Library Services
The NMA Library is the state repository of records, maps, information/data on geological literature and geo-scientific studies and work from pre-independence era to present. The library holds a huge volume of geological reference literature, bulletins, memoirs, short papers, maps, both print and electronic journals, Mines related Acts and documents to support bibliographical services both to staff and stakeholders (at home and overseas) and to members of the public. It contains a huge volume of statutory confidential six monthly and annual reports submitted to the Agency by Exploration companies.The library was established by the Mines and Minerals Act 2009 as a mandate stipulated among the duties and powers of the Director of Geological Survey.
Mission and Vision: To be a repository of National Minerals Agency Geological Survey, Exploration and Mining Industry records, in serving with integrity and adaptability with the trends in libraries and records management whilst fostering a harmonious relationship in the provision of information.
Goals: Provide support to achieving NMA’s overall goals by effectively and efficiently collating, storing, retrieving and disseminating information to all stakeholders from within NMA and abroad.
The Primary Role of the Library involves:
- The processing and preservation of all reports submitted by Exploration Companies
- Categorization and archiving of reports into confidential and non-confidential
- Registering, processing and archiving of historical geological and mining industry literature and maps
- Provide access to unrestricted industry information, statutes, regulations and reports
- File conversion/scanning of library holdings
Our Services:
- Sale of Bulletins, memoirs and short paper
- Reference materials
- Photocopying and printing
- Computer literature search
- E-file transfer
- Online search using the internet
Our Services:
- NMA Staff
- External stakeholders in the Mining industry
- Professional and Student Researchers
- Investors in the mining sector
- The general public
Procedure for Public Access:
Access to the following Resources will be provided in consonance with the approved procedures:
- After verification of the document, submit an application to the Director of Geological Survey
- Upon receipt of request, the Library and Research Officer (LRO) will generate an order to pay for the client
- Customer makes payment and brings receipt to the LRO
- The LRO undertakes the production and presentation of the required document to the client
Note:
Staff and student researchers don’t pay for public resources but must follow the following procedure to access library resources:
NMA Staff
All NMA staff who wish to access the above listed resources for personal use should consult the Library and Research Officer. Where such request is on behalf of investors or a member of the public, the staff has to go through the approved procedure.
University Students
Students should produce their current Identity cards or letter from heads of department to browse any geological literature free of cost
Copies of any document should be paid for as stipulated.
Contact the Library and Research Officer
Other Services
Geodata Services
We offer a wide variety of high quality & reliable data and information to help clients within and outside the minerals sector. These include deliverables from recent the Airborne Geophysiscal Survey and our historic records.
Mining Cadastre
The Mining Cadastre Office (MCO) is responsible for processing of mineral rights applications; the issuance and administration of licences and permits; the maintenance of cadastral records, registers and maps; etc.
Laboratory Services
The Geological Survey laboratory is responsible for analytical services ranging from sample preparation, petrography, XRF and chemistry, mineralogy, environmental chemistry and sealing of samples for export.
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