Bayero University Library has undergone different phases of development and transformation since its establishment in 1964. It evolved from College Library to University College Library and now University Library. It has grown from a single-site, single-branch complex to multi-site, multi-branch system that currently has nine (9) Branch Libraries in five locations spread over Kano Metropolis. It has advanced from print-only to multimedia, e-, online and offline information resources and services.
The Library subscribes to a number of renowned online academic databases with millions of journal articles and thousands of abstracts and full-text books. It has special collections which include:
- Arabic manuscripts
- Archival materials on Kano and beyond
- Unpublished PG Theses and Dissertations
The Library has Special Needs Unit to cater for the information needs of users with special needs. The Unit houses specialized facilities for teaching, learning and research by staff and students of the University.
Vision: To occupy and maintain a pivot position for all scholarly, academic, research and information related activities of a top class Information and Communication Technology (ICT) - driven Africa University.
Mission: To develop and maintain innovative strategies and structures for reaching out to patrons wherever they are physical location so as to ensure optimum access to information resources and services of the Library, other libraries and information outlets.
Objectives
The main objectives of the University Library are as follows:
- To provide information/knowledge resources and services to the entire academic community of the University.
- To support teaching, research and extra-curricular activities in the University.
- To serve as a gateway/link for global collaboration and knowledge resource sharing among global academic communities, students, scholars and researchers.
- To serve as an institutional repository for the University.
Dr. Kabiru Dahuwa Abbas
(Librarian)