ABOUT ME
A librarian who thinks beyond the shelves
Three decades of work have taught me that libraries are not buildings. They are positions. Strategic ones. And the people who run them have a responsibility that goes well beyond managing collections.
I am the University Librarian at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology and the first female professor of Library and Information Science this institution has produced. I am also the first alumna of LAUTECH to attain the rank of principal officer.
But before the titles, there was the curiosity. There still is.
I grew up in this field at a time when the biggest question was how to make more resources available to more people. That question has not gone away. But a new one sits alongside it now.
In a world where AI can generate knowledge on demand, what becomes of the habits of mind that make knowledge meaningful? What happens to deep reading, original thinking, intellectual struggle?
Those questions shape my research, my teaching, and how I think about the future of libraries and the people who use them. I do not think technology is the enemy of scholarship. I think carelessness about technology is.
I hold a PhD in Library, Archival and Information Studies from the University of Ibadan. I am a member of the Nigerian Library Association, registered with the Librarians’ Registration Council of Nigeria, and a member of the Academic and Research Libraries Section of IFLA.
A few notable firsts
Firsts worth naming
1st
Female Professor
Female Professor of Library and Information Science at LAUTECH
1st
University Librarian
Female University Librarian at LAUTECH
1st
Alumna as Principal Officer
Alumna of LAUTECH to hold the rank of Principal Officer
The Journey
A career built on curiosity
From a young librarian in Ogbomoso to a professor leading one of Nigeria’s most innovative university libraries — the journey has been shaped by a commitment to learning, scholarship, and service.
Joined the Nigerian Library Association as a full member, beginning a professional journey that would span more than two decades.
Published “ICT in university libraries: The Nigeria experience” — now cited 95 times and among the most influential early papers on ICT in Nigerian libraries.
Published multiple papers on indigenous knowledge documentation in Nigeria, establishing a research thread connecting library science to cultural heritage and African knowledge systems.
PhD conferred in Library, Archival and Information Studies, University of Ibadan. Also published landmark research on computer self-efficacy and electronic resource use.
Published series on information literacy and the COVID-19 pandemic. Appointed Pioneer Head of Department, Library and Information Science, LAUTECH.
Appointed University Librarian, LAUTECH — the first female and first alumna to hold the position. Assumed office on 14 August 2024.
Elevated to Professor of Library and Information Science — the first female professor of LIS at LAUTECH. Published book chapter in De Gruyter on ChatGPT in academic libraries.
Delivered 8th FASS Lecture on AI, Intellectual Authenticity and Deep Scholarship. Participated in IFLA WLIC 2026, Busan, South Korea. Published in International Journal of Librarianship.
A lifelong journey of learning, service and impact
Areas of Work
Where I spend my intellectual energy
My work sits at the intersection of library science, digital transformation, and the future of scholarship. These are the areas I research, write, speak, and consult on.
Library & Information Science
The discipline that connects people to knowledge. I have spent three decades thinking about how to do it better, more equitably, and with greater impact.
Artificial Intelligence in Libraries
How AI is reshaping knowledge production and the culture of scholarship. How libraries must respond, lead, and help institutions navigate this shift responsibly.
African Knowledge Ecosystems
The specific challenges and opportunities facing libraries, researchers, and institutions across Nigeria and the African continent.
Digital Transformation
How libraries and academic institutions can embrace technology without losing the culture of deep inquiry that makes them worth having.
Research Data Management
Supporting researchers through the full lifecycle of their work. Open access, FAIR principles, institutional repositories, and research visibility.
Information and DataLiteracy
Teaching students and researchers not just how to find information, but how to evaluate it, question it, and use it responsibly.
Electronic Resources and Digital Collections
Collection development, management, and evaluation in the digital age. User behaviour and technology adoption in academic communities.
Academic Library Leadership
Strategic planning, change management, staff development, and building libraries that serve as genuine research infrastructure.
Credentials & Memberships
Leadership and professional affiliations
University Librarian, LAUTECH
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria. Assumed office on 14 August 2024. Responsible for the Olusegun Oke Library and all library services, resources, and programmes across the university.
Degree
PhD, Library, Archival and Information Studies
University of Ibadan, 2019
Professional Body
Nigerian Library Association (NLA)
Full member since 2000
Registration
Librarians' Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN)
International
IFLA Academic and Research Libraries Section
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions
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