University of Pretoria
FUOYE Academic Staff Profile
Prof. Olubanke Mofoluwaso Bankole
Professor
Department of Library and Information Science Education, Faculty of Education
Area of Specialization: Library and Information Science
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
| Degree | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D ( Library and Information Science) | University of Ibadan, Ibadan | 2015 |
| Master of Library , Archival and Information Studies | University of Ibadan, Ibadan | 2003 |
| Bachelor of Science (Hons) Microbiology Second Class Upper | Ogun State University ( now Olabisi Onabanjo University) | 1998 |
| Professional Development Programme for the Next Generation African Library and Information Professionals | University of Pretoroa | 2015 |
| Senior School Certificate | The West African Examinations Council | 1992 |
Professional Qualification
Awards
Emerald Literati
FUOYE Governing Council
Vice-Chancellor, Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta (FUNAAB) for the 24 hour library services provided during 2011/2012 First Semester Examinations
Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State
Grants
Carnegie grant
Tetfund
Carnegie Foundation
Membership of Professional Bodies
2
Council Member
Chairman
Member
Member
Paper Presentation - Local
Afe Babalola University Ado-Ekiti
Fasina Conference Centre
'Nimbe Adedipe Library , FUNAAB
Paper Presentation - International
Kleivits Kloon, South Africa
Postgraduate Ph.D Supervision
Problockchain Technology, Digital Skills and Institutional Factors Influencing Knowledge Management Practices in University Libraries, South-West Nigeria
Work-Life Balance, Organizational Rewards, Leadership Styles as Correlates of Service Delivery Among Librarians in South-West Nigerian University Libraries
Digital Literacy, Mobile Technologies and Artificial Intelligence as Factors Influencing Service Delivery in University Libraries, South-West Nigeria
Institutional support, Infrastructural adequacy, staff Competencies as determinants of service innovation among personnel in public University libraries, southwest, Nigeria
Postgraduate M.Sc Supervision
User Education and Staff Competence as Predictors of User Satisfaction in University Libraries in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Mobile Learning and Online Access as Correlates of Electronic Resource Utilization Among Undergraduates in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Feedback Mechanisms and Information Literacy Influencing Service Productivity Among Library Professionals in Academic Libraries in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Artificial Intelligence-Powered Tools and Staff Digital Literacy on Service Delivery in Academic Libraries in Southwest Nigeria
Digital Preservation Knowledge, Technological Competence as Correlates of Librarians' Self-Efficacy in Managing Electronic-Resources in Universities in Ekiti-State
Information Technology Utilization and Library Management Systems as Determinants of Service Delivery in Universities, Ekiti State Nigeria
Digital Reference Services and Digital Literacy as Predictors of Users Satisfaction in University Libraries, South-West, Nigeria
Staff training, motivation and Job Satisfaction as factors influencing service delivery in academic libraries in Ondo State
Undergraduate Project Supervision
The Role of Library Committee in the Development of Academic Libraries: A Case Study of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti Library
Use and User Satisfaction with Library Resources and Services by Undergraduate Students in Federal University, Oye Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
Availability and Utilization of Reference Source and Services in Ekiti State University Library
Knowledge of Sustainable Development Goals Among Library Personnel in Academic Libraries in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Investigating the Accessibility and Utilization of Grey Literature by Undergraduates in Federal University Oye Ekiti, Ekiti
Influence of Information and Communication Technology on Cataloguing and Classification Process of Library Books by Academic Libraries in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Funding of Academic Libraries in Ekiti State
Availability and Utilization of School Library Resources in Secondary Schools in Oye Local Government Area of Ekiti State
Attitudes and Commitment of Library and Information Science Undergraduates of institutions in Ekiti State Towards students Industrial Work Experience Schemes
Theft and Mutilation of Library Materials in University Libraries in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Role of Academic Libraries on Accreditation of Undergraduate Programmes of Universities in Ekiti State
Promoting Effective Use of Library Resources and Services Among Undergraduate Students in Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
Assessing the Quality of University Library Services by Undergraduates of Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
Information Needs and Information Resource Utilization by Yam Growers in Ekiti State
Library Utilization and Knowledge Sharing Practices as Predictors of Reading Culture among Undergraduates in Federal University Oye Ekiti
An Assessment of Information Literacy Competence of Library Professionals in Academic Libraries in Ekiti-State, Nigeria
Use of Electronic Information Resources by Undergraduate Nursing Students of Federal University Oye Ekiti
Use of Electronic Information Resources and Academic Performance of Education Students in Federal University Oye-Ekiti
An Assessment of Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme by Students in Science Based Discipline: A Case Study of Federal University Oye Ekiti, Ekiti State Nigeria
Use of Reference Resources and Research Productivity of Postgraduate Students at the Federal University Oye Ekiti, Library, Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
Staff Training and Job Performance of Library Personnel in Two Selected University Libraries in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Source of Information, Knowledge, Attitude and Perception of Undergraduate Students in Federal University Oye-Ekiti about Covid-19
Information Literacy Skills and Use of Library Resources by Library and Information Science Students in Federal University Oye-Ekiti
Information Seeking Behaviour of Health Workers Two Teaching Hospitals in State
Students Perception of Online Learning in Federal University Oye Ekiti
Information Seeking Behaviour of Farmers in Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
The Use of Social Media for Health Information Seeking among Federal University Oye-Ekiti Undergraduate Students
Impact of Human Resources Development Programmes on Productivity of Library Professional in Academic Libraries in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Nutrition Information Seeking Behaviour of Pregnant Women in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Use of Internet for Health Information by Nursing Students of Ekiti State University, Ekiti
Reproductive Health Information Seeking Behavior of Education Students in Federal University Oye-Ekiti
Awareness, Availability and Use of Electronic Information Resources among Law Students, Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
The Adoption and Use of E-books by Undergraduate Students in Federal University Oye Ekiti
Covid 19 Information Seeking Behaviour of Library and Information Science Students in Federal University Oye Ekiti
Information Needs, Sources in Information Seeking Behaviour of Women Artisans in Ado Metropolis, Ekiti State, Nigeria
Roles of Academic Libraries in the Accreditation of Courses and Teaching Programmes in Two Selected Universities in Ekiti State
Information Sharing, Evaluation and Diffusion of Fake News on Social Media Among Federal University Oye-Ekiti Students, Ekiti State, Nigeria
Access to and Use of Reproductive Health Information Among Female Undergraduate in University
Impact of Integrated Library Software on Library Services in Kenneth Dike Library, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Use of Academic Information Resources by Faculty Members of Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
Investigating the Accessibility and Utilization of Grey Literature by Undergraduates in Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti
Nutrition Information Seeking Behaviors of Health Education Students in Federal University Oye-Ekiti
Utilization of Information and Communication Technology Among Reproductive Health Professionals in Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ekiti State
Users’ Satisfaction with Library Resources and Services in Federal University Oye Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
Use of Mobile Devices for Information Seeking Among LIS Students in Federal University Oye Ekiti
Awareness and Use of Open Access Resources or Academic Activities Among Undergraduates in Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
Information Seeking Behaviour of Health Information Student in Federal University Oye-Ekiti
The Role of Library Committee in the Development of Academic Libraries: A Case Study of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti Library
The Use of Internet for Health Information Among Female Undergraduates in Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
Health Information Seeking Behaviour of Market Women in Oye Local Government
Information Seeking Behaviour of Students of Basic Medical Sciences in Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
Sources and Use Contraception Information Among Female Undergraduate of Federal University Oye Ekiti, Ekiti State
Health Information Seeking Behaviour of Pregnant Women in Oye Local Government, Ekiti State, Nigeria
Course Teaching
Library and Information Services to the Rural Communities
Collection Development
Entrepreneurship in Information Services
Library, Information and Resources
Serials Management
FOUNDATION OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICE TO RURAL AREA COMMUNITY
LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICE TO RURAL AREA COMMUNITY
REFERENCE AND INFORMATION SERVICES
RESEARCH AND STATISTICAL METHODS IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT
LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICE TO RURAL AREA COMMUNITY
LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICE TO RURAL AREA COMMUNITY
REFERENCE AND INFORMATION SERVICES
RESEARCH AND STATISTICAL METHODS IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT
MANAGEMENT OF LIBRARIES & INFORMATION CENTRE
LEGAL ISSUES IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
SCHOOL LIBRARIES AND MEDIA RESOURCE CENTRES
SERIAL MANAGEMENT
Legal issues in library and information science
Reference and Information Services
Research and Statistical Methods in Library and Information Science
Collection Development
Legal issues in library and information science
Research and Statistical Methods in Library and Information Science
Collection Development
LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICE TO RURAL AREA COMMUNITY
LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICE TO RURAL AREA COMMUNITY
NATIONAL AND PUBLIC LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION CENTERS
SERIAL MANAGEMENT
SERIALS MANAGEMENT
Information and community development
Legal issues in library and information science
Library and Information Services for Children and Adolescents
Reference and information services
Collection Development
Library Environment and Buildings
Information and Community Development
Legal Issues in Library and Information Science
Reference and Information Services
Introduction to Information Ethics
Professional Skill
Knowledge of how to search, retrieve, evaluate, and ethical use of information
Description and subject classification of library books
Use of Koha modules , and OPAC
Powerpoint
Personalized reference service
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
Selected Publications
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
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
Open publicationBusiness 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
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
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
Open publicationAccessing 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
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
Open publicationInformation 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
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
Open publicationReproductive 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
Open publicationStrategies 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pattern of Usage of Internet among Students of Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
Authors: Bankole, O. M. and Adio, G.
• 2018
Open publicationSources 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
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
Open publicationThe 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
Awareness and sources of contraception information among Nigerian female students
Authors: Bankole, O. M. and Onasote, A. O.
Information Development 33.2 • 2017
Underutilization of Library Journals: A case Study of BOWEN University Library
Authors: Otunla, A. O., and Bankole, O. M.
Gateway Library Journal 19 • 2016
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
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
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
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
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
Open publicationThe 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
Open publicationThe Use of internet services and resources by Scientists at Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Nigeria
Authors: Bankole, O. M.
Program 47(1) • 2012
Internet Use Among Undergraduate Students of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Nigeria
Authors: Bankole, O. M. and Babalola, S
Library Philosophy and Practice • 2012
Open publicationUse of newspapers by students of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye
Authors: Bankole, O. M. and Babalola, S.
Library Philosophy and Practices • 2011
Open publicationA review of biological deterioration of library materials and possible control strategies in the topics
Authors: Bankole, O. M.
Library Review 59(6) • 2010
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
Open publicationControlled Vocabulary faceted classification scheme and information
Authors: Bankole, O. M.
Current Trends in Library and Information Science • 2009
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
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
Open publicationA 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
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