to students and researchers who wish to utilize the e-resources of the Library. Similarly, the Elsevier training laboratory on the Library’s second floor has internet access to all subscribed databases and is accessible to faculty members.
  1. The Library has acquired MatLab. The MaTrics Laboratory (MatLab) is a proprietary multiparadigm programming language and numeric computing environment that indicates matric manipulating and plotting functions-abc data, implementing algorithms, creating users, and interacting with programs written in other languages.
  2. The Library has received updated content in the OnePro database: https://onepetro.org/journals. This database furnishes registered researchers and faculty members with information on the oil and gas exploration and production industry.
  3. The Library has received an update on its Scopus Database with new content (https://www.scopus.com/home.uri). This database provides registered faculty members and researchers with the most extensive abstracts and cited databases on peer-reviewed literature and information materials across disciplines.
  4. The Library has received updated content from the AGORA database (https://www.fao.org/agora/en/). This database furnishes registered researchers and staff with information materials, journals, audiovisual materials, and other collections centered on agriculture and its related disciplines.

 

Supplementary Information:

The Library is a repository for diverse information. As renowned author Doug Wilhelm posited, “A library is a house of hope. It is a place where we all can feed our ideas and develop our dreams, whatever our situation.” Therefore, staff and students are urged to take advantage of the innumerable resources available in the Library. For a real-time response to information about the Library and its collections, library      patrons            can      access the             virtual librarian          Chatbot           on        the Library’s website: https://library.uniport.edu.ng/.

The staff of Donald E.U. Ekong Library are dedicated and committed to rendering quality and efficient services in the Library, which has a rich collection of books, non-book materials, and research materials. Please visit the Library at https://library.uniport.edu.ng/.

Donald Ekong Library Communication Channels for remote access are as follows:

Phone: +2349138269564
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Signed:

Prof. Helen U. Emasealu, CLN
University Librarian