University of Pretoria, South Africa
FUOYE Academic Staff Profile
Dr. Olabode Olajide
University Librarian
Adminstrative, University Library
Area of Specialization: Library and Information Science
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
| Degree | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Professional Qualification
Awards
Outstanding Editor-in-Chief, of Fountain of Knowledge: Journal of Library and Information Science
Assistant General Secretary, Nigerias Universities Education Students Association (NUESA), University of Ibadan Chapter
Grants
Carnegie Corporation, New York
Scholarship
Tetfund
Membership of Professional Bodies
Member
Certified librarian
Certified Teacher
Fellow
Member
Paper Presentation - Local
International Conference FUOYE Education held Fasina Conference Centre (FCC), FUOYE
Nigerian Library Association Niger State Chapter Conference
National Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Library Association, Benin City
National Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Library Association, Benin City
Paper Presentation - International
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
Postgraduate Ph.D Supervision
Self Efficacy, Organisational Commitment and Motivation as Predictors of Work Performance of Library Personnel in Universities in South West, Nigeria
Computer Self Efficasy, Information Communication Duology and Staff Capacity Building as Correlates for Innovative Service Delivery by Librarians in South West, Nigeria
Institutional factors, Use of emerging Technologies and Librarian’s competencies as factors influencing service delivery in university libraries in South-West, Nigeria.
Technology use, smart digital service and librarian’s competence as predictors of job performance in Federal Universities in South West, Nigeria.
Social Media technology us and open source software use as factors influencing service delivery in university libraries in South West, Nigeria
Postgraduate M.Sc Supervision
Staff Development and Motivation as Predictors of Job Performance in University and Polytechnic Libraries in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Artificial Intelligence Integration as Determinant of Service Efficiency in Academic Libraries in Ekiti State
Librarian’s Technology Self-Efficacy, Computer Anxiety as Correlates of Electronic Resources Management in Academic Libraries
Course Teaching
Information Literacy and User Education (
Information and Gender Studies
Book Production and Publishing
Library and Information Profession in Contemporary Society
Library and Information Services to Rural Communities
Introduction to Library and Information Science
Library and Society
Use of Library and Introduction to ICT
Library and Information Users
Supervision of student industrial work experience (SIWES) programme
Collection Development
Research project
Professional Skill
Provides effective reference and research support services to staff and students.
Oversees the selection, acquisition, cataloguing, classification, and organization of both print and electronic resources.
Ensures the maintenance of a well-balanced, relevant, and up-to-date collection that supports academic and research need
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
Selected Publications
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
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
Open publicationTeaching 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
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
Open publicationComputer 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
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
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
Open publicationAwareness, 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
Open publicationThe 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
Open publicationLibrary Digital Resource Utilization in Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Ekiti State, Nigeria
Authors: Olajide, O. & Omolehin, R. J.
Library Philosophy and Practice • 2021
Open publicationWhy school libraries remain underdeveloped in Nigeria, and the way forward.
Authors: Olajide, O. & Zinn, S.
Library Philosophy and Practic • 2020
Open publicationInformation 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
Open publicationEffective 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
Open publicationA 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
Open publicationPhoto Gallery / Picture Evidence
