DONALD E.U. EKONG WEEKLY REPORT COMBINED (17TH NOVEMBER, 2025 – JANUARY 2026)

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DONALD E.U. EKONG WEEKLY REPORT

COMBINED (17TH NOVEMBER, 2025 – JANUARY 2026)

3rd – 7th    NOVEMBER 2025

  1. On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, the Office of the University Librarian received five (5) copies of Journals from the Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The Journals are as follows:
  • Agricultural Economics and Extension Research Studies. Vol. 11, No. 2. Nigeria: AGEERS. – 1 copy.
  • Agricultural Economics and Extension Research Studies. Vol. 13, No. 1. Nigeria: AGEERS. – 2 copies.
  • Agricultural Economics and Extension Research Studies. Vol. 12, No. 1. Nigeria: AGEERS. – 2 copies.
  1. On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, the Office of the University Librarian received four (4) copies of a Journal from the Department of Film and Multimedia, Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The journal is:
  • Journal of Nollywood Studies: Nollywood Studies Review. (2024) Vol. 1, No. 1. Nigeria: Department of Film and Multimedia, University of Port Harcourt Splendor Multimedia Concept.
  1. On Thursday, November 6, 2025, the Office of the University Librarian received one (1) copy of a book from Qusay F. Hassan:
  • Hassan, Q. F. (2026). Internet of Things A–Z. Canada: John Wiley and Sons. – 1 copy.
  1. During the week, the Donald E. U. Ekong Library acquired daily issues of National Newspapers to keep staff and students informed on local and global events. Titles received include: The Guardian, Daily Sun, Punch, Vanguard, Telegraph, Business Day, and This Day. These issues are accessible at the newspaper stand in the Reference library.
  2. Donald E. U. Ekong Library maintained two shifts, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on weekdays, and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays.
  3. 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, located on the second floor of the library, offers 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 multi-paradigm programming language and numeric computing environment that includes matrix manipulation and plotting functions, data analysis, algorithm implementation, and interaction with programmes written in other languages.
  1. The weekly statistics indicated a 43.17% decrease in patronage, with the number of users declining from 1,179 in the previous week to 670 in the current week.
  1. The library has received updated content from the SpringerLink Database (https://www.springernature.com/gp). This content supports the publication of robust and insightful research and enhances global access to information.
  1. The library has received updated content on the JSTOR Database (https://www.jstor.org). This database provides registered researchers with informative materials across all disciplines.
  1. The Library has received updated content on the AGORA Database (https://www.fao.org/agora/en/). This database furnishes registered patrons and staff with journals, audio-visual materials, and other agriculture-related collections.
  1. The Library has received an update to its Scopus Database (https://www.scopus.com/home.uri), providing extensive abstracts and citation data on peer-reviewed literature.
  1. The American Corner Port Harcourt (AC-PHC) has acquired a subscription to Chat Generative Predictive Text (ChatGPT) Artificial Intelligence. This service is available free of charge to users.
  1. The ELibraryUSA databases are available to users and provide remote access to JSTOR, ProQuest, PressReader, Libby App, BookFlix, and Kanopy. Users are encouraged to register at http://bit.lyregister4amspaces.
  1. The American Corner recorded one hundred and fifteen (115) users in the week under review.

 

 

10TH – 14TH NOVEMBER 2025

  1. On Monday, November 10, 2025, the University Librarian received three NUC accreditation teams for the ongoing exercise, as follows:
  • Anthony Barau of Taraba State University arrived at 9:55 a.m. for the accreditation of the programme in the Department of Agribusiness Management.
  • Paschal Anyoha of the Federal University of Owerri arrived at 9:55 a.m. for the accreditation of the programme in the Department of Agricultural Extension and Development Studies.
  • Bassey Inyang of the University of Calabar arrived at 10:20 a.m. to accredit the the programme in the Department of Environmental Education.
  1. On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, the Office of the University Librarian received a total of four (4) copies of books and two (2) Journals from the Department of Film and Multimedia, Faculty of Communication, University of Port Harcourt, as follows:
  • Uwah, I. E. (2019). The Rhetoric of Culture in Nollywood. USA: Goldline and Jacobs. – 1 copy.
  • Okiremuete, F. (2024). Fundamentals of Filmmaking Theory and Practices. Nigeria: University of Port Harcourt Press Ltd. – 2 copies.
  • Okome, O., Uwah, I., & Nwafor, F. (2019). Nollywood Nation: On the Industry Practice and Scholarship of Cinema in Nigeria. Nigeria: University of Port Harcourt Press Ltd. – 1 copy.
  • Journal Educators Foundation (2019). Journal of Media Practices and Research. Vol. 4, No. 2. Nigeria: Network Printing and Publishing Services. – 1 copy.
  1. Department of Film and Multimedia, University of Port Harcourt (2024). Atabala Journal of Film Production and Criticism. Vol. 1, No. 1. Nigeria: MacDuff Print House. – 1 copy.
  1. During the week, the Donald E. U. Ekong Library acquired daily issues of national newspapers to keep staff and students informed on local and global events. Titles received include: The Guardian, Daily Sun, Punch, Vanguard, Telegraph, Business Day, and This Day. These issues can be accessed at the Reference Library’s newspaper stand.
  1. The Knowledge Commons (for undergraduate students) and the Research Commons (for postgraduate students) remained accessible to users. The Elsevier Training Laboratory, located on the second floor of the Library, provided access to all subscribed databases.
  1. The library has acquired MATLAB. The MaTrics Laboratory (MATLAB) is a proprietary multi-paradigm programming language and numeric computing environment that includes matrix manipulation and plotting functions, data analysis, algorithm implementation, and interaction with programmes written in other languages.
  1. The Library has received updated content from the SpringerLink Database (https://www.springernature.com/gp). This content supports the publication of robust and insightful research and enhances global access to information.
  1. The library has received updated content on the JSTOR Database (https://www.jstor.org). This database provides registered researchers with informative materials across all disciplines.
  1. The weekly statistics indicated a 0.15% decrease in patronage, with the number of users declining marginally from 670 in the previous week to 669 in the current week.
  1. The library has received updated content on the AGORA Database (https://www.fao.org/agora/en/). This database furnishes registered researchers and staff with journals, audio-visual materials, and other agriculture-related collections.
  1. The library has received an update to its Scopus Database (https://www.scopus.com/home.uri), providing extensive abstracts and citation data on peer-reviewed literature.
  1. The American Corner Port Harcourt (AC-PHC) has acquired a subscription to Chat Generative Predictive Text (ChatGPT) Artificial Intelligence. This service is available free of charge to users.
  1. The ELibraryUSA databases are available to users and provide remote access to JSTOR, ProQuest, PressReader, Libby App, BookFlix, and Kanopy. Users are encouraged to register at http://bit.lyregister4amspaces.
  1. The American Corner recorded two hundred and three (203) users in the week under review.

 

 

17th – 21st NOVEMBER 2025

  1. On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, the Office of the University Librarian received thirty-eight (38) copies of books purchased by the library. The books are as follows:
  • 3G E-Learning (2024). Nurse Digest: Guide to Colonoscopy. USA: 3G E-Learning LLC. – 3 copies.
  • 3G E-Learning (2024). Nurse Digest: Guide to Echocardiogram. USA: 3G E-Learning LLC. – 3 copies.
  • 3G E-Learning (2024). Nurse Digest: Complications of Adolescent Birth and Postpartum Period. USA: 3G E-Learning LLC. – 3 copies.
  • 3G E-Learning (2024). Nurse Digest: Guide to Bronchoscopy. USA: 3G E-Learning LLC. – 3 copies.
  • 3G E-Learning (2024). Nurse Digest: Cardiovascular Care. USA: 3G E-Learning LLC. – 2 copies.
  • 3G E-Learning (2024). Nurse Digest: Guide to Specimen Collection, Preparation and Handling Procedures. USA: 3G E-Learning LLC. – 3 copies.
  • 3G E-Learning (2024). Nurse Digest: Guide to Computed Tomography (CT) Scan. USA: 3G E-Learning LLC. – 2 copies.
  • Neelima, K. S. S. N. (2022). Nursing under COVID-19. India: Random Publication LLP. – 2 copies.
  • 3G E-Learning (2024). Nurse Digest: Guide to Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). USA: 3G E-Learning LLC. – 2 copies.
  • 3G E-Learning (2024). Infection Control in Nursing. USA: 3G E-Learning LLC. – 2 copies.
  • 3G E-Learning (2024). Nurse Digest: Normal Paediatric Development. USA: 3G E-Learning LLC. – 3 copies.
  • Grover, I. K., & Malik, M. (2016). Textbook of Pharmacology for Nurses. India: CBS Publishers and Distributors Pvt. Ltd. – 3 copies.
  • Shamil, E., Ravi, P., & Mistry, D. (2018). 100 Cases in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care. USA: CRC Press. – 2 copies.
  • Magnussen, H. J. (2014). The Moral Work of Nursing: Asking and Living with the Question. USA: Cambridge University Press. – 3 copies.
  • Chambers, M. (2017). Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing: The Craft of Caring. USA: Routledge. – 2 copies.
  1. On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, an NUC accreditation team led by Prof. Nnaemeka Okolie, alongside Mrs. Happiness Madu, visited the Office of the University Librarian for the purpose of accrediting the programme of the Department of Basic Medical Laboratory.
  1. On Thursday, November 20, 2025, an NUC accreditation team led by Prof. F. U. Okafor visited the Office of the University Librarian for the purpose of accrediting the programme of Department of Nursing.
  1. On Friday, November 21, 2025, the Office of the University Librarian received two (2) copies of books and one (1) journal from the Department of Film and Media, Faculty of Communication, University of Port Harcourt, as follows:
  • Ekwuazi, H., Augustine-Ufua, & Jibril, U. F. (2022). Film: A Production Resonance Book. Nigeria: Academic Publishing Centre, South-West Zone, University of Lagos. – 1 copy.
  • Ayakoroma, B. F., Abraye, S., & Ibbi, A. A. (2024). Fundamentals of Theatre and Filming Arts. Nigeria: Zilies Print and Publishing. – 1 copy.
  • African Council for Communication Education (2020). The Nigerian Journal of Communication. Vol. 1, No. 2. Nigeria: TETFund. – 1 copy.
  1. During the week, the Donald E. U. Ekong Library acquired daily issues of national newspapers to keep staff and students informed on local and global events. Titles received include: The Guardian, Daily Sun, Punch, Vanguard, Telegraph, Business Day, and This Day. These issues are accessible at the Reference library’s newspaper stand.
  1. Donald E. U. Ekong Library maintained two shifts, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on weekdays, and 9: 00 a.m. to 5: 00 p.m. on Saturdays.
  1. The Knowledge Commons (for undergraduate students) and the Research Commons (for postgraduate students) remained accessible to users. The Elsevier Training Laboratory, located on the second floor of the Library, provided access to all subscribed databases.
  1. The weekly statistics indicated a 25.86% increase in patronage, with the number of users rising from 669 in the previous week to 842 in the current week.
  1. The Library has acquired MATLAB. The MaTrics Laboratory (MATLAB) is a proprietary multi-paradigm programming language and numeric computing environment that includes matrix manipulation and plotting functions, data analysis, algorithm implementation, and interaction with programmes written in other languages.
  1. The Library received updated content from the SpringerLink Database (https://www.springernature.com/gp), supporting robust research and global information access.
  1. The Library received updated content on the JSTOR Database (https://www.jstor.org), providing multidisciplinary research materials.
  1. The Library received updated content on the AGORA Database (https://www.fao.org/agora/en/), furnishing agriculture-related journals and collections.
  1. The Library received an update to its Scopus Database (https://www.scopus.com/home.uri), providing extensive abstracts and citation data on peer-reviewed literature.
  1. The American Corner Port Harcourt (AC-PHC) maintained access to Chat Generative Predictive Text (ChatGPT) Artificial Intelligence and ELibraryUSA databases.
  1. The American Corner Port Harcourt will resume the EducationUSA Programme on December 3, 2025.
  1. The American Corner recorded two hundred and fifteen (215) users in the week under review.

 

24th – 28th    NOVEMBER 2025

  1. On Monday, November 24, 2025, three NUC accreditation teams arrived at the Office of the University Librarian for accreditation purposes, as follows:
  • Ignatus Uche of Nnamdi Azikiwe University led a team that arrived at 9:35 a.m. for the purpose of accrediting the programme of the Department of Social Work.
  • Marcel Okhakwu of the University of Benin led a team that arrived at about 10:47 a.m. for the purpose of accrediting the programme of Department of Communication and Media Studies.
  • Agaji of Joseph Suswuan Tarka University, Makurdi, led a team that arrived at about 11:50 a.m. for the purpose of accrediting the programme of Department of Cyber Security and Information Technology.
  1. On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, an NUC accreditation team led by Prof. Nnaemeka Okolie, alongside Mrs. Happiness Madu, visited the Office of the University Librarian for the purpose of accrediting the programme of the Department of Basic Medical Laboratory.
  1. During the week, the Donald E. U. Ekong Library acquired daily issues of national newspapers to keep staff and students informed on local and global events. Titles received include: The Guardian, Daily Sun, Punch, Vanguard, Telegraph, Business Day, and This Day. These issues can be accessed at the Reference library’s newspaper stand.
  1. Donald E. U. Ekong Library maintained two shifts, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on weekdays, and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays.
  1. The Knowledge Commons (for undergraduate students) and the Research Commons (for postgraduate students) remained accessible to users. The Elsevier Training Laboratory, located on the second floor of the library, provided access to all subscribed databases.
  1. The library has acquired MATLAB. The MaTrics Laboratory (MATLAB) is a proprietary multi-paradigm programming language and numeric computing environment that includes matrix manipulation and plotting functions, data analysis, algorithm implementation, and interaction with programmes written in other languages.
  1. The Library received updated content from the SpringerLink Database (https://www.springernature.com/gp), supporting robust research and global information access.
  1. The weekly statistics indicated a 7.36% increase in patronage, with the number of users rising from 842 in the previous week to 904 in the current week.
  1. The Library received updated content on the JSTOR Database (https://www.jstor.org), providing multidisciplinary research materials.
  1. The Library received updated content on the AGORA Database (https://www.fao.org/agora/en/), furnishing agriculture-related journals and collections.
  1. The Library received an update to its Scopus Database (https://www.scopus.com/home.uri), providing extensive abstracts and citation data on peer-reviewed literature.
  1. The ELibraryUSA databases remained available to users, providing remote access to JSTOR, ProQuest, PressReader, Libby App, BookFlix, and Kanopy. Users are encouraged to register at http://bit.lyregister4amspaces.
  1. The American Corner Port Harcourt will resume the EducationUSA Programme on December 3, 2025.
  1. The American Corner recorded three hundred and two (302) users in the week under review.

 

 

1st – 5th    DECEMBER 2025

  1. On Monday, December 1, 2025, an NUC accreditation team led by Prof. Edeaghe Ehikamenor visited the Office of the University Librarian for the purpose of accrediting the programme of the Department of Dentistry.
  1. On Friday, December 5, 2025, the Office of the University Librarian received five (5) copies of Journals from the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), as follows:
  • Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (2025). Upstream Gaze: The Official Magazine of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission. Vol. 10, September. Nigeria: NUPRC. – 3 copies.
  • Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (2025). Upstream Gaze: The Official Magazine of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission. Vol. 11, October. Nigeria: NUPRC. – 2 copies.
  1. During the week, the Annual Nigeria Library Association Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Rivers State Chapter held a two-day event from November 1 to 3, 2025, with the theme “Artificial Intelligence: Resolutions and the Future of Library and Information Services.” The conference took place at the Donald E. U. Ekong Library Exhibition Hall, with the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Owunari A. Georgewill, serving as the Chief Host, while the University Librarian, Prof. Helen U. Emasealu, was the Keynote Speaker. Emphasized in her address that artificial intelligence is not a disruption to librarianship but a continuation of the Profession’s long tradition and innovation. She highlighted how libraries have evolved from traditional cataloguing systems to digital platforms and now AI- driven services that enhanced knowledge access, research support, and service delivery. She further noted that the integration of AI into library operations strengthens efficiency, inclusiveness, and the capacity of libraries to better serve students, researchers, and the wider community.
  1. During the week, the Donald E. U. Ekong Library acquired daily issues of national newspapers to keep staff and students informed on local and global events. Titles received include: The Guardian, Daily Sun, Punch, Vanguard, Telegraph, Business Day, and This Day. These issues were made available at the Documents Unit of the Library.
  1. Donald E. U. Ekong Library maintained two shifts, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on weekdays, and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays.
  1. The Knowledge Commons (for undergraduate students) and the Research Commons (for postgraduate students) remained accessible to users. The Elsevier Training Laboratory, located on the second floor of the Library, provided access to all subscribed databases.
  1. The Library has acquired MATLAB. The MaTrics Laboratory (MATLAB) is a proprietary multi-paradigm programming language and numeric computing environment that includes matrix manipulation and plotting functions, data analysis, algorithm implementation, and interaction with programmes written in other languages.
  1. The weekly statistics indicated a 42.92% increase in patronage, with the number of users rising from 904 in the previous week to 1,292 in the current week.
  1. The Library received updated content from the SpringerLink Database (https://www.springernature.com/gp), supporting robust research and global information access.
  1. The Library received updated content on the JSTOR Database (https://www.jstor.org), providing multidisciplinary research materials.
  2. The Library received updated content on the AGORA Database (https://www.fao.org/agora/en/), furnishing agriculture-related journals and collections.
  1. The Library received an update to its Scopus Database (https://www.scopus.com/home.uri), providing extensive abstracts and citation data on peer-reviewed literature.
  1. The ELibraryUSA databases remained available to users, providing remote access to JSTOR, ProQuest, PressReader, Libby App, BookFlix, and Kanopy. Users are encouraged to register at http://bit.lyregister4amspaces.
  1. The American Corner Port Harcourt hosted the EducationUSA Programme on December 3, 2025, with 51 participants in attendance.
  1. The American Corner recorded two hundred and thirteen (213) users in the week under review.

 

 

8TH – 12TH   DECEMBER

  1. On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at about 9:30 a.m., the maiden edition of Window to China Magazine was officially launched, marking the conclusion of a month-long programme on Chinese cuisine, tourism, and agriculture. The event featured addresses by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Owunari A. Georgewill, and the Pro-Chancellor, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, with additional contributions from Dr. E. D. Oko-Jaja and cultural ambassador Jay Xu on China–Niger Delta cooperation.
  1. During the week, the Donald E. U. Ekong Library acquired daily issues of national newspapers to keep staff and students informed on local and global events. Titles received include: The Guardian, Daily Sun, Punch, Vanguard, Telegraph, Business Day, and This Day. These issues were made available at the Reference Library.
  1. The Knowledge Commons (for undergraduate students) and the Research Commons (for postgraduate students) remained accessible to users. The Elsevier Training Laboratory, located on the second floor of the Library, provided access to all subscribed databases.
  1. The library has acquired MATLAB. The MaTrics Laboratory (MATLAB) is a proprietary multi-paradigm programming language and numeric computing environment that includes matrix manipulation and plotting functions, data analysis, algorithm implementation, and interaction with programmes written in other languages.
  1. The library received updated content from the SpringerLink Database (https://www.springernature.com/gp), supporting robust research and global information access.
  1. The Library received updated content on the JSTOR Database (https://www.jstor.org), providing multidisciplinary research materials.
  1. The Library received updated content on the AGORA Database (https://www.fao.org/agora/en/), furnishing agriculture-related journals and collections.
  2. The weekly statistics indicated a 42.92% increase in patronage, with the number of users rising from 904 in the previous week to 1,292 in the current week.
  1. The library received an update to its Scopus Database (https://www.scopus.com/home.uri), providing extensive abstracts and citation data on peer-reviewed literature.
  1. The American Corner Port Harcourt (AC-PHC) maintained access to Chat Generative Predictive Text (ChatGPT) Artificial Intelligence, available free of charge to users.
  1. The ELibraryUSA databases remained available to users, providing remote access to JSTOR, ProQuest, PressReader, Libby App, BookFlix, and Kanopy. Users are encouraged to register at http://bit.lyregister4amspaces.
  1. The American Corner recorded two hundred and three (203) users in the week under review.

 

 
15th – 18th   DECEMBER 2025

  1. On Thursday, December 18, 2025, the Donald E. U. Ekong Library Management marked the 2025 End-of-Year Party at the Library Exhibition Hall, with the attendance of staff, retirees, and members of the library. The celebration also recognised the 2025 retirees, who were presented with gift items in appreciation of their dedication, hard work, and contributions to the growth of the library.
  1. During the week, the Donald E. U. Ekong Library acquired daily issues of national newspapers to keep staff and students informed on local and global events. Titles received include: The Guardian, Daily Sun, Punch, Vanguard, Telegraph, Business Day, and This Day. These issues were made available at the Documents Unit of the Library.
  1. Donald E. U. Ekong Library maintained two shifts, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on weekdays, and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays.
  1. The Knowledge Commons (for undergraduate students) and the Research Commons (for postgraduate students) remained accessible to users. The Elsevier Training Laboratory, located on the second floor of the library, provided access to all subscribed databases.
  1. The library has acquired MATLAB. The MaTrics Laboratory (MATLAB) is a proprietary multi-paradigm programming language and numeric computing environment that includes matrix manipulation and plotting functions, data analysis, algorithm implementation, and interaction with programmes written in other languages.
  1. The library received updated content from the SpringerLink Database (https://www.springernature.com/gp), supporting robust research and global information access.
  1. The Library received updated content on the JSTOR Database (https://www.jstor.org), providing multidisciplinary research materials.
  1. The weekly statistics indicated a 28.60% decrease in patronage, with the number of users declining from 1,332 in the previous week to 951 in the current week.
  1. The Library received updated content on the AGORA Database (https://www.fao.org/agora/en/), furnishing agriculture-related journals and collections.
  1. The Library received an update to its Scopus Database (https://www.scopus.com/home.uri), providing extensive abstracts and citation data on peer-reviewed literature.
  1. The American Corner Port Harcourt (AC-PHC) maintained access to Chat Generative Predictive Text (ChatGPT) Artificial Intelligence, available free of charge to users.
  1. The ELibraryUSA databases remained available to users, providing remote access to JSTOR, ProQuest, PressReader, Libby App, BookFlix, and Kanopy. Users are encouraged to register at http://bit.lyregister4amspaces.
  1. The American Corner Port Harcourt will resume the EducationUSA Programme on December 3, 2025.
  1. The American Corner recorded two hundred and fifteen (215) users in the week under review.

 

 

12th– 16th JANUARY, 2026

  1. On Monday, January 12, 2026, as students resumed academic activities, the Library commenced regular operations to support their academic needs.
  1. On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, the Library Management held its first meeting of the year at about 10:20 a.m. in the Office of the University Librarian, with the objective of planning and strategising with renewed focus on making greater impact on teaching, research, and learning. The meeting was chaired by the University Librarian, Prof. Helen U. Emasealu, and was attended by all management staff.
  1. On Friday, January 16, 2026, the Library held its annual prayer session. The session, conducted by Rev. Father Donatus Odinakachi, was organised to rededicate the Library, Management, staff, and patrons into God’s hands for guidance, protection, and greater achievements in the new year.
  1. The Knowledge Commons (for undergraduate students) and the Research Commons (for postgraduate students) remained accessible to users. The Elsevier Training Laboratory, located on the second floor of the Library, provided access to all subscribed databases.
  1. The Library has acquired MATLAB. The MaTrics Laboratory (MATLAB) is a proprietary multi-paradigm programming language and numeric computing environment that includes matrix manipulation and plotting functions, data analysis, algorithm implementation, and interaction with programmes written in other languages.
  1. The Library received updated content from the SpringerLink Database (https://www.springernature.com/gp), supporting robust research and global information access.
  1. The Library received updated content on the JSTOR Database (https://www.jstor.org), providing multidisciplinary research materials.
  1. The weekly statistics indicated a 31.42% increase in patronage, with the number of users rising from 907 in the previous week to 1,192 in the current week.
  1. The Library received updated content on the AGORA Database (https://www.fao.org/agora/en/), furnishing agriculture-related journals and collections.
  1. The Library received an update to its Scopus Database (https://www.scopus.com/home.uri), providing extensive abstracts and citation data on peer-reviewed literature.
  1. The American Corner Port Harcourt (AC-PHC) maintained access to Chat Generative Predictive Text (ChatGPT) Artificial Intelligence, available free of charge to users.
  1. The ELibraryUSA databases remained available to users, providing remote access to JSTOR, ProQuest, PressReader, Libby App, BookFlix, and Kanopy. Users are encouraged to register at http://bit.lyregister4amspaces.
  1. The American Corner recorded two hundred and twenty-three (223) users in the week under review.

 

19TH – 23RD   JANUARY 2026

  1. On Monday, January 19, 2026, the Office of the University Librarian received five (5) copies of a book from Rev. Donatus Odinakachi Okeowhor titled Young People’s Companion. Donatus Odinakachi Okeowhor (2025). Nigeria: Aubaine Resources Limited.
  1. On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, the University Librarian attended the Year One (new intake) orientation programme held at the New Convocation Arena, popularly known as the Nyesom Wike Convocation Arena. During the programme, the University Librarian addressed the students on the procedures for accessing the library, which include proper registration and the issuance of Library access cards. She further highlighted the various benefits and importance of the library in supporting academic learning, research, and the attainment of academic excellence.
  1. On Wednesday, January 21, 2026, the University Librarian attended the opening ceremony of the new Graduate Studies Building Complex. The ceremony witnessed the official handover of the project by the contractor.
  1. Donald E. U. Ekong Library resumed two shifts, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on weekdays, and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays.
  1. The Knowledge Commons (for undergraduate students) and the Research Commons (for postgraduate students) are accessible to students and researchers who wish to utilise the e-resources of the library. Similarly, the Elsevier Training Laboratory, located on the second floor of the library, offers 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 multi-paradigm programming language and numeric computing environment that includes matrix manipulating and plotting functions, implementing algorithms, creating users, and interacting with programmes written in other languages.
  1. The library has received updated content from the SpringerLink Database (https://www.springernature.com/gp). This data helps in the publication of robust and insightful research, supports the development of novel areas of knowledge, and makes information accessible globally.
  1. The weekly statistics indicated a 142.67% increase in patronage, with the number of users rising from 907 in the previous week to 2,201 in the current week.
  1. The library has received updated content on the JSTOR Database (https://www.jstor.org). This database provides registered researchers with informative materials that cut across every discipline, including the sciences, social sciences, arts, education, technology, law, and other research-related disciplines.
  1. The Library has received updated content on the AGORA Database (https://www.fao.org/agora/en/). This database furnishes registered researchers and staff with information materials, journals, audio-visual materials, and other collections centred on agriculture and its related disciplines.
  1. 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 database on peer-reviewed literature and information materials across disciplines.
  1. The ELibraryUSA databases are available to users, and they provide remote access to JSTOR, ProQuest, PressReader, Libby App, BookFlix, and Kanopy. Users are encouraged to register at http://bit.lyregister4amspaces.
  1. The American Corner recorded two hundred and fifteen (215) users in the week under review.

 

 
26TH – 30TH   JANUARY 2026

  1. On Thursday, January 28, 2025, the Office of the University Librarian received two (2) copies of a book from the Vice Chancellor of the University of Port Harcourt. The book is titled:
  1. Nigeria Insurance Statistics and Directory 2023 by the National Insurance Commission (2023). Nigeria: Muhara Integrated Resources Limited – 2 copies.
  1. During the week, the Donald E. U. Ekong Library acquired daily issues of national newspapers to keep staff and students informed on local and global events. Titles received include: The Guardian, Daily Sun, Punch, Vanguard, Telegraph, Business Day, and This Day. These issues were made available at the Documents Unit of the Library.
  1. The Knowledge Commons (for undergraduate students) and the Research Commons (for postgraduate students) are accessible to students and researchers who wish to utilise the e-resources of the Library. Similarly, the Elsevier Training Laboratory, located on the second floor of the Library, offers 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 multi-paradigm programming language and numeric computing environment that includes matrix manipulating and plotting functions, implementing algorithms, creating users, and interacting with programmes written in other languages.
  1. The Library has received updated content from the SpringerLink Database (https://www.springernature.com/gp). This data helps in the publication of robust and insightful research, supports the development of novel areas of knowledge, and makes information accessible globally.
  1. The Library has received updated content on the JSTOR Database (https://www.jstor.org). This database provides registered researchers with informative materials that cut across every discipline, including the sciences, social sciences, arts, education, technology, law, and other research-related disciplines.
  1. The Library has received updated content on the AGORA Database (https://www.fao.org/agora/en/). This database furnishes registered researchers and staff with information materials, journals, audio-visual materials, and other collections centred on agriculture and its related disciplines
  1. The weekly statistics indicated a 6.27% increase in patronage, with the number of users rising from 2,201 in the previous week to 2,339 in the current week.
  1. 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 database on peer-reviewed literature and information materials across disciplines.
  1. The ELibraryUSA databases are available to users, and they provide remote access to JSTOR, ProQuest, PressReader, Libby App, BookFlix, and Kanopy. Users are encouraged to register at http://bit.lyregister4amspaces.
  2. The American Corner recorded three hundred and ninety-nine (399) users in the week under review.

Supplementary Information:

The Donald E. U. Ekong Library is a cornerstone of academic life at the University, offering a wide collection of books, non-book materials, and research resources that support learning, teaching, and scholarship. Guided by a team of dedicated professionals committed to efficient and high-quality service, the Library fosters an environment of intellectual growth and encourages staff and students to make full use of its resources. For assistance and inquiries, users can access the Virtual Librarian Chatbot at http://library.uniport.edu.ng/.

 

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Signed:

Prof. Helen U. Emasealu, CLN

University Librarian