ACCI’S LIBRARY SERVICES

The Association of Christian Chartered Instructors’ Library Services Unit is charged with the provision of information for (Christian) education, research, planning and recreation for effective and efficient service delivery.

The Library provides access to all types of materials which contain credible and substantial information required for good government in Bible Colleges, national growth and development especially on Christian education matters.

Library is an invaluable component of education growth and development as it enhances teacher’s proficiency, supports students toward improved learning, scale-up development of employable skills and broadening of student’s horizon.

A. VISION:

To make ACCI Library a special information resource centre capable of acquiring, storing, organizing and providing prompt and relevant information to assist in achieving the Association’s goals.

B. MISSION: To promptly bring information seekers and users to relevant resource materials in whatever format (digital and /or analog) using relevant information and communication Technology (ICT) tools. Indeed, provision of standard library is a game changer in the Christian education subsector as it plays a catalytic role by helping to:

i. Build a reading culture in the population especially the students

ii. Encourage Christian authors and reduce dumping of irrelevant works from the developed world;

iii. Promote a literate and informed society capable of contributing to the growth and development of our association and the Christian world; and

iv. Embrace the current trend of information technology (e-books, internet)

C. FUNCTIONS OF THE LIBRARY:

Functions of Association of Christian Chartered Instructors Library are:-

• Selection, evaluation, acquisition and organization of books, journals, Christian publications and library materials.

• Provision of library services (digital and or analog)

• Cataloging and classification of library books and materials;

• Provision of reference information services;

• Selective dissemination of information in line with the vision and mission of the Association;

• Publication of Christian education handbook.