In a landmark event that signals a significant leap in the accessibility of knowledge and information, the National Library of Nigeria has unveiled its state-of-the-art multi-disciplinary e-library platform, ‘Boldscholar.’
The unveiling took place yesterday during the 42nd international convention of Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) at the Chinua Achebe International Conference Center, Mamman Vatsa Writers Village, Mpape, Abuja.
National librarian, Prof Chinwe Anunobi, expressed enthusiasm on the project, emphasising its potential to empower stakeholders in the world of information.
Prof Anunobi said; “For us in the National Library, we are happy that all the online publications by Nigerians are collated and stored in a safe space. We are also assured that their access from the National Library internet protocol is unhindered and unique.
“The platform will serve as one amazing database that will provide a win-win opportunity for all stakeholders in the world of information including authors, publishers, printers, users and the National Library as the nation’s memory. The platform will ensure that history is preserved.”
“Ladies and gentlemen,Boldscholar will break the jinx as the first of it’s kind in Nigeria and indeed sub-saharan Africa. I therefore recommend that you key into the facility as provided, explore, exploit and maximize the benefits it offers.”
Chief Executive Officer of Boldscholar, Mr. Chukwuemeka Godswill, said; “The platform was developed create online visibility for books published by Nigerian authors, for easy access to scholars and aggregate journals published by Nigerian tertiary institutions for global visibility and impact aactor acceleration.”
