WELCOME ADDRESS





Welcome to the Ekiti State University Library -the Intellectual heart of our great Institution and – Your Partner in discovery.
Dear Students, Staff and Researchers, on behalf of the entire staff of the University Library, I welcome you to the Ifedayo Oladapo Library. Our library serves as the intellectual heart of this institution- a vibrant space, both physical and virtual which is dedicated to nurturing curiosity and enabling academic success.
Our Commitment to You
Whether you are pursuing undergraduate studies, engaging in advanced research or teaching, we are committed to providing you with the resources, expertise, and support needed to achieve your goals. Our curated collections included a vast array of electronic databases, e-journals and physical materials designed to support your curriculum and scholarly pursuits.
The library is more than a repository of books, it is an academic hub where knowledge is created, stored, shared, and preserved. The various units showcases our state-of-the-art facilities, extensive resources, and dedicated services designed to support your academic journey. Also, our Library is committed to providing unfettered access to rich prints and electronic resources, innovative digital library services, comfortable and technology enabled study spaces, research support, information literacy training and professional assistance from dedicated, committed and friendly staff.
In this era of rapidly evolving information technologies, the university library continues to adapt by expanding virtual services, subscribing to relevant databases, and promoting open access to scholarly resources. Whether on campus or not, access to a very rich collection is available to support users’ academic journey.
We encourage you to explore our collections, attend our training sessions and partner with us in advancing scholarship and excellence. Our library remains the gate way to knowledge and it is a partway to academic excellence.
Services-
The academic library provides access to prints, non-prints, recreational materials, and databases such as HINARI, EBSCOhost and other essential databases that support teaching and learning.
OPAC System
The University Library operates and utilizes a Koha Online catalogue for managing its resources. Searches can be made on the system via https://eksuvirtuallibrary.com.
Your virtual & physical spaces
We invite you to explore the Virtual library which provides 24/7access to information:
Digital tools– Access is possible to academic databases and e-resources from anywhere.
Learning spaces-Information about our study rooms, spaces can be got from the circulation staff.
Research Assistance: Our professional staff are ready to guide you in finding information.
Connect with us–We encourage you to make full use of services. Please, feel free to engage
our staff on 08038 04 7356 0r 08038306406
Feedback mechanism
The Ifedayo Oladapo Library welcomes suggestions on how to improve our services as feedback mechanism. Contact us via email [email protected].
Physical Address:
IfedayoOladapo Library
Ekiti State University
Iworoko Road
Ado-Ekiti
Ekiti State.
+234 8038306406