The university library provides access to electronic databases such as EBSCO, JSTOR, AGORA, HINARI, OARE and Science Direct as well as NUC virtual library. These databases permit access to over 40, 000 electronic journals across all disciplines thus, creating an enhanced resource-base for teaching, learning and research in the university.

Besides the computers in the offices, laboratories and the cyber cafes in the university, the library provides 40 state-of-the art laptops in the E-library for access to electronic resources. It is fully air-conditioned, typical of Covenant University environment, with high speed internet connectivity, printers, projector webcam facilities, CDROM facilities. This permits research student and staff to:

Wireless hot spots exist in the library, the laboratories, wireless LAN enabled devices ranging from laptops, desktops fitted with wireless cards and handheld devices connect seamlessly to both the intranet and internet.

Internet access to the library is provided using fiber optic cables. The Internet Service is very functional, accessible to users 24hours in a week (Saturdays and Sundays inclusive). University library website exists featuring regularly the library electronic bulletin.

Cataloguing details are digitized and made accessible through several networked computer workstations within the campus and anywhere else in the world. CLR has 68 computers and has installed a proven library software package, MILLENIUM, equipped with Raid servers (3.0 GHZ processor) and a number of PCs distributed in a LAN within different sections of the library. This system is used to create bibliographic databases, for acquisitions, cataloguing, circulation, serials control, CAS and SDI services.

Materials are checked-in and checked-out by scanning barcodes into the computer systems. This automatically updates user’s loan file and data. Renewal of books is either by phone or at the circulation desk. Profile of all authorized users and their passport photographs are usually captured digitally using MILLENIUM registration module.

The reference section is situated on the ground floor of the magnificent library building. It show cases current reference materials across various disciplines aimed at meeting the learning, teaching and research needs of both students and faculty. In order to apprise users with relevant resources and meet their information needs, the reference section engages in Selective Dissemination of Information (SDI), a platform for rendering online reference services using the electronic mail address: clr@covenantuniversity.edu.ng. To further drive users’ participation in enhancing reference services, the section has a blog with the website address www.clrsdiforum.blogspot.com and a facebook page www.facebook.com/covenantuniversitylibrary acting as a social network mechanism where meaningful contributions to queries are entertained. It also serves as an avenue for answering users’ inquiries individually or collectively.

This section is located on the first floor of the library. It is tastefully equipped with large screen Omatek Television, DSTV, DVD and VHS players, giant-size LG air-conditioner, and 5 different sets of settees. This section provides access to educational video documentaries, CNN, TBN and other information bearing networks. It is a blend of recreation and learning hence the term “escapist reading”.

In pursuit of the mandate of the University in raising a new generation of leaders, a section in the library called Spiritual & Leadership Development section (SLD) was established for leadership and spiritual development. Audio visual facilities are provided in the form of televisions, videotapes, audio tapes VCDs. Etc. It is enriched with resources to enable the university achieve the mandate of the total man concept (TMC).

Photocopying services are available to all users at a reasonable rate. This involves both enlargement and reduction of font sizes. The digital photocopiers have embedded a print option, which converts information from electronic format to text. There is also in place a functional bindery, which undertakes binding and repair of worn-out books.