Introduction
The Nigeria Maritime University (NMU) Library with the support of the Vice Chanchellor, Professor Flora Tobolayefa Oluwafemi, has successfully held its Library Sensitisation Week from 22nd to 24th of July. The programme was designed to educate students on the effective use of library resources, facilities, and services, while fostering a culture of information literacy and responsible library use.
The sensitisation was structured to reach students across faculties on different days. Day One (Tuesday, 22nd July) focused on freshers from the Faculty of Transport and the Faculty of Environmental Management. Day Two (Wednesday, 23rd July) was dedicated to all students from the Faculty of Engineering. Day Three (Thursday, 24th July) targeted students from other levels in the Faculty of Environmental Management and the Faculty of Transport at Okerenkoko Campus.
Facilitation and Activities
The sensitisation sessions were facilitated by the University Librarian and the NMU Library staff, who delivered practical and interactive demonstrations on:
– Library registration procedures.
– How to search for books within the library catalogue.
– How to navigate and utilise the Internet for academic purposes.
– Proper etiquette for using library facilities.
In addition to the presentations, students actively participated in role-play and drama activities, which creatively illustrated appropriate and inappropriate behaviours within the library. These performances reinforced the session’s lessons in an engaging and memorable manner.
Campus Coverage
– Day One: Faculty of Transport and Faculty of Environmental Management freshers — Kurutie Campus.
– Day Two: Faculty of Engineering students — Kurutie Campus.
– Day Three: Senior-level students from the Faculty of Environmental Management and Faculty of Transport — Okerenkoko Campus.
Key Highlights and Takeaways
– The sensitisation week improved students’ awareness of available library resources and how to access them efficiently.
– Interactive teaching methods, such as drama, proved effective in reinforcing correct library use.
– The presence of senior university officials, including the DVC and the University Librarian, demonstrated strong institutional support for library development.
– The programme strengthened the relationship between students and library staff, encouraging continuous engagement.
Conclusion
The NMU Library Sensitisation Week achieved its objectives of educating and engaging students across faculties on effective library use. By combining formal instruction with interactive activities, the programme not only enhanced students’ knowledge but also created a positive and memorable experience. The NMU Library remains committed to promoting information literacy and ensuring that its resources are used to their fullest potential.
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