UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN
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CURRICULUM VITAÉ
NAME: IWU-JAMES Juliana
POST APPLIED FOR: Deputy University Librarian
GENDER: Female
DATE OF BIRTH: December 28, 1980
PLACE OF BIRTH: Bauchi, Bauchi L.G.A
NATIONALITY: Nigerian
STATE OF ORIGIN: Abia State/ Umuahia- North
MARITAL STAUS: Married
NUMBER OF CHILDREN: 3 (Ages: 11, 8 & 7)
NAME\ ADDRESS OF NEXT OF KIN: Engr. James Gabriel Ameh
Electrical / Information Engineering (EIE) Department, Covenant University. Ota, Ogun State. 080********, 080********
CONTACT ADDRESS: Block Y, Flat 1, New Estate, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria
POSTAL ADDRESS: Centre for Learning Resources, Covenant University, Ota, Km. 10, Idiroko Rd., P.M.B. 1023, Ota, Ogun State.
PHONE NUMBER: 080********; 080********
E- MAIL: admxbe@r.postjobfree.com admxbe@r.postjobfree.com
PRESENT EMPLOYER: Covenant University
CURRENT STATUS: Principal Librarian
SALARY SCALE / STEP: CUASS10/08
INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED AND QUALIFICATIONS WITH DATE
s/n
Schools/ institutions attended
Year
Qualifications obtained
Grade
1
Babcock University
2018-2021
PhD in Library and Information Science
PhD
2
University of Ibadan
2008-2010
Masters in Library and Information Science (MLIS)
PhD Grade
3.
University of Maiduguri
1998-2002
Bachelor of Library science (BLS)
Second Class Upper division
(2.1)
4
Command Day Secondary school Bauchi, Bauchi State
1991-1996
Senior Secondary School Certificate
SSCE
CERTIFICATIONS
Work smarter, Not Harder: Time Management for personal & Professional Productivity- University of California, Irvine- USA• 2020
Procurement & Sourcing: Introduction- Rutgers The State University of New Jersey- USA • 2020
Initiating and Planning Projects- University of California, Irvine- USA• 2020
Proposal and Grant Writing Skills Course- African Women in Agricultural Research and Development- Africa •2018
Statistical Package for Social Sciences- Digital Bridge Institute- Nigeria •2018
RESEARCH / PUBLICATIONS
Journal Articles
1.Iwu-James, J., Haliso. Y, Soyemi O & Madukoma, E. (2021). Influence of institutional support on research productivity of academic librarians in South west Nigeria. Global journal of Applied Management and social sciences 21, 95-103
2.Haliso. Y., Iwu-James, J., Soyemi O & Madukoma, E. (2021). Promoting Research productivity among librarians: the intervening role of institutional support. Covenant Journal of Library and information sience. 3(2)
3.Iwu-James, J., Haliso, Y & Ifijeh, G. (2020). Leveraging competitive intelligence for successful marketing of academic library services- New Review of Academic Librarianship 26(1).
4.Ifijeh, G., Idiegbeyan-Ose, J., Iwu-James, J. & Esse, U. (2019). Supporting the fight against terrorism: A proposal for public library services provision for internally displaced persons in North-East Nigeria - Public Library Quarterly 38(1).
5.Ifijeh, G., Ilo, P., Asaolu, A., Iwu-James, J., & Segun-Adeniran, C. (2019). Faculty Acceptance to Archive in Nigerian Institutional Repositories: A Review. Journal of Archival Organization, 16(4), 151-162.
6.Idiegbeyan-Ose, J., Izuagbe, R., Ifijeh, G., Ilogho, J., Iwu-James, J., & Osinulu, I. (2018). Library disasters in developing countries: A literature review of experiences and way forward. Bilgi Dünyası, 19(2), 275-296.
7.Iwu-James, J., & Ifijeh, G. (2016). Price Analysis and Acquisition of Indigenous Books in Nigerian Libraries. Chinese Librarianship: an International Electronic Journal, 41, 85-96.
8.Asaolu, A. O., Ifijeh, G., Iwu-James, J., & Osayande, O. (2016). Newspaper coverage of Ebola virus disease epidemic in Nigeria: implications for prevention and control. The Intern Ational Journal Of Communication And Health, 10, 53- 58.
9.Iroaganachi, M., Iwu-James, J. & Esse, U. (2015). Software Selection and Deployment for Library Cooperation and Resource Sharing Among Academic Libraries in South-West Nigeria- DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology, 35(1)
10.Ifijeh, G., Iwu-James, J., & Osinulu, I. (2015). From binding to digitization: issues in newspaper preservation in Nigerian academic libraries. Serials Review, 41(4), 242- 249.
11.Iroaganachi, M. A., & Iwu-James, J. (2013). Library And Information Science Education And Wealth Creation:.. A Paradigm Shift. Journal of Library, Educational Media and Information Studies (JOLEMIS), 5(1), 73-82
12.Njeze, M. E., & Iwu-James, J. (2013). Capacity Building Initiatives in Preservation Techniques: A Case Study of Nigerian Universities. Brazilian Journal of Information Science: research trends, 7(1).
13.Iwu-James, J., & Itsekor, V. (2012). Enhancing Information Access and Use for The Dyslexics Adopting New Strategies for Public Libraries In Nigeria. Nigerian Journal Library, Archival and Information Science, 1(13), 45-52.
14.Itsekor, V., & Iwu-James, J. (2012). Influence of digital literacy on career progression and work motivation of academic library staff in South-West, Nigeria. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal), 3-24.
15.Iwu- James, J & Mercy, I. A. (2012). An assessment of the training and retraining needs of Nigerian cataloguers. Samaru Journal of Information Studies, 12(1-2), 1-6.
16.Iwu-James, J. (2011). Effective motivation of paraprofessional staff in academic libraries in Nigeria. Library Philosophy and Practice, 1-10.
17.Iwu-James, J & Njeze Mirale (2011). Role of Corporate Social Responsibility in Public Library Development: The Experience of Simon Adebo Public Library Nigeria. Journal of Library and Information Science. 36(1&2)
18.Iwu-James, J., & Yusuf, F. (2011). A comparative gender study of the factors affecting motivation of professional and paraprofessional staff of selected private university libraries in Ogun State, Nigeria. Gender and Behaviour, 9(1), 3782-3797.
19.Iwu-James, J. (2011). Problems of the Book Publishing Industry in Nigeria: The Onibonje Publishers Experience after 50 Years. PNLA Quarterly, 75(3), 105-111.
20.Yusuf, F. O., & Iwu-James, J. (2010). Use of academic library: A case study of Covenant University, Nigeria. Chinese librarianship: an international electronic journal, 1- 12.
Chapters in Books
21.Idiegbeyan-Ose, J., Ifijeh, G., Iwu-James, J., & Ilogho, J. (2020). Management of institutional repositories (IR) in developing countries. In Digital Libraries and Institutional Repositories: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice (pp. 356- 382). IGI Global.
22. Iwu-James, J., Idiegbeyan-Ose, J., Ifijeh, G., Segun-Adeniran, C., & Esse, U. C. (2019). Information Access for Rural Women in Nigeria. In Handbook of Research on Rural Sociology and Community Mobilization for Sustainable Growth (pp. 112- 131). IGI global.
23.Ifijeh, G., Iwu-James, J., Izuagbe, R., & Nwaogu, H. (2019). Faculty Using E-Journals in Developing Countries: Issues and Challenges. Faculty Roles and Changing Expectations in the New Age, 156-175. IGI global.
24.Idiegbeyan-Ose, J., Ifijeh, G., Ilogho, J. E., Iwu-James, J., & Izuagbe, R. (2019). Disaster in Libraries in Developing Countries: The Need for Digital Preservation of Information Resources. In Analysis, Conservation, and Restoration of Tangible and Intangible Cultural Heritage (pp. 431-449). IGI global.
25.Ifijeh, G., Ilogho, J., Iwu-James, J., Michael-Onuoha, H. C., & Osinulu, I. (2019). Social Media Use in Academic Libraries: Applications and Implications in a Developing Country. In Social Media for Communication and Instruction in Academic Libraries (pp. 237-257). IGI Global. -IGI Books.
26.Iwu-James, J., Izuagbe, R. Itsekor, V. Fagbohun, M. (2018). The Role of the School Library in Empowering Visually Impaired Children With Lifelong Information Literacy Skills. In Instructional Strategies in General Education and Putting the Individuals With Disabilities Act (IDEA) Into Practice (pp. 245- 271). IGI Global.
Conference Proceedings
27.Adebayo, O., Iwu-James, J., Olawoyin, O., Fagbohun, M., Esse, U., Yusuf, F., ... & Owolabi, S. (2019). Blended learning in higher education: implication and strategies for academic library support. Proceedings of INTED 2019 Conference 11th-13th March 2019, Valencia, Spain
28.Yusuf, F., Segun-Adeniran, C., Esse, U., Izuagbe, R., Iwu-James, J., Adebayo, O., ... & Owolabi, S. (2019). Gravitating Towards Technology in Education: Place of Makerspace. Proceedings of INTED 2019 Conference 11th- 13th March 2019, Valencia, Spain
29. Ifijeh, G., Iwu-James, J., & Oyeronke A. (2016). Digital Inclusion and Sustainable Development in Nigeria: The Role of Libraries in driving inclusive and sustainable development in Africa: models, methods, and policies. 3rd Covenant University International Conference on African Development Issues (CU-ICADI, 2016).
THESIS/DISSERTATION
Collaboration, ICT Skills, Institutional Support and Research Productivity of Academic Librarians in South-West, Nigeria (Ph.D)
Motivation of Professional and Paraprofessional Staff of Academic Libraries in South-West Nigeria (MLS)
Academic Status of Librarians in Academic Libraries: A Case Study of Librarians in Ramat Library, University of Maiduguri (B.LS)
WORK HISTORY
Covenant University Library
Title: Senior Librarian (a) / Head of Serials Services Division 2015- 2018
Prepare the unit’s budget for onward submission to the University Librarian
Maintains print periodicals in the library as well as online databases and information systems
Supervise and train personnel in the department on serials module procedures and processes
Promoting access to serial resources for library users
Manage the library’s archive
Ensure that all print and electronic resources, library environment and personnel are adequate for NUC and other types of accreditations.
And other duties as assigned by the university Librarian
Covenant University Library
Title: Senior Librarian (b) / Deputy Head of Technical Services Division/ 2011- 2015
Responsibilities:
Prepare the unit’s budget for onward submission to the University Librarian
Provide supervision and training on cataloguing standards and tools to paraprofessionals, students on intern and subordinate colleagues
Participate in developing cataloguing and metadata policies and procedures for the University Library
Assist the Head of Technical services in providing expertise for the implementation and workflows of the technical services.
Monitor developments and changes in standards and tools required for technical services
Deployment of ICTs in Library Service Delivery
Research new techniques and technologies for cataloging, share findings with colleagues and make recommendations for implementation in department processes as appropriate
Participate in classification of library resources
Assume authority in the absence of the Head of technical services
Covenant University Library
Title: Librarian I / Cataloguing/ Reference/Liaison Librarian 2011-2015
Responsibilities:
Creation of bibliographic records by performing original cataloging
Import record into the local system
Enter appropriate holdings information, barcode and create item records
Reformatting available copy or re-cataloging to update standards or alter treatment in order to achieve optimum bibliographic control and access
Resolve conflicting call numbers and titles whether in new or existing resources
Check items in library management software to ensure that records follows established practice
Identify, sort, and correct items without full or useable call numbers
Process items to be withdrawn from the library, replacement copies, and volumes or copies to be added to holdings as assigned
Serve as primary liaison to Civil, Mechanical and Electrical engineering departments
Establish dynamic, collaborative networks and relationships with researchers, faculty staff, and students in Covenant University
Identify and support information needs through the provision of novel services
Promote awareness of library services and resources
Assist customers, in person, over the telephone, via e-mail or text or chat in finding information in various print and electronic resources, both in-house and remote
Facilitating and supporting learning by teaching information retrieval skills to students and staff through library orientation exercise
Dealing with user enquiries which may involve one-on-one advice sessions;
Covenant University Library
Title: Librarian II / Acquisition / Collection Development Librarian
2007- 2011
Responsibilities:
Compare and verify price quotation by vendors to ensure effective, low-cost and quality purchases
Oversee ordering, invoicing, and receiving for all materials in print, digital, and electronic formats
Spend time reviewing catalogs distributed by book publishers
Create a list of items to be ordered and compare the list to books and materials the library already owns to avoid duplication.
Maintain records on the number of purchases made, costs.
Work with auditors to ensure supply of quality and affordable library resources
Verify receipt of items purchased
Circulate selection lists and catalogues to departments for comments and selection
Compile statistics on purchases, such as total purchases, average price, and fund allocations
Coordinate the students book acquisition scheme
Ensure that lost books/resources are adequately paid for by defaulters
Zaranda Hotels Ltd, managed by NANET Hotels Ltd
Bauchi, Bauchi state.
March 2004-December 2005
Title: Front office supervisor
Responsibilities:
Coordinating front office activities
Resolving problems arising from guests' complaints,
Assigning duties and shifts to workers and observing performances to ensure adherence to hotel policies and established operating procedures.
Reporting to the General Manager
Cooperating with other department heads to ensure coordination of hotel activities.
Answering inquiries pertaining to hotel policies and services
Zaranda Hotels Ltd, managed by NANET Hotels Ltd.
Bauchi, Bauchi state.
March 2003-march 2004
Title: Receptionist- National youth service Corps (NYSC)
Responsibilities:
Taking and passing on messages
Handling foreign exchange
Compiling guests' bills
Taking payment
Ordering room service
Ordering taxis for guests
Answering questions about facilities and amenities in the hotel and the surrounding area.
Making computerized reservations and keeping the system up-to-date.
Using fax machines, as well as the telephone switchboard.
Wesley nursery and primary school Bauchi, Bauchi state
December 2005-2007
Title: Administrative Officer
Collecting fees and /or funds from pupils and parents
Compiling data from a variety of sources(e.g. ticket sales) for the purpose of ensuring the accuracy and timely completion of transactions
Documenting materials for the purpose of disseminating information to the appropriate parties concerned
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
Member, Nigerian Library Association
Member, Cataloguing and Classification Section, Nigerian Library Association
Member, Association of Women Librarians in Nigeria
Member, NLA Ogun State Chapter
Member, Librarians’ Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN)
WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED
Annual International Technology, Education and Development Conference, Valencia, Spain. 11th -13th March, 2019.
An international workshop on current Trends and Technologies in Library and Information Services in the 21st century: the way forward. Center for learning resources Covenant University Ota. 24th-26th march, 2010.
31st Annual Cataloguing, Classification and Indexing Seminar/workshop on New Directions in Cataloging and Metadata Management”, ACSON, Topo, Badagry 23rd- 28th October 2011., 2014
Leadership and Innovation: Cutting Edge Practices for the 21st Century Librarian. African Leadership Development Centre, Covenant University Ota, Ogun State. 7th – 11th July.
MEMBERSHIP OF COMMITTEES / ACHIEVEMENTS
Coordinator, CLR Monthly Seminar - 2021
Member CLR Quality Assurance Committee 2019-2021
Member Convocation planning committee 2012
Member 2012 CUSAT Interview Panel Covenant University
Secretary, 2008 Convocation Decoration Subcommittee Covenant University
Member 2009 Decoration Subcommittee Covenant University
Member 2009 CUSAT Interview Panel
Member, 2011 Convocation Planning Committee Covenant University
Exhibition/ Display committee (CLR) Covenant University
Best staff selection committee (CLR) Covenant University
LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
Member Covenant University Library management team
Part of the team that successfully handled migration from ALICE software to MILLENIUM ILS which provided global visibility of Covenant University Library Resources
Part of the team that successfully built Covenant University Institutional Repository which continues to rank No. 1 in Nigeria
Anchors monthly seminars/ training workshops for librarians and other paraprofessionals
Resource person for undergraduate and post—graduate research clinic
Anchors training and instruction sessions on plagiarism, Turnitin, copyright, citation and referencing styles, note-taking skills, the use of Mendeley web-based citation tool
Reviewer, Covenant Journal of Library and Information Science (CJLIS)
Contribute actively in technology implementation efforts
Participate actively in seminars and community development initiatives
Anchors morning prayers and word session at CLR morning devotions
Elected General Secretary for Library and Information Science Students University of Maiduguri in 2000
TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES
CST111 and 121 Library courses for undergraduates
Hobbies:
Anchoring Events/ME, Creative reading and storytelling to children
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: List of research publications can also be found at:
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=vkQDcLQAAAAJ&hl=en
REFEREES
Prof. Yacob, Haliso
Senior Vice President (Management Services)
Babcock University.
Dr. Nkiko, Christopher
University Librarian,
Elizade University.
Dr. Yusuf, Felicia
University Librarian,
Bells University of Technology.
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