This study examined the material resources and the physical facilities in two research libraries (CHELTECH and NARICT) in Zaria. The survey method was employed for data collection. Instruments used were questionnaires, observations and interviews/checklist. The standard employed was IFLA/UNESCO Special Library Standards as a benchmark. The data generated were analyzed using simple percentages, frequency distribution and bar charts. The findings showed that most of the material resources such as books, pamphlets, periodicals, newspapers, technical reports etc were available in the two research libraries as specified in the Standard. In the case of physical facilities, such as catalogue cabinet, card trays, shelf stands, display and newspaper racks, carrels as specified in the IFLA/UNESCO Standards, some of them were available, and in current use and did not need improvement Seating facilities, and air conditioners were also available but needed to be repaired or replaced. In the case of NARICT Library other facilities such as dictionary stands, stripdex and book trolleys needed to be provided: For CHELTECH, facilities such as exhibition halls, lecture halls, meeting rooms for orientation, staff training, dictionary stands, stripdex, cardex, book trolleys and carrels should be provided as specified in the Standard.