About Us

Established in 1976, Bauchi State Library Board has been serving the community with excellence in literacy and knowledge dissemination

Our History & Growth

Bauchi State Library Board was established in 1976, following the creation of the State. The Library headquarters is in Bauchi state capital with a branch at Katagum local government.

We started operation in a temporary building situated along Gombe road near Matsakan Makafi. In 1990 the Library moved to its permanent site at Abdulkadir Ahmad bank road Bauchi, Bauchi state.

196
Total Staff
22,572
Book Volumes
3,125
Journals & Magazines
1976
Year Established

Our Mission

To provide free and open access to information, resources and cultural experience that enriches the lives of individuals and strengthen community.

Our Vision

To Support the educational activities of groups and organizations in the state.

Our Directorates

Bauchi State Library Board operates through six specialized directorates, each dedicated to specific aspects of library services

Administrative Directorates

Planning, organizing and supervision of all library activities

Headed by State Librarian
Assisted by Deputy State Librarian

Readers Service Directorates

Main center for information resources provision

Circulation Section
Children Section
Reference Section
Reserve Section
Serial Section
Special Needs

Technical and Collection Directorates

Technical activities and collection management

Cataloguing and Classification
Acquisition Unit
Reprographic Services
Bindery Unit

School Library Services Directorates

Managing libraries in Primary and Secondary Schools

School Library Supervision
Resource Acquisition for Schools

ICT Directorates

Managing all ICT facilities and digital services

E-Library
Library Automation
Digital Resources

Training and Extension Directorates

Staff training and local government library supervision

20 Local Government Libraries
Industrial Training
NYSC Members

Library Membership

Open to Everyone

Bauchi State Library is open to all - children, students, adults, researchers, lecturers, and people with special needs.

Registration Process

Fill membership card with passport photo and ₦1,000 registration fee. Membership valid for one year with renewal option.

Operating Hours

Monday - Thursday8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
SundayClosed - Closed

Visit Us Today

Located at our permanent site since 1990, we welcome you to explore our extensive collection and services

Location

Abdulkadir Ahmad Bank Road
Bauchi, Bauchi State

Contact

+234 XXX XXX XXXX
info@bauchilibrary.gov.ng

Branch

Katagum Local Government
Extension Services Available