Academic Excellence Since 1975

Welcome to Ramat Library

The central knowledge hub of the University of Maiduguri, providing world-class academic resources, research materials, and digital services to support learning and scholarship.

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E-Library

Access thousands of e-books, journals, and digital resources online.

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Databases

Access subscribed academic databases and research platforms.

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Journals

Browse our collection of academic journals and publications.

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Research

Access theses, dissertations, and research papers.

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Featured Resources

Curated digital resources available through the library

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University Leadership

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About Ramat Library

About Us

Ramat Library is a modern library with a rich collection of print and electronic resources. We have 9 divisions, 13 branch libraries, an American Space section and also an International Institute of Islamic Thought section which provide access to information and knowledge to our users.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide quality library services, promote information literacy, and support the university's academic and research programs.

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Organization Structure

Serving the university community through specialized collections, research support, and innovative information services since 1975.

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Library Divisions

Since 1975, Ramat Library has evolved into a comprehensive academic resource center supporting teaching, learning, and research excellence.

Library Administration

Strategic leadership and management of library operations, policies, and resources.

Collection Development

Selection and acquisition of information resources across all disciplines.

Cataloguing

Bibliographic control and organization of library materials for easy access.

Readers Services

Circulation, user assistance, and patron engagement services.

Research & Bibliographic

Advanced research support and bibliographic instruction for scholars.

Serials

Management of journals, magazines, newspapers, and other periodicals.

Education & Information

Information literacy programs and instructional services.

E-Library Resources

Digital collections, online databases, and virtual library services.

Bindery

Book preservation, repair, and binding services for the collection.

Faculty & Branch Libraries

Specialized libraries supporting diverse academic disciplines across the university.

Faculty of Agriculture Library

Agricultural sciences & food technology

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Faculty of Engineering Library

Engineering & technology resources

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Aminu Kano Law Library

Legal resources & jurisprudence

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Harold Scarborough Medical Library

Medical & health sciences

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Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

Veterinary science resources

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J. D. Amin Library (Education)

Education & teaching resources

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Faculty of Arts Library

Arts, humanities & social sciences

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Environmental Studies Library

Environmental science & ecology

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Arabic & Islamic Studies

Islamic scholarship & Arabic resources

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Special Information Centers

Dedicated centers providing specialized resources and research support for the university community.

American Space

Located on the first floor of the Ramat Library main building. Provides resources on American culture, literature, and society with access to free online databases and study materials.

American culture resources
Literature collections
Online databases
Free internet access
Research support
Educational programs
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International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT)

The premier international organization providing a platform for the unique perspective of Muslim thinkers, scholars and practitioners in the humanities and social sciences.

Humanities research
Social sciences scholarship
Global academic collaboration
Islamic thought resources
Research publications
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Library Services & Regulations

Research Services

Materials in the Research and Bibliographic Services Division may not be borrowed except with special permission of the University Librarian.

Serials Division

Current and backsets of periodicals may be borrowed by senior members of staff for overnight loan only.

E-Library Resources

The e-library has fifty (50) databases both open and subscribed. Access via our library website.

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This project is proudly sponsored by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund)

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Open Access

Free Academic Resources

Freely accessible scholarly databases, journals, e-books, and educational materials for researchers and students worldwide

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Journals
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E-Books
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Courses
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Curated collection of open access academic resources across all disciplines

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