Principal Officers

Principal Officers

NGOZI MARIA NWAOHIRI Ph.D, CLN

University Librarian Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University Ideato, Imo State. Nigeria P.M.B 006 Orlu

BIOGRAPHIC DATA

1. NAME:	NWAOHIRI NGOZI MARIA 
2. SEX:  FEMALE
3. DATE OF BIRTH:	MAY 7, 1972
4. HOME TOWN: UMUNUMO
5. LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF ORIGIN:		EHIME MBANO
6. STATE OF ORIGIN: IMO
7. NATIONALITY:		 NIGERIAN
8. RELIGION:				 CHRISTAINITY
9. MARITAL STATUS:	 MARRIED
10. NAME AND ADDRESS OF SPOUSE:		MR. UDODIRI SEBASTIAN NWAOHIRI- BURSARY DEPATMENT
11. ALVAN IKOKU FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, OWERRI
12. NAME & ADDRESS OF NEXT OF KIN: MR. UDODIRI S. NWAOHIRI BURSARY DEPATMENT, ALVAN IKOKU FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, OWERRI
13. NUMBER OF CHILDREN:		         THREE
14. AGES OF CHILDREN:			         SEVENTEEN, FIFTEEN AND TWELVE
15. CONTACT ADDRESS:	C/O MR. UDODIRI S. NWAOHIRI BURSARY DEPARTMENT. ALVAN IKOKU FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION. OWERRI, IMO STATE
16. E-MAIL ADDRESS:ngosiude@gmail.com, library@komu.edu.ng
17. TELEPHONE NUMBER:	08102478257
18. RESEARCHGATE:                                            https://www.researchgate.net/profile/NgoziMariaNwaohiri

INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED WITH DATES:

  1. African Library & Information Associations and Institutions (AFLIA) Ghana: 2020.
  2. Research4Life and the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) Course on Research for Health (Hinari): 2020.
  3. Abia State University Uturu: 2019.
  4. National Institute of Technical Teachers Training and Research (NITTTR) Taramani, Chennai, India: 2016.
  5. University of Pretoria South Africa: 2015.
  6. NIIT: 2014
  7. University of Wales, United Kingdom: 2010 -2012
  8. Imo State University, Owerri: 2001- 2007.
  9. Abia State University, Uturu: 1991- 1997
  10. Our Lady of Mercy Juniorate, Amapu Ntigha: 1983 -1988.
  11. College of Education Demonstration School Owerri: 1978 -1980
  12. Federal University of Technology, Owerri Staff School: 1981 -1983

QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINED WITH DATES:

  1. Certificate Course in Adapt Open Content Learning Pathway 2020.
  2. Certificate Course in Finding Open Content Learning Pathway 2020.
  3. Certificate Course on Research for Health (Hinari) 2020.
  4. Certificate Course on Research for Health (Hinari) 2020.
  5. Certificate Course on Research for Health (Hinari) 2020.
  6. Certificate Course on Research for Health (Hinari) 2020.
  7. PhD in Library and Information Science 2019.
  8. Advanced Certificate Course on Modern Library Practices 2016.
  9. Certificate Course on Professional Development Programme for the Next Generation African Library and Info. Professionals 2015
  10. Certificate Course in Linux & Oracle Database Administration 2014
  11. Master of Science in Information Technology (MSc IT) 2012
  12. Master of Library Science (MLS) 2007
  13. B.A. French 1997
  14. West African School Certificate (W.A.S.C) 1988
  15. G.C.E O/L 1990 First School Living Certificate 1983

COURSES, TRAININGS AND WORKSHOPS ATTENDED WITH DATES:

  • 2022 Five day workshop on Block Chain Technology in Library and Information Centres: Benefits and Best Practices. Organized by Library and Information Technology Today (LITT) section of NLA. October 3rd to 7th, 2022
  • 2022 Three day short course on Driving Competitive Advantage through Innovative Knowledge Management Practices. At African University of Science and Technology (AUST). Abuja. July 18th to 20th, 2022
  • 2020 African Library & Information Associations & Institutions and Wikimedia #AfLibWk #1lib1ref Campaign for African Librarians. February 20th and April 23rd 2020.
  • 2020 Webinar on Fact-checking in an Era of Fake News and Misinformation: Tools and Strategies for Library and Information Professionals by Nigerian Library Association and Digital Citizen. May 13th, 2020
  • 2020 Two Day Workshop on “Aligning Yourself to the Publishing Process” by ELSEVIER
  • 2019 The National Library of Nigeria Sensitization Workshop on Legal Deposit Compliance/ISBN & ISSN. Theme: Publishing Standards and Legal Deposit Appraisals: A Strategic Approach. December 13th, 2019.
  • 2017 Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations Online Course on Access to Scientific Information Resources in Agriculture for Low-Income Countries. June 19th to July 14th, 2017
  • 2017 IEEE Virtual Events Program in Africa: Big Data. May 22, 2017
  • 2017 A Four Day Training Workshop on Computer Appreciation & Application for Senior Library Officers – Senior Librarians. University Library, Federal University of Technology, Owerri. March 15th-16th & 22nd-23rd, 2017
  • 2017 One Day Workshop on Achieving Excellence in Research Publications in Indexed Journals
  • 2016 Electronic Library Resources Workshop on TEEAL and AGORA Databases.
  • 2016 2016B International Librarians Network Peer Mentoring Programme. August to December 2016.
  • 2014 A Four Day Training Workshop for Library Staff. University Library, Federal University of Technology, Owerri. November 3rd to 6th, 2014.
  • 2010 Internet For Jobs Initiative Seminar.
  • 1998 A Three Month Course on Computer Appreciation, Dos and its Commands, Word Processing, Ms – Excel, Database Management System, Windows Application and PowerPoint.

PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCES ATTENDED

Local Conferences

Attended the conferences organized by the Nigerian Library Association (NLA) held as follows:

  • 2004 Akure, Ondo State. Solton International Hotel & Resort, 20th – 25th June 2004.
  • Theme: Libraries: Tools for Education and Development
  • 2009 Ibadan, “Pacesetter 2009” Jogor Centre, off Ring Road, Opposite Liberty Stadium, 26th – 31st July, 2009. Theme: Libraries Create Futures: Building on Cultural Heritage
  • 2013 Calabar, Cross River State. Calabar Cultural Centre, 9th – 14th June 2013.Theme: Future Nigerian Libraries: Infinite Possibilities
  • 2014 Enugu, “Coal City 2014”. Golden Royale Hotel, 22nd - 27th June 2014.Theme: Nigerian Libraries, Confluence for Knowledge: Empowering the Citizens and the Society.
  • 2016 Abuja, FUNTAJ International School Multipurpose Hall, Gudu District, Abuja, 24th – 29th July 2016. Theme: Library and Information Service for Sustainable Development Goals in Nigeria.
  • 2019 Warri, Delta State. Petroleum Training Institute Conference Hall, July 28 – August 2 2019.Theme: Libraries: Dialogue for Change
  • 2021 Theme: Academic and Research Libraries in Digital Information Environment. At Nnamdi Azikiwe Library, University of Nigeria Nsukka. September 27th to October 1st, 2021.
  • 2022 Theme: 60th National Conference/AGM of Nigerian Library Association (NLA). Abuja. July 3rd to 8th, 2022.

International Conferences and Seminars

  • 2012 Wales, United Kingdom. University of Wales Auditorium, 23rd – 25th January 2012.
  • Theme: Seminar presentation in partial fulfillment for the award of MSc Information Technology Degree.
  • 2016 Chennai, India. Department of Library and Information Science, University of Madras, India, 18th November 2016.
  • Theme: inter Library and Information Science School Competition, National Library Week. Chennai India
  • 2019 AFDB Hall, African University of Science and Technology, Abuja. 26th – 29th November 2019. 3rd International Conference for Women in Leadership Positions in Higher Education (WoLPHE, 2019).Theme: Women’s Participation in Science Programmes in Africa

Innovations in Library Profession

  • 2019 Manual for entries on Periodical Template for Bibliographic Unit of FUTO Library
  • 2018 Resource person on “Library Website/Use of Social media for Marketing of Library Services and Products” during a two day In House Training for FUTO Library Embedded Librarians
  • 2016 Resource person on “Continuing Professional Development for Librarians and Information Specialists” during a three day In House Training for FUTO academic librarians.
  • 2016 During the ITEC short term course at Chennai, India. The Indian Government donated ten (10) books on Library and Information Science and other electronic publications to each participant. Five (5) of these books were donated to the libraries of:
  • Federal University of Technology, Owerri Library
  • Abia State University, Uturu Library
  • Imo State University Library

Invention (s) in Library Profession

  • 2017 As the Reference Librarian (2017-2018), I designed and produced with the permission of the University Librarian a FUTO Library flyer which is currently known as “FUTO Library at a glance”. This flyer is given to all first year students upon registration, to faculty members, visitors and it speaks for FUTO Library during accreditation periods in various departments.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Previous Employers

  • Emeraude Oil Servicing Company Port Harcourt, River State. (under NYSC Programme) 1998 – 1999 Secretary and Personal Assistant to the Chief Executive
  • HMI Services Limited Garki 11, Abuja 2000 Public Relation Officer Packaging of tours for Schools, families and Organizations to tourist places
  • Blue Arrow Agency London, United Kingdom 2011 – 2012 Supervisor Supervised the cleaning of offices with cleaning equipment provided by the Executive Support Services (ESS) Company in the Ministry of Defense London, United Kingdom to ensure that staff members work in conducive offices and environment.

Present Employer:

Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University (KOMU), Ideato Imo State.

November 2021 – Till Date University Librarian

  1. Acquire books, reference sources and journals for the various disciplines/departments in KOMU.
  2. Subscribe to three multidisciplinary databases to enable quality research and teaching.
  3. Implemented the use E-Library website where all E-Resources and open source databases are domiciled for easy access.
  4. Innovated the use of Chat Room for Students and reduce noise in the reading rooms.
  5. Train faculty members, students and staff on digital contents and login details. Online registration of faculty members, students and other staff.
  6. I came up with the idea of having Embedded Librarians, who carry our “Research Clinic” on Thursdays in all the faculties. This is intended to bring KOMU Library services as timely response to research queries, hitch-free access to all our digital contents by faculty members and students. And any other services that guarantees best practices in teaching and learning.

Federal University of Technology, Owerri. Imo State. (FUTO)**

2020 – Nov. 2021: Coordinator Institutional Repository (IR) Unit: Senior Librarian
  1. The IR Unit is the image maker of FUTO, more or less a public outfit that projects FUTO scholarly outputs or intellectual property to the globe. This Unit facilitates the webometric or ranking of FUTO alongside with other academic institutions globally. Hence;
  2. I supervise the collation of theses, dissertations, research articles, conference papers, lecture notes/videos, inaugural/public lectures, speeches, academic journals and newsletters emanating from various Departments in FUTO
  3. We as a Unit watermark the above mentioned E-Resources, upload them in PDF format to FUTOSpace (IR) using the Knowledge Hub software. These E-Resources are harvested by AAU, making them visible at a global level. FUTOSpace and privacy policies capture copyright laws that ensure both the safety and open access of FUTO scholarly outputs.
2019 –March 2020 Bibliographic Unit: Senior Librarian
  1. Abstracting and Indexing of topical issues in science, technology, health and education of serials information resources. Uploading the abstract and bibliographic information of these information resources to FUTOSPACE for easy access by students and faculty members regardless of time and geographical location. These e-resources help in teaching, research and learning.
  2. The use of blog, Facebook and Twitter to market university information, library’s products and services.
  3. Lecturer, use of Library Component of Use of English, GST 102 Course (FUTO).
2017 – 2018 Reference Librarian: Librarian 1
  1. Managing the library staff members and resources at the Reference Unit of the Library.
  2. Finding information materials for Project works, Theses, Dissertations, Assignments and research for students, faculty members and others through the use of Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC), Databases and ebooks.
  3. Guiding students and faculty members on accessing required information resources in electronic journals and e-books. Using Multi-Media to provide latest news from newspapers, magazines and campus events.
  4. Feedback on research queries from students, faculty members and others via mobile phone, electronic mails, Facebook and library website.
  5. The use of social media as blog, Facebook and Twitter to market university information, library’s information products and services to target audience.
  6. Creating tiny url for information resources in the Library Blog site that links users to local contents domiciled in FUTO website, library website and FUTO library repository/Space .
Acting Coordinator, User Services Unit. (Jan. 2018-Oct. 2018).
  1. Online registration of faculty members and students with the library management software (Alexandria).
  2. Update on recent acquisitions of Library in line with Patrons’ profile.
  3. Lecturer, use of Library Component of Use of English, GST 102 Course (FUTO)
2014 – 2016 ICT Unit: Librarian 11
  1. Populating the Institution’s Repository (IR) and hosting the IR to the cloud thereby enhancing the visibility of the University’s local content. Lecturer, use of Library Component of Use of English, GST 102 Course (FUTO).
  2. Managing stocks of equipment, consumables and other supplies.
  3. Served as the embedded librarian at the School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology Library (the duties I performed here are Library orientation programme for all students in the faculty and the use of online information resources such as TEEAL, AGORA, DOAJ, EBRARY, OARE, EBSCOHOST, SCIENCEDIRECT, PROQUEST and ELSEVIER Databases to answer research queries from students and faculty members).
2012 -2013 School of Agriculture and Agricultural Technology Library (SAAT): School Librarian
  1. Management of School of Agriculture And Agricultural Technology Library. Coordinator of departmental libraries in SAAT, Staff members and information resources in SAAT Library.
  2. Providing information literacy/library orientation programme for both old and new students.
  3. Installation of router for the systems in the school library for access to internet.
  4. Managing installation and configuration of computer hardware, software, systems, networks, printers and scanners in SAAT Library
  5. Directing students and faculty members on how to use AGRICOLE, AGORA, PROQUEST, SCIENCEDIRECT, EBSCOHOST, EBRARY, OARE, HINARI and TEEAL databases for research, assignment and project purposes.
  6. Updating the databases as at when due.
2010 Training, Research and Statistics Unit: Assistant Librarian
  1. Information Literacy/Library Orientation programme for both old and new students.
  2. Writing of quarterly report for management decision making.
  3. Organizing in-house training for library staff members.
2009 Documents Unit: Assistant Librarian
  1. Classification and organisation of Archives and Documents according to types.
  2. Production and arrangement of simple list for these Archives and Documents in the catalogue boxes for easy access.
  3. Making these Archives and Documents available to Students and Faculty Members upon request.
2005 – 2008 Processing Unit: Graduate Assistant
  1. Cataloging and classification of Library information materials using Library of Congress (LC) tools.
  2. Preparing of Library Statistics for library planning and decision making.
2003 – 2004 Acquisition Unit: Graduate Assistant

Selective dissemination of information services to faculty members and acquisition of information resources according to their profile and acquisition policy of FUTO Library. Accessioning of newly acquired information resources and putting ownership stamp on them. Taking statistics of newly acquired information resources for decision making.

2001 – 2002 Serials Unit: Graduate Assistant

Maintenance of the in house kardex by putting the bibliographic information of journals according to their frequency and acquisition. Updating the stripdex according to the frequency and acquisition of journals for users. University Librarian:(Nov. 2021-Till Date) Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University, Ideato, Imo State.

PUBLICATIONS AND RESEARCH

Published Papers in Referred Journal:

  1. Nwaohiri, Ngozi M.; Agim N. C. (2019). Ensure Inclusive And Equitable Quality Education And Promote Lifelong Learning Opportunities For Achieving Sustainable Development Goals: The Role Of Libraries. European American International Journal of Library and Information Science. 5 (2). Pp 30-35. www.eajournals.org
  2. Nwaohiri, Ngozi M. (2019). Positive Perception And Academic Performance Of Undergraduates On Entrepreneurial Courses In Library And Information Science Schools At Abia State And Imo State Universities. International Journal of Library and Information Science Studies Vol.5, No.1, pp.30-40. www.eajournals.org
  3. Nwaohiri, Ngozi M.; Chukwu, S. A. J.; Agim, N. C. (2019). Analysis of Entrepreneurship Courses of Library and Information Science Schools in South- East Geo-Political Zone of Nigeria. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal).
  4. Okoye, I. B.; Mnagwu, F. C.; Abanum, R.; Nwaohiri, Ngozi M. (2019). Influence of Performance Appraisal on Job Performance of Librarians in Academic Libraries in South East, Nigeria. Journal of Applied Information Science and Technology, 12 (1). Pp 29-38. 2019. https://jaistonline.org
  5. Chukwu, S. A. J.; Emezie, N. A.; Chima-James, N.;Nwaohiri, Ngozi M. (2018). The Librarian In The Digital Age: A Preferred Nomenclature, Perceptions Of Academic Librarians In Imo State Nigeria. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal).
  6. Nwaohiri, Ngozi M. (2017). The Role of Digitization on Data Protection and Recovery in Libraries: An International Perspective. African Journals Online. 14 (1). Pp 109-124.
  7. Chukwu, S. A. J.; Nwaohiri, Ngozi M. (2017). YouTube on Utilization of Information on Contagious Diseases by Medical Students in Teaching Hospitals in Abia and Imo States. 3 (3). Pp 1-7. ( www.eajournals.org
  8. Emezie, N. A.; Nwaohiri, Ngozi M. (2016). Social Networks as the Enabler for Library Services: Challenges of Nigerian Academic Libraries. Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries Journals. 5 (1). Pp 107-115.
  9. Nwaohiri, Ngozi M.; Okpe, K. T.; Chukwu, S. A. J.; Okoye, I. B. (2018). Analysis on the Implementation and use of Fidelio Opera Property Management System in Nicon Hilton Hotel Abuja Nigeria. European Journal of Computer and Information Technology. 6 (2). Pp 1-19. www.eajournals.org
  10. Emezie, N. A.; Nwaohiri, Ngozi M. (2014). The Challenges of Library Automation in Nigerian Universities of Technology: The Example of Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria. Information Technologist (The). 11 (1). Pp 182-194.
  11. Nwaohiri, Ngozi M.; Emezie, N. A. (2012). Factors Affecting the Adoption of Information Technologies in Academic Libraries in Imo State. Information Technologist (The). 9 (2). Pp 45-51.
  12. Emezie, N. A.; Nwaohiri, Ngozi M.; Chima-James, N. (2009). The Impact of Digital Divide on Skills Development Amongst Academic Librarians in Imo Sate. Information Technologist (The). Vol. 6 No 2. Pp 95-106.
  13. Emezie, N. A. and Nwaohiri, Ngozi M. (2013) Repositioning Nigerian Academic Libraries for Effective Information Service Delivery: The Role of the 21st Century Librarians. Information Impact: Journal of Information and Knowledge Management. Vol. 4 No 1.
  14. Chukwu, S. A, J; Nwaohiri, Ngozi M.; Emezie, N. A (2019) The Academic Library’s use of Benchmarking to Achieve Outcomes: Benefits and Challenges. Academic Libraries in Imo State Experience. Information and Knowledge Management Vol. 9 No 10. pp 51-55 www.iiste.org
  15. Nwaohiri, Ngozi M.; Chukwu, S. A. J.; Agim, N. C. (2019) Analysis of Entrepreneurship Courses of Library and Information Science Schools in South-East Geo-Political Zone of Nigeria Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal).
  16. https://digitalcommons.uni.edu
  17. Emezie, N. A.; Chukwu, S. A. J.; Onyebinama, C. O.; Chima-James, N.; Nwaohiri, N. M. (2020) Library Internet Use and Demographic Characteristics of Undergraduates in a Nigerian University: Uncovering the Areas. Information and Knowledge Management Vol. 10 No 2. pp 59-69. www.iiste.org
  18. Chukwu, S. A. J.; Emezie, N. A.; Nwaohiri, N. M.; Haco-Obasi, F. C.; Obiano, D. C. (2021) Information Literacy: Academic Librarians as Stakeholders in the Learning Process: with Focus on Federal University of Technology, Owerri. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) https://digitalcommons.uni.edu
  19. Nwaohiri, Ngozi M. (2021) Open Educational Resources (OER) In Nigerian Universities: Promotion And Awareness Opportunities For Academic Libraries For A Path To Higher Education Success. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) https://digitalcommons.uni.edu
  20. Chukwu, S. A. J.; Uhegbu, A. N.; Njoku, I. S.; Nwaohiri, N. M.; Agim, N. C. (2020) Towards Promoting Indigenous Knowledge through Innovative Tools and Strategies: The Role of the Academic Library. Research Journal of Library and Information Science Vol. 4 No. 1 2020, PP 39-46. https://doi.org/10.22259/2637-5915.0601002
  21. Nwaohiri, N. M.; Chukwu, S. A.J.; Emezie, N. A.; Umunnakwe, G.; Abanum, R. (2022) Educating and Professionalizing the 21st Century Nigerian Cataloguer: Issues and Trends. Research Journal of Library and Information Science Vol. 6 No. 1 PP 15-25. https://doi.org/10.22259/2637-5915.0601002
  22. Njoku, I. S.; Chukwu, S. A. J.; Nwaohiri, N. M.; Opara, G. (2022) Fostering Literacy through Extension Services: Academic Libraries for Sustainable Development. Research Journal of Library and Information Science Vol 6 No 1 PP 15-25. https://doi.org/10.22259/2637-5915.0601002

Publications in National Journals:

  1. Nwaohiri, Ngozi M.; Emezie, N. A. (2015). ICT and the Physically Challenged: An Advocacy for an Inclusive Information Society in Libraries. MiddleBelt Journal of Library and Information science. Vol 13 (1). Pp 190 – 199.
  2. Chima-James, N; Emezie, N. A.;Nwaohiri, Ngozi M. (2010). Globalization: Opportunities and Challenges in University Libraries in Imo State. Journal of Library and Information Science Technology. 1 (1). Pp 66-73.

Book and Chapters in Researched Books

  1. Chigwada, J. P. and Nwaohiri, N. M. (2021). Examining the Impact of Industry 4.0 on Academic Libraries. Book edited by Chigwada, J. P. and Nwaohiri, N. M. published by Emerald Publishing. United Kingdom.
  2. Nwosu, M. C. and Nwaohiri, Ngozi M. (2019). Knowledge Management in Archives, Records and Information Management: A Fundamental Approach. Ugocha, O. and Ujoumunna, J. (eds). Justman Publishers Intl. Umuahia.
  3. Nwosu, M. C. and Nwaohiri, Ngozi M. (2019). Reskilling the Library Workforce for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. In The Impact of Fourth Industrial Revolution in Libraries. Chigwada, Josiline P. and Nwaohiri, Ngozi M. (eds). Emerald Publishing.
  4. Agim, Nneka C. and Nwaohiri, Ngozi M. (2019). Understanding the Information User in the Electronic Age (2019). In The Impact of Fourth Industrial Revolution in Libraries. Chigwada, Josiline P. and Nwaohiri, Ngozi M. (eds). Emerald Publishing.

Conference/Seminar/Workshop Attended and Papers Read

  • ● Restructuring Service for Delivery in the New Normal: Role of University Libraries. Paper Presented at 7th National Conference of Academic and Research Libraries Section 2021.
  • ● The Disruptive Potential of Artificial Intelligence: Journey so Far in Nigerian Academic E-Library Services. A Paper Presented at 60th Annual General Meeting and Conference of the Nigerian Library Association 2022.
  • ● Libraries Ought to be User Friendly with Emerging Technologies. An Elocution Presented at the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Madras. Chennai, India. 18th November 2016. (A certificate was awarded to me for this presentation marking the inter Library and Information Science School Competition, National Library Week. Chennai India).
  • ● Marketing of Information Products and Services in Academic Libraries in South-East Nigeria The Use of Electronic and Non-Electronic Tools. (The best paper presented award at an International Conference on Marching Beyond the Libraries: The Role of Social Media and Networking. Organized by KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha India from 25th-26th November, 2016).
  • ● The Influence of Social Media on the Access and Utilization of Online Information Resources by Students of Federal University of Technology Owerri. (A seminar presentation during my PhD course work). 2015.
  • ● The Role of a Librarian in Making Open Access Repository Useful to Researchers (a research work presented and submitted in fulfillment for a short term course at the University of Pretoria, South Africa). 2015.

Research Experience:

  • ● Nwaohiri, Ngozi M. (2019). Undergraduates’ Perception and Academic Performance on Entrepreneurial Courses in Library and Information Science Schools in South-East Geo-Political Zone of Nigeria. A PhD thesis submitted to Abia State University, Uturu. 158pp.
  • ● Nwaohiri, Ngozi M. (2012). Analysis on the Implementation and use of Fidelio Opera Property Management System in Nicon Hilton Hotel Abuja Nigeria. An MSc IT Dissertation submitted to University of Wales, United Kingdom. 71pp.
  • ● Nwaohiri, Ngozi M. (2007). Factors Affecting the Adoption of Information Technologies in Academic Libraries in Imo State. An MLS Dissertation submitted to Imo State University, Owerri. 80pp.
  • ● Nwaohiri, Ngozi M. (1997). La classe sociale dan la literature Antilles. A B.A. French project written in French and submitted to Abia State University, Uturu. 57pp.

Editorial Activities

● Member, Editorial Board of Emerald Publishers. 2019 – to Date.

MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODY:

  • Member, Association of University Librarians of Nigerian Universities (AULNU) 2021–Till Date
  • Check of Published Articles for Appraisal of FUTO Academic Staff Members going to Reader and Professorial Cadre. March 2019 – Till Date.
  • Member of the National Board for Technical Education Team For Accreditation/Resource Inspection Exercise at the Library And Information Science Department, Federal Polytechnic Ilaro, Ogun State, 2018
  • Member of Innovative Library services for teaching, research and learning at the University Library, Federal University of Technology Owerri, 2017
  • Member, Committee for the Proposal for the Establishment Of Department of Library and Archival Technology in FUTO, 2016
  • American Library Association (ALA), 2014 – Till Date
  • Librarians’ Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN), 2014 – Till Date
  • Nigerian Library Association Information Technology Section, 2012 – Till Date
  • Member Adhoc Committee for Online Visibility and Similarity, 2012
  • Association of Women Librarians in Nigeria (AWLIN) 2008 – Till Date
  • Nigeria Library Association (NLA) 2008 – Till Date

COMMUNITY RELATED SERVICES

Religious Activities

  • ● Treasurer: Catholic Women Organization (Holy Cross Catholic Parish, Aladimma, Owerri, Imo State Nigeria), 2017 – Till Date.
  • ● Secretary: Confraternity of the Miraculous Infant Jesus of Prague (Holy Cross Catholic Parish, Aladimma, Owerri, Imo State Nigeria) 2013 – Till Date.
  • ● Member, Legion of Mary (Holy Cross Catholic Parish, Aladimma, Owerri, Imo State Nigeria)1998 – Till Date.

Trade Union Activities

● Member, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), FUTO 2001 – Till Date. ● Assistant Secretary, ASUU FUTO Multi-purpose Elite Cooperative Soc. 2018 – 2021.

Cultural Activities

  • President: Home and Abroad, Ibeafor Women Development Union. Ibeafor Umunumo Mbano. 2019 - Till Date.
  • Member, Ibeafor Women Development Union. Ibeafor Umunumo Mbano. Owerri Branch. 2005 – Till Date.
  • Member, Upe Daughters Association, Owerri Branch 2001 – Till Date.
  • Member, Southern Lakenwaebere Neighborhood Association, Owerri 2005 – Till Date.

IMPORTANT NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL ASSIGNMENTS

  • Worked as an enumerator at Afara, Mbaitoli L.G.A. Imo State during the 1991 Nigeria census.
  • Protocol Officer, 2012 London Olympic.

HOBBIES: Reading, Carrying out researches, Writing Articles on Professional and Socio-Political Issues and Traveling.

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