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FUTY GETS NEW VICE CHANCELLOR

Professor B.H. Usman has been appointed as the new Vice Chancellor of the Federal University0 of Technology, Yola (FUTY). Until his appointment, Professor B.H. Usman was the past Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration) and Acting Vice Chancellor, FUTY.

He has a B.Sc. in Agriculture (Soil Science) with a second class honours, upper division degree, from the University of Maiduguri. M.Sc. in Soil Chemistry, University of Reading, England, U.K. and Ph.D in Soil Fertility and Fertilizer Management from the University of London, Wye College, England, U.K.

He now becomes the 6th Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Yola.     More>>

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FUTY PROFESSORS INCREASE TO TWENTY NINE

Following the appointment of three professors by the University Council at its 42nd regularmeeting held at its march 2009, the nominal list of professors of the Federal University of Technology, Yola has incresed to twenty nine in number.     More>>

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TWENTY FOUR FUTY STAFF BAG ETF SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

The Educational Trust Fund (ETF) Board of trustees has approved scholarship award worth fifty million naira to twenty four staff of the Federal University of Technology, Yola to pursue Masters, Doctorate and Post Doctorate programmes within and outside Nigeria.     More>>

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SHELL ICT CENTRE TO BE ESTABLISHED IN FUTY

Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCO) is to establish an all inclusive ICT Centre for the Federal University of Technology, Yola.     More>>

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CENTRE FOR FOMBINA STUDIES TO BE ESTABLISHED IN FUTY

As part of its contribution to the studies of the legacies of Adamawa Emirate Council, The Federal University of Technology, Yola is to establish a Centre for the study of the Fombina Kingdom in order to explore and harness the potentials and contributions of the Adamawa Emirate Council from the 17th century to date.     More>>

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GOVERNOR NYAKOs SKILL ACQUISATIONS PROGRAMME: FUTY TO TRAINING

The Federal University of Technology, Yola is to train atleast one apprentice from each of the twenty one Local Governments of Adamawa State, leading to the award of a Certificate in GSM Handset Repairs and Maintenance, by the ERICSSON GSM Training Centre of the University.     More>>

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STEP 'B' PROJECT GRANTS AWARDED TO FUTY

The Federal University of Technology, Yola is to benefit from the Fedral Government/World Bank's Science and Technology Post Basic (STEP 'B') project research grant. Two of the five research proposals submitted by FUTY have already been approved for funding.     More>>

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ETF INTERVENTION FUND: FUTY ACCESSES OUTSTANDING FUNDS

In less than three months on assumption of office, the Vice Chancellor Prof. B.H. Usman demonstrated his desire to leave a legacy for the Federal University of Technology, Yola by accessing the 2006, 2007 and 2008 ETF normal intervention fund meant for the University     More>>

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OTHER MAJOR HEADLINES

FUTY GETS NEW INFORMATION OFFICER

FUTYNEWS GET NEW EDITORIAL BOARD

ADAMAWA EMIRATE COUNCIL PLEDGES TO SUPPORT FUTY

FUTY VICE CHANCELLOR PAYS COURTESY CALL TO GOVERNOR NYAKO AND SENATOR JUBRIL AMINU

DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC PLANNING AND QUALITY ASSURANCE UNIT APPOINTED

STAMP DUTIES ACT: NIPOST SOLICITS FOR VCs SUPPORT

RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS PRAYS FOR THE VICE CHANCELLOR

UNIMAID ALUMNI ASSOCIATION CONGRATULATES VICE CHANCELLOR

UTILITY VEHICHLES FOR DEANS AND COORDINATORS

THREE PG AND FOURTEEN UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS EXPELLED FOR EXAM MALPRACTICE

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IBRAHIM BADAMOSI BABANGIDA (IBB) LIBRARY

History | Opening Hours | Membership | Staff | Penalties | Structure | Lending | Rules

The Library of the Federal University of Technology, Yola was established along with the institution in 1981.  It did not inherit any material from any quarters.  It stated with its own materials.  The library was operating in a temporary building until 3rd October, 1990 when it moved to the present building which also is a temporary arrangement.

The new library complex was named after President Ibrahim Babangida and commissioned by Mr. President himself on 3rd October, 1990.  It is a storey building with two main reading halls.  10 large offices including a work room and several comfort rooms located at both the ground and first floors.

At optimum utilization, the main halls were designed for an optimum capacity of 750 reader spaces and book stock of 50,000 volumes.  Presently, it has a stock of over 20,000 volumes of books and about 6,585 volumes of journals.  The books are arranged on the shelves according to the Library of Congress Classification Scheme.

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Opening Hours

Library’s opening hours vary according to the following schedules: -

Semester period: -
Monday – Saturday …………………… 8.00 a.m. – 10.00 p.m.
Sunday ………………………………… 5.00 p.m. – 10.00 p.m.
Public Holiday ………………………… closed
Vacation: -
Monday – Sunday ………………………8.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m.
Sunday and Public Holiday …………… closed

Membership

The use of the library is normally restricted to registered users only. Registration as a library user is open to all persons in the following categories: -

(i) Full-time and part-time senior teaching and research staff of the University.

(ii) Members of the University Council.

(iii) Registered full-time and part-time undergraduate/graduate students of the University.

(iv) University employees other than those mentioned above.

(v) Non-members of the University permitted to use the library.

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STAFF

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Penalties for Various Library Offences

Library users who fail to return any books in accordance with the library rules (that is on or before the date-due) will be liable to a fine of 50 kobo per day in respect of each “Open Access” volume not returned. In the case of “Closed Access” materials, the overdue fine shall be at the rate of N1.00 per hour after 8.00 a.m. of the due date.

Material not returned will be paid for or replaced. The fine for each item shall be five times the current cost. Replacement shall be made within a fortnight and a fine for the necessary overdue period paid.
Student borrowers who refuse to return to library materials will not be allowed to collect their clearance certificates enabling them to collect their degree/diploma certificates and NYSC call-up letters until they return the items and pay the fine. Students, who steal or attempt to steal, damage or mutilate library materials, if found guilty shall: -

(a) Be suspended from the University for one semester for the first time the offence is committed;
(b) Be expelled from the University if the offence is committed for the second time.

Students who impersonate for the purpose of borrowing library facilities shall be suspended from the University for one semester.

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STRUCTURE

The Library is housed in a storey building. The ground floor comprises of Readers’ Services: Open Access, Reference section; and Technical services division. The first floor houses the Serials Division; Reserve Book Unit; Collection Development Division; and Research and Bibliographic Division (Postgraduate Division).

LIBRARY STOCK

The main Library has sitting capacity of 750 users, and can accommodate up to 50,000 volumes of books. Presently the Library has a total stock of over 25,444 volumes of books and about 3,921 current journals and 8,564 volumes of basket journal titles.

Ibrahim Babangida Library is currently in the process of networking its services. Eventually all the services will be computerized whereby users will go on-line and search for what they need directly via computer, i.e. OPACS (On-line Public Access Catalogue).

LOAN POLICY

A bona fide undergraduate student can borrow a maximum of 3 books for two weeks while it is 5 books for a period of 2 weeks also for Postgraduate students. However, at the end of the loan period such books can still be renewed subject to the loan circumstances at the time of renewal. Reference materials and serial publications for room use only in order words, they cannot be borrowed out of the Library.

Similarly, Senior members of staff are entitled to a maximum of 5 books for a duration of one month, while Junior staff can borrow 3 books at a time and keep them for two weeks.

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Lending Procedure

Borrowing

No material shall be removed from the library without its being recorded in the manner prescribed by the University Librarian. Books for loan may be borrowed by senior staff for a period of 4 week and by students and others for a period of 2 weeks. Students are allowed to borrow up to 3 books at a time. While the teaching staff are allowed up to 5 books.

Open Access

Books are available on regular loan to staff and students.  Senior staff are entitled to a maximum of 6 books at a time for a period of one month after which they must be returned on or before the due date.  Post Graduate Students are entitled to borrow 5 books for two weeks.  A borrowed material can be renewed at the end of the loan period provided that no other user wants it.  Junior staff and students are entitled to 3 books at a time for a period of two weeks.  Similarly, such books are subject to renewal.

Short-term Loan Unit

On the recommendation of lecturers and the University Librarian, some materials are placed on reserve for students use.  These materials are usually on high demand.  They are used on a two hourly basis which can be extended provided no other user wants them.  Books here can be borrowed for overnight use and must be returned the following morning before 8.00 a.m.

Our Libraries are well equipped with every book and research material in every field of study including an Internet cybercafé with wireless Internet connectivity support