National Library of Nigeria (NLN)

Our presence is in 34 States and FCT Abuja

We have built a conduisive environment for your research and reading pleasure see our State Branches. Also we have build a virtual library service for your comfort. Visit our virtual library services

State Branches

Our Services

Virtual Library Services

A gateway to available learning and information resources through a single platform.

ISBN/ISSN

The International Standard Book Number (ISBN) is a 13-digit number. It is a unique identifier for books and book-like products published internationally. You can apply here.

ISBN Verification

ISBN issued in Nigeria can be verified here.

Index to Nigeria Newspapers

Indexing and Abstrating Services to Nigeria newspapers ...

OPAC

Our Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) is a tools for public especially the Librarian for the use of copy catalog. Access Our OPAC

National Repository of Nigeria (NRN)

The Apex Repository of the Federal Republic of Nigeria with objectives to preserve in electronic format the intellectual and cultural resources of Nigeria for posterity.

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From The National Librarian's Desk

As Nigeria's National Library, we are committed to the collection of all published materials in Nigeria as well as materials published by Nigerians anywhere in the world and about Nigeria, making same available to readers both in physical/hard copies in our branches and in digital formats through the national virtual library.