DONALD E.U. EKONG LIBRARY COMBINED LIBRARY REPORT 20TH APRIL TO 12TH JUNE, 2026

Donald E.U. Ekong Library Combined Library Report
20th April to 12th June, 2026

20th – 24^th APRIL 2026

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 Unit.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. The weekly statistics indicated a 15.08% decrease in patronage, with the number of users decreasing from 3241 in the previous week to 2472 in the current week.
5. 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.
6. The Library has received 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.

30^th March – 2^nd APRIL 2026

1. On Monday, March 30th, 2026, the University of Port Harcourt received a distribution of TEDFund-sponsored books for the beneficiary institutions, covering all subjects across various departments in the university.
2. On Tuesday, 31st March 2026, the library continued its Orientation Program for Year One students. The exercise introduced students from the Faculty of Management Sciences to the resources, services, and facilities of the Donald E. U. Ekong Library. The following departments were oriented:
   1. Management
   2. Marketing
   3. Hospitality Management and Tourism
   4. Accounting
   5. Finance and Banking
3. On Wednesday, 1st April 2026, the orientation program continued with students from the Faculty of Clinical Sciences. The departments oriented include:
   1. Anaesthesiology
   2. Pediatrics and Child Health
   3. Medicine
   4. Mental Health
   5. Nursing Science
   6. Preventive and Social Medicine
   7. Surgery
   8. Internal Medicine
   9. Obstetrics and Gynecology
   10. Ophthalmology
   11. Otorhinolaryngology
   12. Radiology
4. On Thursday, 2nd April 2026, the orientation program continued with students from the Basic Medical Sciences. The departments oriented include:
   1. Anatomical Pathology
   2. Chemical Pathology
   3. Anatomy
   4. Pharmacology
   5. Medical Biochemistry
   6. Preventive and Social Medicine
   7. Human Physiology
   8. Medical Microbiology and Parasitology
   9. Hematology, Blood Transfusion, and Immunology
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. The weekly statistics indicated a 30.09% decrease in patronage, with the number of users decreasing from 4715 in the previous week to 3250 in the current week.
9. 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.
10. The Library has received 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.

11^th – 15^th MAY 2026

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 Unit.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. The weekly statistics indicated a 15.08% increase in patronage, with the number of users increasing from 1236 in the previous week to 1691 in the current week.
5. 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.
6. The Library has received 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.

18^th – 22^nd MAY 2026

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 Unit.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. The weekly statistics indicated a 20.06% increase in patronage, with the number of users increasing from 1691 in the previous week to 2422 in the current week.
5. 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.
6. The Library has received 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.

25th – 29th May 2026

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 Unit.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. The weekly statistics indicated a 10.06% decrease in patronage, with the number of users decreasing from 2422 in the previous week to 1294 in the current week.
5. 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.
6. The Library has received 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.

27^th APRIL – 1^st MAY 2026

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 Unit.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. The weekly statistics indicated a 10.08% decrease in patronage, with the number of users decreasing from 2472 in the previous week to 1236 in the current week.
5. 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.
6. The Library has received 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.

1^st – 5^th JUNE 2026

1. On Tuesday, 2nd June 2026, the Office of the University Librarian received a donated copy of a book from the Director of Academic Affairs, University of Port Harcourt.
   1. Valedictory Lecture Series, 2026, From Curiosity to Contributions: Reflections of a Chemical Engineer Across Different Frontiers by Professor Ajienka Okolayo Harry, No. 45, May 21st, Nigeria, Uniport Press.
2. On Wednesday 3rd of June 2026, The Donald E U Ekong Purchase five (5) copies of book from Adetoun Adebisi Oyelude.
   1. Adetoun Adebisi Oyelude, 2026, Cataloguing Memorabilia: Stress Management, Mentoring and Excellence, Nigeria, Stirling-Horden Publishers.
3. On Thursday, 4 June 2026, the Donald E. U. Ekong Library held its 36th Convocation Library Exhibition in the Library Exhibition Hall. The exhibition themed ‘The Library as a Hub of Academic Excellence’ was declared open by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Owunari Georgewill, with and other principal officers in attendance. The exhibited materials included but not excluded to university historical video slides, learning materials, information system objects, special materials from the bindery, American Corner Port Harcourt, Chinese Window, and pictures of principal officers from inception to present, among others. The exhibitioner, the University Librarian, Prof. Helen U. Emasealu explained the exhibited resources, and exalted the relevance of academic historical legacy to the university community.
4. 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 Unit.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. The weekly statistics indicated a 20.06% increase in patronage, with the number of users increasing from 1294 in the previous week to 2591 in the current week.
8. 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.
9. The Library has received 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.

8^th – 12^th JUNE 2026

1. On Monday 8th of June 2026, the office of the University Librarian received a donation of two (2) copies of book from Dr. Chinedu Chris Chukueggu.
   1. Chinedu Chris Chukueggu, 2023, Uche Okeke: Father of Modernist Art in Nigeria, Nigeria, Oscom Print Nigeria.
2. On Tuesday 9th of June 2026, the office of the University Librarian received a donation of five (5) copies of book from Ukegbu Chukwunenye N.
   1. Ukegbu Chukwunenye N., 2018, A Nation on the Brink: A Handbook for Ndi Igbo, Nigeria, Psycom Publishing Limited.
3. On Wednesday 10th of June 2026, the office of the University Librarian received a Donation of five copies of book from the Institute of Natural Medicine.
   1. Institute of Natural Medicine, University of Port Harcourt, 2025, Post Graduate Diploma Programme in Natural Medicine Technology, Nigeria, University of Port Harcourt Press Limited.
4. 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 Unit.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. The weekly statistics indicated a 10.06% decrease in patronage, with the number of users decreasing from 2591 in the previous week to 1572 in the current week.
8. 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.
9. The Library has received 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.