Dr. Olabode Olajide

University Librarian | University Librarian

University Library · Adminstrative

Specialization Library and Information Science

Office: Oye-Ekiti

Phone: 08036250056

Email: olabode.olajide@fuoye.edu.ng

Biography

Dr. Olabode Olajide, CLN, MNLA, FIPMD is the University Librarian of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Nigeria. He is a Certified Librarian of Nigeria (CLN), a Member of the Nigerian Library Association (MNLA), and a Fellow of the Institute of Policy Management Development (FIPMD).

Dr. Olajide has over 20 years of progressive professional experience in librarianship, with extensive expertise in ICT-driven library services, digital information resource management, research support, and library innovation. He has played a pivotal role in advancing digital transformation, strengthening library services, and promoting staff development in academic libraries.

He holds a Ph.D. in Library and Information Science from the University of the Western Cape, South Africa.

Dr. Olajide has authored over 40 scholarly publications in reputable local and international outlets. He has supervised undergraduate and postgraduate research projects and continues to contribute significantly to scholarship and professional practice in Library and Information Science.

His research interests include academic librarianship, digital libraries, electronic resources management, Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), Artificial Intelligence in libraries, information literacy, school library development, and library service innovation.

A recipient of the Carnegie Continuing Professional Development (CPD 6) grant, Dr. Olajide is committed to advancing smart and digital library services and promoting technology-driven teaching, learning, and research in higher education.

Research Interests

Application of information and communication technologies to librarianship; information Literacy

Qualifications

• PhD, (Library and Information Science), University of the Western Cape, South Africa (2020)
• MLIS, (Library and Information Science), University of Ibadan, Nigeria (2010)
• B.LIS, (Library and Information Science), University of Ibadan, Nigeria (2004)

Selected Publications

1. Learning Organisation of Knowledge in the Digital Era in Library Schools in South West
   Authors: Adeleke, D. S., Ogunniyi, S. O., Adeyanju, I. O., Egunjobi, R. A. & Olajide O.
   International Journal of Information Resource Management, (2026)
2. Publish or Perish: Scholars’ Awareness and Perception of Scopus-Indexed Journals Requirement for Academic Career Advancement in Nigerian Universities.
   Authors: Adegbilero-Iwari, I. & Olajide, O.; Emezie, N. A.; Salau, S. A.; Fasae, J. F.; Adekoya, C. O & Adetor, N.
   Open Information Science (2026)
3. Teaching Artificial Intelligence: Implications for the Library Practice.
   Authors: Adekoya, C. O., Bankole, O. M., Odunola, O. A. Omolehin, J. R. Olajide, O. & Gbotoso, A. O.
   FUOYE International Journal of Education (FIJED) (2025)
4. Data Science: Developing data savvy librarians for effeetive research data management
   Authors: Adekoya, C. O., Nkemdilim, I. P., Olajide, O. & Omolehin, J. O.
   Reference Librarian (2025)
5. Computer Self-Efficacy and Use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs)by Library Personnel in Tertiary Institutions in Ede, Osun State, Nigeria.
   Authors: Kehinde, D. D. & Olajide, O.
   Communicate: Journal of Library and Information Science (2024)
6. Influence of demographic factors on librarians’ attitudes towards mentoring in Federal Universities in South West, Nigeria
   Authors: Lucas-Elumah, B. A. & Olajide, O.
   Lafia Journal of Library and Information Science (2023)
7. Nexus between information resources accessibility and academic librarians job performance: A case study of North-Central, Nigeria.
   Authors: Kutu, J. O. & Olajide, O.
   Library Philosophy and Practice (2022)
8. Awareness, Accessibility and Challenges of Social Media as Experienced by Postgraduate Information Studies Students, University of KwaZulu-Natal During the COVID-19 Pandemics Lockdown.
   Authors: Kutu, I. F., Olajide, O. & Kutu, J.
   Afr. J. Lib. Arch & Inf. Sc. (2022)
9. The role of school libraries in supporting inquiry based methods for teaching science in Nigerian schools: the challenges faced and the way forward
   Authors: Olajide, O. & Zinn, S.
   Libri – International Journal of Libraries and Information Studies (2021)
10. Library Digital Resource Utilization in Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Ekiti State, Nigeria
    Authors: Olajide, O. & Omolehin, R. J.
    Library Philosophy and Practice (2021)
11. Why school libraries remain underdeveloped in Nigeria, and the way forward.
    Authors: Olajide, O. & Zinn, S.
    Library Philosophy and Practic (2020)
12. Information Resources Availability, Utilisation and Job Performance among Librarians in selected Universities Libraries in North Central Nigeria. Library Philosophy and Practice
    Authors: Kutu, J. & Olajide, O.
    Library Philosophy and Practice (2020)
13. Effective Utilisation of University Library Resources by Undergraduate Students: a case study of Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria.
    Authors: Olajide, O. & Adio, G.
    Library Philosophy and Practice (2017)
14. A survey of lecturers’ perception of the Adequacy of Resources and Service of University of Ado Ekiti Library, Ado-Ekiti Library, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria.
    Authors: Olajide, O. & Fabunmi, F.A.
    Library Philosophy and Practice (2011)

Professional Qualification

• Certificate in Professional Development Programme for the next Generation African Library and Information Professionals - University of Pretoria, South Africa (2016)

Awards

• Award of Excellence - Outstanding Editor-in-Chief, of Fountain of Knowledge: Journal of Library and Information Science (2025)
• Meritorious Award - Assistant General Secretary, Nigerias Universities Education Students Association (NUESA), University of Ibadan Chapter (2002)

Grants

• Carnegie Professional Development (CPD 6)Grant for Emerging Technologies Training - Carnegie Corporation, New York (2016)

Scholarship

• PhD Scholarship - Tetfund (2016)

Membership of Professional Bodies

• Nigerian Library Association - Member (2006)
• Librarians' Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN) - Certified librarian (2011)
• Teachers' Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) - Certified Teacher (2023)
• Institute of Policy Management Development - Fellow (2025)
• Professional Development Programme (CPD) for the next Generation African Library and Information Professionals - Member (2016)

Paper Presentation - Local

• Artificial Intelligence as a tool for Enhancing Access and Inclusive Library Services in Academic Libraries - International Conference FUOYE Education held Fasina Conference Centre (FCC), FUOYE (2026)
• Integrating Artificial Intelligence for Enhanced Service Efficiency in Academic Libraries of Ekiti State. - Nigerian Library Association Niger State Chapter Conference (2025)
• Artificial Intelligence and the Revolutionising of Academic Libraries: A Study of Early Career and Experienced Librarians in Ekiti State, Nigeria. - National Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Library Association, Benin City (2025)
• Teaching Organization of Knowledge in The Digital Era in Library Schools in South West Nigeria. - National Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Library Association, Benin City (2025)

Paper Presentation - International

• Copyright Exceptions and its influence on access to information in Tertiary Institutions' Libraries in Sub-Sahara Africa. - Carnegie Development Programme (CPD) Training Programme on Professional Development Programme for the next Generation African Library and Information Professionals at Department of Information Science, University of Pretoria, South Africa (2016)

Postgraduate Ph.D Supervision

• Ogunojemite Abosede Tola - Self Efficacy, Organisational Commitment and Motivation as Predictors of Work Performance of Library Personnel in Universities in South West, Nigeria (Supervision ongoing)
• Adelana Abimbola Abidemi - Computer Self Efficasy, Information Communication Duology and Staff Capacity Building as Correlates for Innovative Service Delivery by Librarians in South West, Nigeria (Supervision ongoing)
• Ogundana, Ayomide O. - Institutional factors, Use of emerging Technologies and Librarian’s competencies as factors influencing service delivery in university libraries in South-West, Nigeria. (Supervision ongoing)
• Olumoko Olayinka R - Technology use, smart digital service and librarian’s competence as predictors of job performance in Federal Universities in South West, Nigeria. (Supervision ongoing)
• Ajibona, Hafeez F. - Social Media technology us and open source software use as factors influencing service delivery in university libraries in South West, Nigeria (Supervision ongoing)

Postgraduate M.Sc Supervision

• Taiwo Odeyemi Samuel - Staff Development and Motivation as Predictors of Job Performance in University and Polytechnic Libraries in Ekiti State, Nigeria (2025)
• Olatuyi Omoniyi Olayinka - Artificial Intelligence Integration as Determinant of Service Efficiency in Academic Libraries in Ekiti State (2026)
• Olofinjana Oluwole - Librarian’s Technology Self-Efficacy, Computer Anxiety as Correlates of Electronic Resources Management in Academic Libraries (2026)

Course Teaching

• LIS 803 - Information Literacy and User Education ( (2025/2026- 1st semester)
• LIS 409 - Information and Gender Studies (2025/2026- 1st semester)
• LIS 405 - Book Production and Publishing (2025/2026- 1st semester)
• LIS 801 - Library and Information Profession in Contemporary Society (2024/2025- 1st semester)
• LIS 205 - Library and Information Services to Rural Communities (2024/2025- 1st semester)
• LIS 111 - Introduction to Library and Information Science (2024/2025- 1st semester)
• LIS 101 - Library and Society (2024/2025- 1st semester)
• GST 103 - Use of Library and Introduction to ICT (2011/2012 till date - 1st sem)
• LIS 205 - Library and Information Users (2019/2020 - 1st semester)
• LIS 306 - Supervision of student industrial work experience (SIWES) programme (2019/2020 - 2nd semester)
• LIS 401 - Collection Development (2019/2020 - 1st semester)
• LIS 499 - Research project (2019/2020 - 1stsemester)

Professional Skill

Custom Fields

R.A. Collation Officer: R.A. Collation Officer for National Assembly elections in Aiyetoro ward III, Ido/Osi Local Government Area, Ekiti State held on 25th February, 2023.

Editor in Chief: Editor in Chief, Fountain of Knowledge: Journal of Library and Information Science (Journal of Nigerian Library Association, Ekiti State Chapter) April 22, 2021 - 2025

Chairman: Chairman, Local Organising Committee on Workshop on Open Science Infrastructure held on 16th April, 2024 at E-library Section, Main Library, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria

Chairman: Chairman, Library Guide Review Committee, September, 2021

Chairman: University Library Promotion/Appraisal Committee 2025 till date

Chairman: Chairman, Committee for Tetfund Supply, March 2026

Member: Library, Information and Communication Services Committee, February 2026 till date

Member: Junior Staff Disciplinary Committee, January 2022 - 2025

Coordinator,: GST103 (Use of Library and ICT), 2019/2020 - 2025

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