Nigerian Library Association (NLA) is the recognized group or organization for librarians working in Nigeria.[1] Its headquarters is in Abuja in the Federal Capital Territory. It was established in 1962 in Ibadan.[2] It was birth from West African Library Association (WALA). Kalu Chioma Okorie (OON),[3] its pioneer president is also one of the first to receive the Fellow Award of the association[4]

Conferences

The NLA, State Chapters, and Special interest groups hold numerous conferences and themes throughout the year.[5] The largest conference is the annual conference.[6] In 2021, the annual conference was hybrid - physical and virtual.[7] The Academic and Research Libraries (ARLS) of the Nigerian Library Association (NLA) 2021 National Conference/Annual General Meeting (AGM) was scheduled to hold at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka from 26 to 30 September 2021.

Publications

Nigerian Library Associations publishes newsletters, books, conference proceedings, and Journals. They are:

Newsletters:

  • Nigerian Library Association (2020/2021). My vision for NLA. Newsletter. Vol. 29 (1&2), p. 37 January–December ISSN 1115-1501
  • Nigerian Library Association (2017). Breaking new grounds. Newsletter. Vol. 26 (1&2), p. 24 January–June ISSN 1115-1501
  • Nigerian Library Association (2019). Making inroads & consolidating. Vol. 27 (1&2) January–June ISSN 1115-1501

Books:

  • Nigerian Library Association (1970). Constitution as amended by the annual general meeting, 4 April 1970. Ibadan: Nigerian Library Association, 1970, p. 11. OCLC 25943535

Conference Proceedings:

  • Nigerian Library Association (2017). Libraries in promotion of national integration for development. 55th National Annual Conference of the Nigerian Library Association. Held in University of Lagos, July, 2017, p. 185. OCLC 1124769808. ISBN 9789789330119
  • Nigerian Library Association (2012). Nigerian Library Association at 50: Promoting library and information science profession for national development and transformation. Held in Abuja, July 15–19, 2012, p. 306. ISBN 9789780697167
  • Nigerian Library Association (1999). Information for the sustenance of a democratic culture: A compendium of paper presentations at the 1999 NLA annual National Conference and AGM, p. 138. OCLC 51060091

Journals

  • Nigerian Library Association (20121). Nigerian Libraries: Journal of Nigerian Library Association. Vol. 54 (1). January–June. ISSN 0029-0122
  • Nigerian Library Association (2019). Nigerian Libraries: Journal of Nigerian Library Association. Vol. 52 (1). January–June. ISSN 0029-0122
  • Nigerian Library Association (2016). Nigerian Libraries: Journal of Nigerian Library Association. Vol. 49 (1&2). Jan-Dec. ISSN 0029-0122
  • Nigerian Library Association (2011). Nigerian Libraries: Journal of Nigerian Library Association. Vol. 44 (1). July. ISSN 0029-0122
  • Nigerian Library Association (2012). Nigerian Libraries: Journal of Nigerian Library Association. Vol. 45 (1). June. ISSN 0029-0122
  • Nigerian Library Association (2008). Nigerian Libraries: Journal of Nigerian Library Association. Vol. 41. ISSN 0029-0122
  • Nigerian Library Association (2010). Nigerian Libraries: Journal of Nigerian Library Association. Vol. 43 ISSN 0029-0122
  • Nigerian Library Association (2019). Nigerian Libraries: Journal of Nigerian Library Association. Vol. 49 (1&2). Jan-Dec. ISSN 0029-0122
  • Nigerian Library Association (2009). Nigerian Libraries: Journal of Nigerian Library Association. Vol. 42. ISSN 0029-0122

Presidents

List of Past Presidents of NLA[8]
Name Tenure
K. C. Okorie 1962-1964
W. J. Plumbe[9] 1964-1965
E. B. Bankole 1965-1966
S. C. Nwoye 1966-1967
F. A. Ogunsheye (Mrs.) 1967-1970
S. B. Aje 1971-1973
J. O. Dipeolu 1973-1975
A. Mohammed 1976-1978
O. O. Ogundipe 1978-1980
A. H. Ningi 1980-1983
J. A. Maigari 1983-1985
J. A. Dosumu 1985-1988
J. O. Fasanya 1989-1993
Gboyega Banjo 1993-1998
Mu’azu H. Wali (Alh.) 1998-2000
James O. Daniel. (Dr.) 2000-2005
Victoria Okojie (Ms.)[10] 2005-2010
Lenrie Olatokunbo Aina (Prof.)[11] 2010-2012
Rilwanu Abdulsalami (Alh.) 2012-2016
Umunna Opara (Dr.) 2016-2019
Innocent Isa Ekoja 2019-2022
Dominic Omokaro 2022-till date

References

  1. ↑ "The Water Network | by AquaSPE". thewaternetwork.com. Retrieved 2023-01-06.
  2. ↑ Aina, Lenrie (July 2012). Nigerian Library Association at 50:Promoting Library and Information Science Profession for National Development and Transformation. Abuja: Nigerian Library Association/University Press PLC. p. 157. ISBN 9789780697167.
  3. ↑ Udo, Mary (2017-02-17). "OKORIE, Kalu Chima". Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. Retrieved 2021-09-04.
  4. ↑ IWE, J. I. (2007). "A Historical perspective of library services in Nigeria: Problems and Prospects for the future". Global Journal of Humanities. 6: 33 – via African Journals Online.
  5. ↑ "Conferences". Nigerian Library Association. 2017-07-22. Retrieved 2020-05-27.
  6. ↑ Ikhizama, BO (2004-03-15). "The National Library Association as an Instrument for Library Co-operation". Nigerian Libraries. 35 (2). doi:10.4314/jnla.v35i2.26558. ISSN 0029-0122.
  7. ↑ Ejechi, Victor (2021-05-17). "2021 NLA National Conference – Virtual Participation". Nigerian Library Association. Retrieved 2021-06-16.
  8. ↑ "PAST EXECUTIVE". Nigerian Library Association. 2017-07-24. Retrieved 2020-05-24.
  9. ↑ Olden, Anthony (2005). "Library associations in Africa: Past and Present". Innovation. 31: 4. doi:10.4314/innovation.v.31i1.26502 – via Researchgate.
  10. ↑ Martins, Ameh (2019-11-14). "OKOJIE, Dr Victoria". Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. Retrieved 2020-05-25.
  11. ↑ Oladipo, Bimpe (2019-07-01). "AINA, Prof. Lenrie Olatokunbo". Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. Retrieved 2020-05-25.


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