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Prof. Olubanke Mofoluwaso Bankole

Professor | Professor

Faculty of Education · Department of Library and Information Science Education

Specialization Library and Information Science

Office: Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Education, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti

Phone: 002347063876628

Email: olubanke.bankole@fuoye.edu.ng

Biography

Professor Olubanke Mofoluwaso Bankole is a distinguished scholar, educator, researcher , and academic administrator. She is a Professor of Library and Information Science at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Nigeria. She holds a B.Sc.(Hons) degree in Microbiology from Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye, and both a Master of Library Science(MLS) and a PhD in Library and Information Science from the University of Ibadan. Professor Bankole began her professional career in 2003 as a Librarian II at Olabisi Onabanjo University before serving at the Federal University of Agriculture , Abeokuta. In 2013, she joined FUOYE as a Senior Librarian and subsequently rose to the rank of Professor through her outstanding contributions to teaching, research. community service, and academic leadership. A recipient of two prestigious U.S. Carnegie Fellowships, Professor Bankole has published extensively in reputable national and International journals. Her research interests include library and information services, information literacy, knowledge management and scholarly communication. Professor Bankole served as pioneer Head of Department of Library and Information Science for four academic sessions, during which she strengthened the Department through improved learning resources, and acquisition of modern cataloguing and classification facilities. She also served as Dean of the Faculty of Education from 2022 to 2025, providing visionary leadership that resulted in staff expansion, construction of new academic facilities, successful NUC accreditation of programmes, introduction of PGDE, postgraduate programmes, establishment of FUOYE Staff School, and the commencement of TRCN preparatory classes, which consistently recorded outstanding success rates. Under her leadership, the Faculty successfully hosted the 2nd International Conference in 2025 with over 80 scholarly presentations and launched its online Faculty journal. She also served as Chairperson of the NLA, Ekiti State Chapter , from 2022 to 2025, where she promoted professional development, advocacy, collaboration, and excellence within the library and information profession.

Research Interests

Health Information, Information Literacy, Reference and Serials Management, and Digital Librarianship

Qualifications

Selected Publications

  1. A systematic review of mobile learning and open access repositories: Bringing the digital device in West Africa
    Authors: Bankole, O. M. and Jegede, J. O.
    FUOYE Journal of Education (Conference Special Edition) (2025)
  2. Staff Training and job satisfaction as factors influencing service delivery in academic libraries in Ondo State, Nigeria
    Authors: Ajayi, O, and Bankole, O. M.
    International Journal of Engineering, Management and Humanities (IJEMH) 6(4) (2025)
  3. Business Risk Identification Techniques and Entrepreneurial Sucess: Evidence from selected Tertiary Institutions' Students in Ekiti State Nigeria
    Authors: Ajimuse, M. S., Bankole, O. M.
    FUOYE Journal of Education Management 1(1) (2024)
  4. Teaching artificial Intelligence: Implications for Library Practice.
    Authors: Adekoya, C.O., Bankole, O. M., Odunola, O. A., Omolehin, J. R., Gbotoso, A. O.
    FUOYE International Journal of Education (FIJED) 7(1) (2024)
  5. Bridging Theory and Practice: Evaluating LIS Students Attitude and Commitment to SIWESS at Federal University Oye-Ekiti
    Authors: Bankole, O. M., Olusola, A. O., Momoh, I. A.
    Journal of Library and Information Science 26(2) (2024)
  6. Accessing the Quality of University Library services by Undergraduate Library Users of Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State
    Authors: Bello, G. O., Bankole, O. M.
    Fountain of Knowledge Journal of Library and Information Science (FKJOLIS) 9(2) (2024)
  7. The Role of Librarians in Health Information Diffusion in the Digital Age
    Authors: Bankole, O. M. and Busayo, I. O.
    Wukari International Studies Journal 7(1) (2023)
  8. Information Technology skills as correlate of quality services by library personnel in Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
    Authors: Odunola, O. A., Akinfolarin, D. T., Bankole, O. M., and Odunola, O. A.
    Living Spring Journal of Library and Information Science, 3(1) (2022)
  9. Perceptions Towards Adoption of Online Learning Under COVID-19 Pandemic Among Library and Information Science Students
    Authors: Bankole, O. M.
    European Journal of Interactive Multimedia and Education 3(2) (2022)
  10. Reproductive Health Information seeking Behaviour among Undergraduates of federal University Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria
    Authors: Bankole, O. M. and Busayo, I. O.
    Journal of Library and Information Science 24(2) (2022)
  11. Strategies for promoting effective use of school libraries.
    Authors: Bankole, O. M. and Odunola, O. A.
    Foundation of effective teaching: a handbook on Teaching Practice (2021)
  12. Sustainable Development Goals for All by Year 2030: Challenges of Health Information Dissemination by Libraries in Nigeria
    Authors: Bankole, O. M.
    Owena Journal of Library and Information Science 9 (1 & 2) (2020)
  13. The Potential role of libraries and librarians in the fight against Covid-19 pandemic in Nigeria
    Authors: Babalola, S. O., Bankole, O
    Livingspring Journal of Library and Information Science (LILIS) 2(1) (2020)
  14. Use of Social Networking Sites (SNS) by Undergraduates of Federal University Oye Ekiti, Nigeria
    Authors: Bankole, O. M. and Otunla, A. O.
    Convenant Journal of Library and Information Science 3(2) (2020)
  15. Serials, reference sources and services, and intellectual property rights (GST 103)
    Authors: Bankole, O. M.
    A handbook on course materials for General Studies Programmes (2019)
  16. A Survey of Reading Habits of First Year Students of Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
    Authors: Bankole, O. M. and Akinyede, B.
    FOUYE Journal of Education 2.2 (2019)
  17. The Education Role of the Library in Combating HIV/AIDS in Nigeria
    Authors: Bankole, O. M. and Babalola, S.
    FOUYE Journal of Education 2.1 (2019)
  18. Pattern of Usage of Internet among Students of Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
    Authors: Bankole, O. M. and Adio, G. (2018)
  19. Sources of Knowledge and Perceptions of the involvement of librarians in the fight against HIV/AIDS by Nigerian University Students
    Authors: Bankole, O. M.
    Journal of Information and Knowledge Management 8.4 (2018)
  20. Influence of Access to HIV/AIDS Information on the knowledge of Federal University Undergraduates in Nigeria
    Authors: Bankole, O. M. and Abioye, A.
    LIBRI 68(2) (2018)
  21. The Role of Libraries in the attainment of Sustainable Development Goal Agenda of Health for all by year 2030 in Nigeria
    Authors: Bankole, O. M.
    Fountain of Knowledge Journal of Library and Information Science (2017)
  22. Awareness and sources of contraception information among Nigerian female students
    Authors: Bankole, O. M. and Onasote, A. O.
    Information Development 33.2 (2017)
  23. Underutilization of Library Journals: A case Study of BOWEN University Library
    Authors: Otunla, A. O., and Bankole, O. M.
    Gateway Library Journal 19 (2016)
  24. Use of electronic information resources by undergraduates of Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
    Authors: Bankole, O. M. and Ajiboye, B. A.
    International of Digital Library Services 5.4 (2015)
  25. Internet Access and Usage by the Students of Obafemi Awolowo College of Health Science, Sagamu, Ogun State
    Authors: Onosote, A. O., Bankole, O. M. and Oyedipe, W. J.
    Owena Journal of Library and Information Science 5.1&2 (2013)
  26. Teachers' Attitude and Competence Towards the Use of ICT Resources: A Case Study of University of Agriculture Lecturers, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
    Authors: Bamigboye, O. B., Bankole, O. M., Ajiboye, B. A. and George, A. E
    The Information Manager 13.1 & 2 (2013)
  27. User Survey of 24-hour library service during examination periods at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
    Authors: Ajiboye, B. A. and Bankole, O. M.
    Journal of Access Services 10.3 (2013)
  28. Factors Affecting Library Use by Academic Staff and Students of Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State
    Authors: Bakare, O. D., Owolabi, O. A., Bamigboye, O. B. and Bankole, O. M.
    Publication of the Pacific Northwest Library Association, USA (2013)
  29. The Use of Library Electronic Resources by Academic Staff at Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
    Authors: Salaam, M. O., Ajiboye, B. A. and Bankole, O. M.
    Publication of the Pacific Northwest Library Association (2013)
  30. The Use of internet services and resources by Scientists at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Nigeria
    Authors: Bankole, O. M.
    Program 47(1) (2012)
  31. Internet Use Among Undergraduate Students of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Nigeria
    Authors: Bankole, O. M. and Babalola, S
    Library Philosophy and Practice (2012)
  32. Use of newspapers by students of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye
    Authors: Bankole, O. M. and Babalola, S.
    Library Philosophy and Practices (2011)
  33. A review of biological deterioration of library materials and possible control strategies in the topics
    Authors: Bankole, O. M.
    Library Review 59(6) (2010)
  34. Piracy of some copyrighted information materials among students of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State, Nigeria
    Authors: Bankole, O. M.
    International Journal of Information and Communication Technology (2010)
  35. Controlled Vocabulary faceted classification scheme and information
    Authors: Bankole, O. M.
    Current Trends in Library and Information Science (2009)
  36. The contribution of philanthropic organizations to collection development in Nigerian academic libraries
    Authors: Oshinaike, A. B., Bankole, O. M. and Oyelude, A. A.
    Library Herald 46(1) (2008)
  37. Awareness and Opinions about HIV/AIDS amon Secondary School Teachers in Ogun State, Nigeria
    Authors: Bankole, O. M. and Mabekoje, O. O.
    Scientific Research and Essays 3(6) (2008)
  38. A survey of information sources used by secondary school students in Ogun State, Nigeria for knowledge and attitudes towards HIV/AIDS
    Authors: Odunsanya, O. K. and Bankole, O. M.
    Afircan Journal of Library, Archives and Information Science 16(1) (2006)

Professional Qualification

Awards

Grants

Membership of Professional Bodies

Paper Presentation - Local

Paper Presentation - International

Postgraduate Ph.D Supervision

Postgraduate M.Sc Supervision

Undergraduate Project Supervision

Course Teaching

Professional Skill

Information Literacy100%
Cataloguing and Classification95%
Library Management Systems100%
Presentation Skills95%
Reference Service100%

Custom Fields

Dean, Faculty of Education: 2024-2025

Acting Dean, Faculty of Education: 2022/2023 & 2023/2024

Chairman, Faculty Management Committee: 2022-2025

Chairman, Faculty Curriculum Committee: 2022-2025

Chairman, Faculty Sandwich Committee: 2022-2025

Chairman, Appointment and Promotions Committee: 2022-2025

Deputy Dean, Faculty of Education: 2021-2022

Treasurer, Committee of Deans and Directors: 2022-2025

Member, School of Post Graduate Studies: 2022-2025

Member, University Ceremonial Committee: 2022-2025

Monitoring Officer for Faculty Teaching Practice Exercise: 2021-to Date

Member, FUOYE Staff School Governing Board: 2023 to Date

Editor-in-Chief, FUOYE International Journal of Education: 2022-to Date

Editor-in-Chief, Fountain of Knowledge Journal of Library and Information Science: 2021-2025

Acting Head, Department of Library and Information Science: 2017-2020

Faculty Representative, Business Committee of Senate: 2017-2020

Level Adviser, Department of Library and Information Science: 2017-2022

Coordinator, Department of Library and Information Science: 2016

Member, University Senate: 2016 to Date

LOC Chairperson, TEEAL/AGORA Workshop: 2016

UL Representative, on the Faculty Board of Science: 2014-2016

Chairman, Nigerian Library Association, Ekiti State Chapter: 2021-2025

Council Member, Nigerian Library Association: 2021-2025

Member, Committee of Deans of Education of Nigerian Universities (CODENU): 2022-2025

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