About Us

The library is one of the crucial departments in any academic institution as it plays a key role in support of the academic programs undertaken. As such, the library is guided by the fundamental statements of the university and the library policy. The library is committed to positioning itself as a support system for academic excellence in MNUC. In so doing, we at the library have put in place core information resources geared at serving the programs that are already running. Modern equipment for access to e-resources are also in place to cater to techno-savvy library users. At MNUC, we envision the library to be a hub of activity, especially for information interactions thereby contributing to “Shaping the future.”

At MNUC the fundamental statements are:

Vision Statement

A Premier University that nurtures competent and Value-based leaders.

Mission Statement

To provide transformative teaching, research and community engagement for effective service.

Philosophy Statement

A University grounded on ethical and moral principles in its endeavor to solve societal challenges through relevant teaching and research.

Core Values

The library acknowledges and is committed to the values of MNUC which are Accountability, Creativity, Diligence, Excellence and Integrity .

Motto

“Shaping the future”

Library Services

The library offers reference and information services at the Information/Circulation counter and the computer lab.

  • Information Literacy Trainings
  • Reference and Inquiries
  • Orientation
  • Registration and clearance
  • Computer lab services
  • Reader services: Borrowing and Return
  • Special Needs services
  • Outreach Services

We are user-centered

  • We distinguish ourselves through hard work and service excellence
  • We aspire to be inclusive and equitable
  • We commit to championing the right to the access of free information to all
  • We leverage technology to enhance the quality of service
  • We commit to fostering innovation and creativity
  • We aspire to foster visibility and discoverability

Objectives of the Library

  • Selecting and acquiring up-to-date information resources in all formats that are relevant to the Information needs of the university.
  • Organizing the collection using internationally accepted standards to allow easy retrieval.
  • Adopting information dissemination strategies-current awareness services and selective dissemination of information to ensure optimum utilization of available resources.
  • Establishing, promoting and maintaining a wide range of services that will support the academic programs of the University.
  • Building the information literacy skills of users continuously by conducting proper user education and instruction through a variety of methods.
  • Recruiting, developing and retaining qualified and experienced library staff to offer quality library services.
  • Adopting technologies that will make information resources accessible to the University community in an efficient and effective manner.
  • Preserving and providing access to MNUC Research output.
  • Provide a secure and conducive learning environment for the use of library resources

Access to the Library

  • All library users must identify themselves at all times in order to access library and information services.
  • Users must register their laptops with the library.

Registration

All users must register with the library. Users are required to provide their University identification including corporate email. One should undergo orientation before registration.

Provision of Information Resources

The library provides the following information resources:

  • E-resources
  • Print books and journals
  • Institutional Repository (Theses and dissertations, conference & workshop papers, research papers, books and book chapters, journal articles.
  • Online resources
  • Sample past examination papers.
  • Library policies, guides, and training materials.