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The Soul of the Library, From Chaos to Clarity: What Makes a Vibrant Library in a University System? A library is a people-oriented institution that evolves with civilisation. To avert chaos and ensure smooth functioning, libraries rely on a set of guiding principles known as library policies. These policies are not static—they must be regularly updated to address emerging needs and challenges. Yet, in many parts of the Global South, library policies are seen as an unachievable task—a mountain too steep to climb, not something easily conquered or routinely adopted. This perception is misleading. In reality, library policies are not complex. They are usually simple rules, often expressed in a few words, that help govern the day-to-day operations of a library. The existence or size of a library, or the scale of its collection, does not determine whether it needs policies. Any standard library—particularly one led by trained librarians—must operate within the framework of clear poli...

My Experience at the 63rd Conference and AGM of the Nigerian Library Association, “The Heartbeat” — Benin City, Edo 2025 By Azeez ADEOYE, Wizard Librarian, azeez.adeoye@fuhsi.edu.ng. Academic conferences are a must-attend for every professional. Their importance cannot be overemphasized—they are avenues to rejuvenate, upskill, relearn, evaluate one’s value, network, volunteer, and reconnect with colleagues. The ongoing NLA Edo 2025 Conference is all these and even more. The theme of the conference, “The 5th Industrial Revolution and the future of Library and Information Service Delivery in a changing world,” is both timely and globally relevant. The keynote speaker, Prof. Prof. Afeisimi Dominic Badaki, Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, did thorough justice to the topic. He emphasized that despite the rise of Artificial Intelligence, skilled and tooled librarians remain irreplaceable in the journey toward smart societies. From Day One, the conference was packed with numerous rewarding, im...