Communication, Writing and Research Skills

ONWUCHEKWA, EDEAMA .O.

**** ****** ******* ****, **** 337. San Diego, CA 92108

email:******@*****.**.**, Phone No: 858-***-****

Summary:

I am seeking a part time role as an academic Librarian. I have served as an academic Librarian with nearly ten years of secondary and University experience. Specialized in developing information and literacy tools and courses to strengthen students’ research abilities. I am Self-motivated, result oriented, highly conscientious in planning, organization and implementation of projects. Experienced in clear and effective business and personal communication. Adept in researching and provision of information.

Areas of Expertise

Experienced with Library Systems (Sierra, Liberty III, Millennium and KOHA)

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Online Course Development and Writing Skils

Education

University of South Africa, Pretoria 2013-2016

PhD -Information Studies

University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana 2007– 2008

M.A- Library and Information Science

University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State 2000 – 2005

B.A- Library and Information Science/ English

Professional Experience

National Open University Library, 14/16 Ahmadu Bello Way. Lagos April 2009 – January 2017

Librarian I – Senior Academic Staff

Coordinated over 20,000 reference and Information service sessions annually which boosted the information flow in the University

Improved Library Usage statistics by conducting quarterly orientation programs for over 1,000 new library users

Supervised and regulated libraries activities of over 40 professional librarians in different study centres

Increased efficiency of the library by 50% through the reconversion and automation process of information resources

Supervised and worked with the University team in content gathering and designing of University’s library website to improve the online visibility of the University.

Established and set up functional libraries in five (5) school libraries and twenty four (24) study centres of the university

Drafted and Developed three (3) professionally related course materials for undergraduate and Masters Students in the National Open University of Nigeria

Catalogued and classified over 10,000 newly acquired books annually for easy retrieval of information materials

Supervised and regulated information and communication flow within the NOUN information centres in the 36 states in Nigeria

Improved information dissemination efficiency by 60 % through monthly Staff team up brainstorming sessions

Facilitated Quarterly team meetings and monthly report sessions for twenty to thirty staff that improved staff information and communication Flow by 65% in the library department.

Supervised and managed information professional development projects and ensured timely completion

Developed content for the design of University’s library website and social media groups

Developed course guides and training brochures that enhanced the reference service procedures and also helped the staff perform reference duties effectively.

Provided tutoring for Library Patrons (Staff and Students) of the University on the use of the electronic resources.

Worked closely with the local and internationals publishers and vendors to provide and develop the University library collection.

Coordinated monthly selective dissemination of information for 200-500 Users that improved staff research capacity.

Open Educational Resource Personnel (Member, NOUN-OER UNIT)

Developed a MOOC programme which required curriculum development and internet launch (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdVSqMWC2u4, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47aVja-_l8g

Worked with COL ( common wealth of Learning) to developed training materials for use in the awareness and sensitization of OER for staff

Partnered with UNESCO to develop a MOOC KIT on Information Literacy for students Worldwide

Drafted and Developed step-by-step training manuals in various formats(web, multimedia, and Print)

Anchored and implemented the development of the institution’s OER policy in the University.

Leadership/Administrative Roles

Secretary, Committee on Development of Policy Statement on Course Material.

Member of the Interview Panel for Library Assistants in the Library Unit

Member of the Central Working Committee of the Strategic Plan of the University.

Member- National Open University Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit

Member of the Open Educational Resources Unit of the National Open University of Nigeria

Paul Usoro and Co Law Library, 1668B Oyin jolayemi Street, V/I. Lagos. October 2008 –March 2009

Law Librarian

Coordinated quarterly research activities for over 50 (fifty) arbitrators and solicitors.

Improved the Online legal library content by 70% which increased the success rate of the legal cases.

Conducted and performed Legal Researches for legal cases and reviews to improve legal drafting sessions

Maintained and initiated a cost effective process of acquisition of over 20 volumes of legal materials in the legal year

Coordinated monthly selective dissemination of information for 100-150 legal partners

Successfully initiated and completed the reconversion and automation process of materials in the law Library

Balme Library, University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana. January 2008 – March 2008 Graduate intern Librarian

Designed and developed the reference services section to an improved e-reference section

Assisted in the recommendation for the purchase of Library materials

Supported the cataloguing/classification process in the library (using the OCLC and Millennium software)

Supported the online database services provision in the Virtual library

Professional Affiliation

Member, Nigerian Library Association (NLA

Member, American Library Association (ALA)

African Council for Distance Education (ACDE)

Member, Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CIILIP-UK)

Member, Librarian’s Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN)

References available on request

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