DONALD E.U. EKONG LIBRARY COMBINED WEEKLY REPORT 20TH JULY – 7TH AUGUST 2026

20th – 24th July 2026

1. 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.
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 20.19% increase in patronage, with the number of users increasing from 2,892 in the previous week to 2,987 in the current week.
5. The Library has received updated content in the SpringerLink Database (https://www.springernature.com/gp). This database helps publish robust and insightful research, supports the development of novel areas of knowledge, and makes information accessible globally.
6. 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.
7. 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 focused on agriculture and related disciplines.
8. The Library has received an update of its Scopus Database (https://www.scopus.com/home.uri). This database provides registered faculty members and researchers with the most extensive database of abstracts and cited references for peer-reviewed literature and information materials across disciplines.

27th – 31st July 2026

1. On Tuesday, 28th July 2026, the Office of the University Librarian received 66 library materials — including books, journals, bulletins, and CD-ROMs — from the Head of the Medical Library. The materials are as follows:

   Agboola, A. (Ed.). (1988). Textbook of obstetrics and gynaecology for medical students. Nigeria.
   Agboola, A. (Ed.). (1988). Textbook of obstetrics and gynaecology for medical students (Vol. 2). Nelag and Company Limited.
   Agur, A. M. R. (1999). Grant’s atlas of anatomy. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
   Asogwa, S. E. (1978). A guide to occupational health practice in developing countries. Snap Press Limited.
   Badoe, E. A., & Archampong, E. O. (2000). Principles and practice of surgery including pathology in the tropics (3rd ed.). Assemblies of God Literature Centre Limited.
   Behrman, R. E., & Kliegman, R. M. (1992). Nelson textbook of pediatrics (14th ed.). W. B. Saunders Company.
   Blackwell Science. (1980). Essential haematology. Vincenzo Bona Srl.
   Browse, N. L. (1997). An introduction to the symptoms and signs of surgical disease. AstraZeneca.
   Chummy, S. (1999). Last’s anatomy: Regional and applied. Harcourt.
   Churchill Livingstone. (1979). Last’s anatomy: Regional and applied. Harcourt Publishers Limited.
   Churchill Livingstone. (1999). Davidson’s principles and practice of medicine. Harcourt Publishers Limited.
   Churchill Livingstone. (2000). Wheater’s functional histology. Harcourt Publishers Limited.
   Collin, P. H. (2000). Dictionary of medicine (3rd ed.). Creative Print and Design.
   deGroot, J., & Chusid, J. G. (1988). Correlative neuroanatomy (20th ed.). Prentice-Hall International.
   Dykward, P., Lakhani, S., & Deyan, S. (2000). Pathology integrated: An A–Z of disease and its pathogenesis. Arnold International.
   Ellis, H., & Calne, R. Y. (1965). Lecture notes on general surgery. Blackwell & Mowbray Limited.
   Ethicon. (1970). Manual of operative procedure and surgical knots. Ethicon International.
   Falase, A. O. (1987). An introduction to clinical diagnosis in the tropics. Spectrum Books Limited.
   Field, J. M. (n.d.). Advanced cardiovascular life support. American Heart Association.
   Fowler, F. G., & Fowler, H. W. (1942). The Pocket Oxford dictionary of current English (4th ed.). Oxford University Press.
   Guyton, A. C. (1996). Guyton and Hall textbook of medical physiology. W. B. Saunders Company.
   Guyton, A. C. (1997). 100 multiple choice questions in human physiology with answers. Chastik Printing Press Ltd.
   Hall, J. E. (2006). Pocket companion to Guyton’s medical physiology (11th ed.). Gopsons Paper Limited.
   Hazinski, M. F. (n.d.). BLS for healthcare providers. American Heart Association.
   Hoerr, N. L., & Osol, A. (1954). Blakiston’s illustrated pocket medical dictionary (1st ed.). Country Life Press.
   Hunter, J. A. A. (2002). Principles and practice of medicine. Elsevier Science Limited.
   Igbigbi, P. (1998). Lecture notes on human anatomy (Vol. 1). Pomographics.
   Jawetz, E., Melnick, J. L., & Adelberg, E. A. (1989). Medical microbiology (18th ed.). Prentice-Hall International.
   John, C. T., & Ikimalo, J. I. (1999). Labour ward handbook. Echison International Printers.
   Katzung, B. G. (1998). Basic and clinical pharmacology. Simon & Schuster.
   King, T. C., Gehl, P. J., & Chabot, J. A. (1992). Pretest surgery. McGraw-Hill.
   Longmore, M., & Wilkinson, I. B. (2004). Oxford handbook of clinical medicine.
   Lucas, A. O., & Gilles, H. M. (1973). Short textbook of public health science for the tropics. Churchill Livingstone.
   Lumley, J. S. P., Craven, J. L., & Aitken, T. T. (1975). Essential anatomy. Churchill Livingstone.
   Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. (2000). Stedman’s medical dictionary (27th ed.). World Color International.
   Mayne, P. D. (1994). Clinical chemistry in diagnosis and treatment. PG Publishing Limited.
   McLachlan, J. (1994). Medical embryology. Addison-Wesley Publishing Company.
   Miller, A. W. F., & Hanretty, K. P. (1997). Obstetrics illustrated. Bath Press.
   Moore, K. L., & Dalley, A. F. (1999). Clinically oriented anatomy (4th ed.). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
   Mycek, M., Harvey, R. A., & Champe, P. C. (2000). Pharmacology (2nd ed.). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
   Nwankwoala, R. N. P., & Ezeomwuzie, T. C. (1995). Lecture notes and workbook on neuroscience (Vol. 3). Pam Unique Publishers.
   Nwankwoala, R. N. P., & Igbigbi, P. S. (1995). Lecture notes and workbook on neuroscience (Vol. 2). Pam Unique Publishers.
   Nwankwoala, R. N. P., & Korubo, T. (1995). Lecture notes and workbook on neuroscience (Vol. 1). Pam Unique Publishing Company Limited.
   Nworgu, E. B. (n.d.). Fundamentals of histology: Anatomy lecture text series (Vol. 1).
   Obioha, M. N. (2002). Disease of ear, nose and throat. Ochumba Press Limited.
   Okpani, A. O. U. (2002). Clothing: Facts, contemporary issues and a futuristic projection. Amethyst and Colleagues Publishers.
   Paediatrics Notebook. (n.d.). Paediatrics notebook (No. 2). Bright Future.
   Robbins, S. L., & Cotran, R. (1991). Pocket companion to Robbins pathologic basis of disease. W. B. Saunders Company.
   Russell, R. C. G., Williams, N. S., & Bulstrode, C. J. K. (1932). Bailey & Love’s Short Practice of Surgery (23rd ed.). Arnold.
   Saunders, W. B. (1998). Clinical medicine. Harcourt Publishers Limited.
   Saunders, W. B. (2002). Hutchison’s clinical methods. Harcourt Publishers Limited.
   Schwartz, S. I. (n.d.). Principles of surgery (7th ed.). McGraw-Hill.
   Singh, S. P. (1995). Anatomy for medical students (Vol. 1). Vitals Books.
   Singh, S. P. (1995). Anatomy for medical students (Vol. 2). Vitrilis Books.
   Thomas, C. G. A. (1988). Medical microbiology. ELBS Imprint.
   Times Mirror International. (1997). Clinical examination (2nd ed.). Grafos S.A.
   UNICEF. (1990). Reading on diarrhoea: Student manual.
   Wakwe, V. C., & Uche, E. E. O. (2000). Fundamentals of bioethics in medical practice. University of Port Harcourt Press Limited.
   Way, L. W. (1988). Current surgical diagnosis and treatment. Prentice Hall International.
   Zilva, J. F., Pannall, P. R., & Mayne, P. D. (1988). Clinical chemistry in diagnosis and treatment. Edward Arnold.
   Bodyworks Classic Edition. (n.d.). Bodyworks Classic Edition [CD-ROM].
   Cochrane Collaboration. (n.d.). The Cochrane Library (Issue 3) [CD-ROM].
   Question and answer guide. (n.d.). Question and answer guide.

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 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.
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% increase in patronage, with the number of users increasing from 2,987 in the previous week to 3,093 in the current week.
6. The Library has received updated content in the SpringerLink Database (https://www.springernature.com/gp). This database 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 focused on agriculture and related disciplines.
9. The Library has received an update of its Scopus Database (https://www.scopus.com/home.uri). This database provides registered faculty members and researchers with the most extensive database of abstracts and cited references for peer-reviewed literature and information materials across disciplines.

3rd – 7th August 2026

1. On Wednesday, 5th August 2026, the office of the University Librarian received a copy of a book from Dr. Abdulkarim Jibril:
   Jibril, A. (2026). Academic entrepreneurship for higher education institutions (1st ed.). Cytek Concept.
2. On Thursday, 6th August 2026, the office of the University Librarian received 29 copies of Inaugural and Valedictory Lecture Series from the Director of Academic Affairs, University of Port Harcourt. The series are as follows:

   Inaugural Lecture Series 2026, No. 216 — Sweet Mother: From Pests to Power by Prof. Rosemary Nkemdilim Oguru, 2nd July, UPPL. (3 copies)
   Inaugural Lecture Series 2026, No. 215 — The Heart, Beyond a Pump: Electrophysiology Perspective by Prof. Chike Princewill P. Chike, 30th June, UPPL. (2 copies)
   Inaugural Lecture Series 2026, No. 214 — The Heart, Blood and Breath: [Life] by Prof. Kelechi Emmanuel Okonta, 25th June, UPPL. (3 copies)
   Inaugural Lecture Series 2026, No. 213 — The Man, with the Eyes of God by Prof. Chima Chibueze Wokocha, 17th June, UPPL. (3 copies)
   Inaugural Lecture Series 2026, No. 212 — “Let Us Play” by Prof. Emmanuel C. Emasealu, 26th May, UPPL. (3 copies)
   Inaugural Lecture Series 2026, No. 211 — Playing and Learning: The Siamese Twins of the Theatre by Prof. Fath Ibarakumo Ken-Aminikpo, 30th April, UPPL. (3 copies)
   Inaugural Lecture Series 2026, No. 210 — The Lifeblood of Sustainable Industrial Process by Prof. Millicent Uzomahka Ibezim-Ezeani, 9th April, UPPL. (3 copies)
   Inaugural Lecture Series 2026, No. 209 — Who Gets Counted by Prof. Carolina N. Mbonu, 26th March, UPPL. (3 copies)
   Valedictory Lecture Series 2026, No. 46 — Hello and Goodbye: My Curtain Call by Prof. Emmanuel Calvin Emasealu, 11th June, UPPL. (3 copies)
   Valedictory Lecture Series 2026, No. 45 — From Curiosity to Contributions: Reflections of a Chemical Engineer Across Different Frontiers by Prof. Ayodele Oladayo Ayel, 21st May, UPPL. (3 copies)

3. During the week, a total of five (5) staff members were posted to the library, comprising two Academic Staff, one Administrative Staff, one Executive Assistant, and one Porter, as detailed below:
   Academic Staff:
   Mr. Nnumukwe Emmanuel
   Mrs. Ebong I. Angela
   Administrative Staff:
   Mr. Iliaro Oghenekaro Friday
   Executive Assistant:
   Mrs. Dandy Kate Chika
   Porter:
   Mrs. Kinikamnwo Angela
4. During the week, Dr. Sotonye Orji was appointed an ORCID–WACA Ambassador by WACREN. The appointment aims to promote awareness and adoption of ORCID in research and academic institutions across West and Central Africa.
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 20.58% decrease in patronage, with the number of users decreasing from 3,093 in the previous week to 2,758 in the current week.
9. The Library has received updated content in the SpringerLink Database (https://www.springernature.com/gp). This database helps publish robust and insightful research, supports the development of novel areas of knowledge, and makes information accessible globally.
10. 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.
11. 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 focused on agriculture and related disciplines.
12. The Library has received an update of its Scopus Database (https://www.scopus.com/home.uri). This database provides registered faculty members and researchers with the most extensive database of abstracts and cited references for peer-reviewed literature and information materials across disciplines.