Librarians' Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN)
Miss SHUKURAH OMOWUMI JUNAID
Graduate Librarian
Central Library, University Library
Area of Specialization: Academic Librarianship, Electronic Library Services, Digital Information Management, Research Support Services, Data Analytics & Information Services, Artificial Intelligence Applications in Libraries, et al.
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.
Professional Qualification
Awards
National Association of Library and Information Science Students (NALISS, FUOYE CHAPTER)
Nigerian Library and Information Science Students' Association (N-LISSA).
National Association of Library and Information Science Students (NALISS, FUOYE CHAPTER) FYB KLASS'20
Scholarship
The Osun Indigenes Organisation, USA Chapter
Prizes
FuoyeNews
Membership of Professional Bodies
Member
Active Member
Undergraduate Project Supervision
INFORMATION SEEKING BEHAVIOUR AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN EKITI STATE UNIVERSITY
Selected Publications
The hidden price of free learning: how nigeria youths trade privacy for digital skills
Authors: Shukurah Omowumi Junaid
technext β’ 2025
Open publicationFrom consent to consequences: EdTech platforms handle user data in the age of AI
Authors: Shukurah Omowumi Junaid
wikkitimes β’ 2025
Open publicationAI & Online Lending Apps in Nigeria: How Algorithm shape borrowers' privacy and financial rights
Authors: Shukurah Omowumi Junaid
wikkitimes β’ 2025
Open publicationObserverβs Diary: Edo Guber At Orhionmwon Local Government
Authors: Shukurah Omowumi Junaid
Campus Reporter Africa β’ 2020
Open publication