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FUOYE Academic Staff Profile
Dr. Oluwole Akanmu ODUNOLA
Senior Lecturer
Department of Library and Information Science Education, Faculty of Education
Area of Specialization: Dr. Odunola's areas of specialization include library automation and digital libraries, emerging technologies in library and information science (such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and Internet of Things), cataloguing and classification in the e
Biography
Dr. Oluwole Akanmu Odunola is a Senior Lecturer and Acting Head of the Department of Library and Information Science at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria. An accomplished scholar with a Ph.D. in Library and Information Science from the University of Ibadan, he has over a decade of experience in library automation, digital libraries, and integrating emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and IoT into library services. His extensive research includes numerous publications indexed in reputable databases like SCOPUS and IBSS, focusing on library automation, information technology skills, and user behavior. He has supervised many postgraduate theses and actively participates in national and international professional associations. Dr. Odunola has also demonstrated strong leadership through departmental, faculty, and university committees, promoting innovative research and capacity building. His work continues to contribute significantly to advancing library practices, information access, and technology adoption in Nigeria and beyond.
Research Interests
Dr. Oluwole Akanmu Odunola's research interests encompass library automation and digital libraries, the application of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the Internet of Things in library and information science, cataloguing and classification in the digital age, information technology skills development, user behavior and information access in academic environments, digital resource management, and the innovative integration of technology to improve library services and access to information.
Qualifications
| Degree | Institution | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ph.D (Library and Information Science) | University of Ilorin | 2019 |
| MLS (Library Studies) (With Ph.D Grade | University of Ibadan | 2014 |
| B.Sc (Hon.) Computer Science (Second Class Upper Division) | University of Ilorin | 2007 |
Membership of Professional Bodies
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Postgraduate Ph.D Supervision
Demographic characteristics, information literacy skills, information seeking as factors influencing online reference services among undergraduate in South West, Nigeria
Computing skills, attitude towards innovation, perceived ease-of-use as predictors of adopting artificial intelligence in university libraries, south-west Nigeria
Social networking, knowledge management, Digital literacy skills as correlates of employee commitment among staff in university libraries South West Nigeria
Work-life-Balance, Organisational-Rewards and Leadership Styles as Correlates of Service Delivery among Librarians in South-west Nigerian University Libraries
Library-Automation, Information-Retrieval-Skills and Information Utilization as determinants of Users’ Satisfaction among Undergraduate Students in South-West, Nigeria
Postgraduate M.Sc Supervision
Staff attitude, shelving, shelf-reading as factors influencing information retrieval in academic libraries in Oyo State, Nigeria
2.Use of integrated library system and digital repository as correlates of service delivery in academic libraries in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Reading-cultures and availability of information resources as factors influencing library patronage among undergraduate students in universities in Ondo State, Nigeria
Accessibility and utilization of digital resources as factors influencing research productivity of postgraduates in universities, Ekiti State, Nigeria
5.Knowledge creation, haring and maintenance as determinant of librarians’ job performance in tertiary institution in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Exploring librarians’ awareness, institutional factors, librarians’ competency and readiness for application of fourth industrial revolution devices in university libraries, Ekiti State, Nigeria
Artificial Intelligence Use, Information Technology Skills As Determinant of Effective Service Delivery in Academic Libraries, Ekiti-State, Nigeria
Artificial Intelligence and Block-Chain Technology as Correlates of Job Productivity Among Personnel in Academic Libraries, Ekiti-State Nigeria
Perception and Special Needs as Factors Influencing the Use of Library by Physically Challenged Individuals
Knowledge Sharing Practices and Personal Competence as Correlates of Effective Service Delivery in Academic Libraries in Ekiti State, Nigeria
User Behavior and Satisfaction with Library Services in Age of Mobile Applications in Universities in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Influence of Social Media, Information Literacy on Fake-News Detection Among Postgraduates Students in University, Ekiti State Nigeria
Job Satisfaction and Organizational Reward as Factors Influencing Research Productivity of Libraries in Academic Library in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Librarians Competencies and Training Needs as Factors Influencing Blended Teaching and Learning in Universities in Ekiti State, Nigeria
Artificial Intelligence and Users Experience as Determinants of Virtual Library Assistants in University Libraries in Ekiti-State Nigeria
Professional Skill
Dr. Oluwole Akanmu Odunola possesses a range of professional skills including expertise in library automation and digital library systems, proficiency in emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the Internet of Things, advanced cataloguing and classification techniques in the digital era, information technology skills development and training, digital resource management, and the implementation of innovative technological solutions to enhance library services. Additionally, he has strong research, analytical, and project management skills in the field of library and information science.
Selected Publications
Awareness as correlate of undergraduate students’ utilisation of library software in universities in South-West, Nigeria
Authors: ODUNOLA, O. A., Tella, A. and Oyetola, S. O.
International Journal of Knowledge Content Development & Technology • 2024
Open publicationCataloguing and classification in the era of artificial intelligence, benefits and challenges from the perspective of cataloguing librarians in Oyo State, Nigeria
Authors: Tella, A., ODUNOLA, O. A. and Lawal, W. O.
Vjesnik Bibliotekara Hrvatske • 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.
Livingspring Journal of Library and Information Science • 2022
Open publicationAttitudes of library and information science undergraduate students towards librarianship profession in Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria
Authors: ODUNOLA, O. A., Babatope, E.O. and Fagbami, I. J.
FUOYE Journal of Education • 2022
Open publicationKnowledge, Beliefs and Practices of the COVID -19 Pandemic among Nigerians
Authors: Kennedy, A. E., ODUNOLA, O. A., Idowu, A. O
Library Philosophy and Practice • 2021
Open publicationDemographic variables and library patronage of undergraduate students at Universities in South West Nigeria.
Authors: Tella, A. and ODUNOLA, O. A.
Mousaion:South African Journal of Information Studies • 2020
Open publicationPerceived usefulness as correlate of undergraduate students’ patronage of online public access catalogue in South-west, Nigeria.
Authors: ODUNOLA, O. A. and Tella, A.
Cataloguing and Classification Quarterly • 2020
Open publicationInfluence of information technology skills on library patronage by undergraduate students in South-west, Nigeria
Authors: ODUNOLA, O. A. and Tella, A.
Library Philosophy and Practice (ejournal) • 2019
Open publicationEvaluation of Automated Cataloguing System in Academic Libraries in Oyo State Nigeria.
Authors: ODUNOLA, O. A., Tella, A., Oyewumi, O. O., Ogunmodede, T. A., and Oyetola, S, O.
Library Philosophy and Practice • 2019
Open publicationSurvey of Sources and Use of Information Available to Police Officers for Effective Security Services in Oyo State Nigeria.
Authors: ODUNOLA, O. A. and Ogunmodede, T. A.
FKJOLIS Journal of Library and Information Science • 2018
Open publicationRole of Social Networking for Information Seeking in a Digital Library Environment
Authors: Adigun, G. O., ODUNOLA, O. A. and Sobalaje, A. J.
IGI Global Publishing, USA. • 2016
Open publicationLibrary Use Education as a Correlate of Use of Library Resources in a Nigerian University.
Authors: Ogunmodede,T. A. Gboyega Adio and ODUNOLA O.A
Library Philosophy and Practice • 2011
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