University of Lagos Library, Academic library in Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria
The University of Lagos Library spans three floors and an underground level, providing space for 800 readers and storage for 250,000 volumes of academic materials.
The library opened in 1962 with Elizabeth M. Moys as the first librarian, initially operating from a temporary location before moving to its current building in 1965.
The facility maintains collections across multiple academic disciplines, serving as a legal repository for publications from Lagos State and supporting research throughout Nigeria.
Students and faculty access digital databases like ScienceDirect and JSTOR through the library's online catalog system, with extended hours during examination periods.
The library features a new Makerspace on the first floor and offers a Tablet Loan Service to enhance digital access to educational resources.
Location: Lagos
Inception: 1962
Part of: University of Lagos
Address: University of Lagos, University Road, Lagos Mainland, Akoka, Lagos
Website: https://library.unilag.edu.ng
GPS coordinates: 6.52272,3.40063
Latest update: March 3, 2025 16:57
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