Miss SHUKURAH OMOWUMI JUNAID

Graduate Librarian | E-Librarian

University Library · Central Library

Specialization Academic Librarianship, Electronic Library Services, Digital Information Management, Research Support Services, Data Analytics & Information Services, Artificial Intelligence Applications in Libraries, et al.

Office: Phase 3 Road, Oye-Are Road, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.

Phone: 08169360116

Email: shukurah.junaid@fuoye.edu.ng

Biography

Shukurah Omowumi JUNAID is a Certified Librarian of Nigeria (CLN) and a librarian at the Federal University Oye Ekiti (FUOYE), where she serves in the Electronic Library Unit. She holds a Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.LIS) degree and is currently pursuing a master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS). Her professional experience spans academic librarianship, electronic library services, digital information management, data analytics, and information literacy. She has received technical training in data science/data analysis and digital technologies through ALX Africa and the 3 Million Technical Talents (3MTT) Programme and is an active member of Data Science Nigeria. She is also an alumna of the AI and Tech Accountability Reporting Fellowship of the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), where she investigated issues relating to artificial intelligence, digital platforms, privacy, and technology governance. Her research and professional interests focus on artificial intelligence in libraries, digital literacy, research support services, scholarly communication, data-driven decision-making, and ethical technology use.

Research Interests

Artificial Intelligence Adoption in Libraries
User Engagement in Digital Library Environment
Research Productivity of Librarians
Information Literacy and Digital Literacy
Scholarly Communication
Knowledge Management
Data Analytics for Library Decision-Making
Technology Governance and Information Ethics
Privacy and Ethical Use of Digital Technologies, et al.

Selected Publications

1. The hidden price of free learning: how nigeria youths trade privacy for digital skills
   Authors: Shukurah Omowumi Junaid
   technext (2025)
2. From consent to consequences: EdTech platforms handle user data in the age of AI
   Authors: Shukurah Omowumi Junaid
   wikkitimes (2025)
3. AI & Online Lending Apps in Nigeria: How Algorithm shape borrowers' privacy and financial rights
   Authors: Shukurah Omowumi Junaid
   wikkitimes (2025)
4. Observer’s Diary: Edo Guber At Orhionmwon Local Government
   Authors: Shukurah Omowumi Junaid
   Campus Reporter Africa (2020)

Professional Qualification

• Certified Librarian In Nigeria (CLN) - Librarians' Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN) (2024)

Awards

• Journalist of the Year - National Association of Library and Information Science Students (NALISS, FUOYE CHAPTER) (2021)
• Award of Recognition for Outstanding Contribution & Performance Towards the service of N-LISSA Conference 2021 - Nigerian Library and Information Science Students' Association (N-LISSA). (2021)
• Most Reserved Lady - National Association of Library and Information Science Students (NALISS, FUOYE CHAPTER) FYB KLASS'20 (2021)

Scholarship

• Educational Scholarship - The Osun Indigenes Organisation, USA Chapter (2018)

Prizes

• First Ever Writing Contest Winner - FuoyeNews (2018)

Membership of Professional Bodies

• Nigerian Library Association (Ekiti State Chapter) - Member (2021)
• Community of Practice (CoP) by Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) - Active Member (2026)

Undergraduate Project Supervision

• Shukurah Omowumi Junaid - INFORMATION SEEKING BEHAVIOUR AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN EKITI STATE UNIVERSITY (2021)

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