DONALD E.U. EKONG LIBRARY WEEKLY REPORT 9th – 13th MARCH 2026

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DONALD E.U. EKONG LIBRARY WEEKLY REPORT

9th – 13th MARCH 2026

  1. On Wednesday, the 11th of March 2026, the office of the university librarian donated twenty- four (24) Copies of books to the Ashgrove Library to stimulate and promote scholarship.
  • Nelkon & Parker, 1995, Advanced Level Physics – 1 copy
  • K. A. Strolld, 1995, Engineering Mathematics – 1 copy
  • Finney, Thomas & Demana, Waits, 1995, Calculus: Graphical, Numerical, Algebraic – 1 copy
  • Dolciami S. G, 1985, Mathematics Structure and Method Course 1 – 1 copy
  • Anthony Croft et al., 1995, Introduction to Engineering Mathematics – 1 copy
  • J.K. Backhouse et al., 1992, Pure Mathematics 2 – 1 copy
  • Manilla P.N. et al., 2001, Undergraduate Chemistry: Fundamental Principles – 1 copy
  • Neil R. Carlson, 1998, Foundations of Physiological Psychology – 1 copy
  • Charles Alais et al., 1991, Food Biochemistry – 4 copies
  • J.D. Smyth, 1994, Animal Parasitology – 3 copies
  • Jerry B. Marion et al., 1984, Principles of Physics – 2 copies
  • James Early et al., 1973, Adventures in American Literature – 1 copy
  • Max King, 1993, Species Evolution: The Role of Chromosome Change – 1 copy
  • Elgin Wolfe et al., 1999, Science Power 9 – 1 copy
  • Holt Rinehart Winston, 1893, World Literature – 1 copy
  • Prof. Chukwuma C. Soludo, 2006, Can Nigeria Be the China of Africa – 3 copies
  • Ken Russell et al., 2002, Book of IQ Tests – 1 copy
  • M. Hobsley et al., 1992, Physiology in Surgical Practice – 1 copy
  • Rod Plotnik, 2003, Introduction to Psychology – 1 copy
  • William H. Hartley, 1992, American Civics – 1 copy
  • S.K. Agarwal, 2011, Global Warming and Climate Change – 1 copy
  • Alan G. Foster et al., Merill Algebra: Applications and Connections – 1 copy
  • William L. Faissler, 1991, Introduction to Modern Electronics – 1 copy
  • Shirley O. Hoekett, 199?, Mathematics: Review of Calculus AB and Calculus BC – 1 copy

 

  1. On Friday, March 13th, 2026, the Donald Ekong Library Book Club at the University of Port Harcourt hosted an International Women’s Day discussion in the Library Foyer. The event began with a welcome address by the University Librarian, Prof. Helen U. Emasealu, who urged attendees to embrace the spirit of giving and support one another to help society grow. The guest speaker, Dr. Maryjane Efemini, discussed the theme “Give to Gain,” highlighting that giving through mentorship, kindness, and service fosters both personal and community development.
  2. During the week, the Donald E. U. Ekong Library also 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 Unit.
  3. 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.
  4. The library has acquired MATLAB. MATLAB (MatLab) is a proprietary multi-paradigm programming language and numeric computing environment that includes matrix manipulation and plotting functions, data analysis, algorithm implementation, user interface creation, and interaction with programs written in other languages.
  5. The weekly statistics indicated a 30.19% in patronage, with the number of users increasing from 4398 in the previous week to 5051 in the current week.
  6. The Library has received updated content in the SpringerLink Database (https://www.springernature.com/gp). This data helps publish robust and insightful research, supports the development of novel areas of knowledge, and makes information accessible globally.
  7. The Library is receiving updated content on the JSTOR Database (https://www.jstor.org). This database provides registered researchers with informative materials spanning the sciences, social sciences, arts, education, technology, law, and other research-related disciplines.
  8. The library has received updated content on the AGORA database. https://www.fao.org/agora/en/. This database provides registered researchers and staff with information materials, journals, audiovisual materials, and other collections centred on agriculture and related disciplines.
  9. The Library has received an update of its Scopus Database with the new content.https://www.scopus.com/home.uri. This database provides registered faculty members and researchers with the most extensive abstracts and cited references database on peer-reviewed literature and information materials across disciplines.

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. It 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