UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN

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Lagos, Nigeria

Posted:

June 04, 2021

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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: *************@*****.*** ************@*****.***

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

Babcock University

2018-2021

PhD in Library and Information Science

PhD

University of Ibadan

2008-2010

Masters in Library and Information Science (MLIS)

PhD Grade

University of Maiduguri

1998-2002

Bachelor of Library science (BLS)

Second Class Upper division

(2.1)

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

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