National Library of Nigeria (NLN)

Our presence is in 32 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

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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.

OPAC

Explore the our OPAC to easily search and discover resources that support learning, research, and national development. It also serves as a tool for librarians to facilitate copy cataloguing.

Index to Nigeria Newspapers

Indexing and Abstrating Services to Nigeria newspapers ...

National Repository of Nigeria

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.

Latest News

Thursday, August 06, 2026 / 04:44 PM

Librarianship Still Waxing Strong - Prof. Anunobi

The National Librarian/CEO, Prof. Chinwe Anunobi has expressed strong confidence that library and information science is still progressing and making waves across Nigeria.

Speaking at the 6...

Wednesday, August 05, 2026 / 03:59 PM

National Librarian Applauds Staff for Improved Productivity, Global Visibility

The National Librarian/Chief Executive Officer of the National Library of Nigeria, Professor Chinwe Veronica Anunobi has commended staff of the organization for improved productivity that has gre...

Sunday, July 12, 2026 / 06:44 PM

National Library Hosts NCDMB on Strategic Benchmarking Visit for Knowledge Management Development

The National Librarian and Chief Executive Officer of the National Library of Nigeria, Professor Chinwe Anunobi, on Friday, 10 July 2026, received a delegation from the Nigerian Content Development...