University Library

The University of Ilorin Library system consists of the Main Library at the permanent site, the College Library at Mini Campus in the College of Health Sciences and the Law Library in the Faculty of Law on the main campus of the university.

Establishment of the University of Ilorin and the Library
The University was established in 1976 as a University College. The library was consequently opened in May, 1976.  The first University Librarian was Mr. B. A. Oni Orisan.  He assumed duty in August 1976.  Between 1976 and 2003 the library has been headed by the following officers either in Acting capacity or as substantive University Librarian.

1. Mr. B.A. Oni-Orisan - 1976 -1990
2. Mr. Dokun Fadiran - 1990 - 1994 (Acting University Librarian)
3. Mr. R.A. Ukoh - 1994 (Acting University Librarian)
4. Mr. S.O. Fowowe - 1994 - August 2001
5. Mr. Afolayan - August 2001 - February 2002 (Ag. University Librarian)
6. Professor M.I. Ajibero - 2002 to 2006
7. Mrs. A. A. Adewoye - 2006 to date  (Acting University Librarian)