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Dr. (Mrs) Sarah Irherhimena Adegbaye is currently a Senior Librarian at the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Ogun State. She is currently the Head of the Serials Department of Nimbe Adedipe Library, FUNAAB. Her higher education journey began at Delta State University, Abraka where she obtained her Bachelor’s degree from the department of Library and Information Science in 2005. She started her career journey when she was assigned to the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, for her National Youth Corp Service in the year 2006. Following her NYSC year, she worked at Taidob College as the school librarian in 2007 for a year.
In 2009, she officially became a staff of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, as an Assistant Librarian. Shortly after securing the job, she pursued her master’s degree at the University of Ibadan, completing it within 18 months with a PhD grade. She furthered her education by obtaining a doctorate degree from Babcock University, Ilishan, Ogun State in 2017 and by 2020, she had earned her PhD.
Over time, Dr. Adegbaye has advanced from the position of assistant librarian to her present position as a senior librarian. She is a researcher and scholar in library and information science with over 22 publications in both local and international journals and two chapter-in-book publications to her credit.
Dr. Adegbaye’s experience spans various departments of the library including readers services, acquisitions, automation, cataloguing and classification and serials departments, making her well-versed with library routines. In addition to her library duties, she also serves as a faculty member in the communication and general studies department where library and information science is included. She instructs both undergraduate and post-graduate students.
Dr. Adegbaye is a Certified Librarian of Nigeria (CLN). She is a registered member of the Nigerian Association of Nigeria (NLA); Librarians’ Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN); Nigerian Library Association (NLA); IT Section and Association of Women Librarians in Nigeria (AWLIN); Nigerian Library Association (NLA), Academic and Research Library Section (ARLS).
(i) Doctor of Philosophy in Information Resources Management 2020
(ii) Masters in Library, Archival & Information Studies (MLIS) 2011
(iii) Certificate of Institutes of Management (NIM). 2007
(iv) B.Sc (Hons) Library and Information Science
(Second Class Lower Division) 2005
(v) Senior School Certificate Examination (O ‘Level) 1998
(1) Adegbaye, S. I. Exploring AI-Based Platforms for Knowledge Sharing and Collaboration among Academics
(2) Adegbaye, S. I. Information Needs and Seeking Behaviour: A survey of juveniles in correctional home, Asero, Abeokuta, Nigeria
(3) Adegbaye, S. I. Exploring the effect of Job Characteristics, Perceived Organisational Support and Librarians’ Commitment in Nigerian Public University Libraries
(4) Adegbaye, S. I. Social Responsibility of Academic Libraries in the 21st Century: A literature review
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(i) Member, Librarians’ Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN)
(ii) Member, Nigerian Library Association (NLA)
(iii) Member, Nigerian Library Association (NLA), IT Section
(iv) Member, Chartered Institute of Librarians and Information Professional (CILIP)
(vi) Member, Association of Women Librarian in Nigeria (AWLIN)
(vii) Member, Nigerian Institute of Management (Graduate)
(i) Workshop on using Digital Object Identifiers to increase visibility of African Journal Articles Hosted by Training Centre in Communication and African Journals Online on Feb, 2022
(ii) The 57th National Conference and AGM, tagged ‘Libraries: Dialogue for Change’, held at Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Conference Centre, Effurun-Warri, Delta State, 28th -2rd August, 2019.
(iii) International Conference on Knowledge Management & Innovation Management. Stimulating a culture of knowledge management & Innovation for sustainable development, organised by the Department of Information Resources Management (IRM) and Office of Research, Innovation and International Cooperation (RIIC), Babcock University, held at Babcock University, Ilishan- Remo, Ogun State,14`th– 18th January,2019.
(iv) The 12thLibrary & Information Technology Today (LITT) 2018 National Workshop on Transforming Communities using digital tools, Nigerian Library Association, IT Sectionheld at University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Delta State, 8th -12th October, 2018.
(i) The 8thLibrary & Information Technology Today (LITT) 2014 National Workshop on Creating Real Impact Using Innovative Technologies, Nigerian Library Association,IT Section held at MTN Virtual library UNIBEN, Benin City. 13th -17th October, 2014.
(iv) The 7th Library & Information Technology Today (LITT) 2013 National Workshop on Nigerian Libraries: Evolving in New Directions, Nigerian Library Association, Information Technology Section IT Centre held in Rivers State University of Science & Technology, Rivers State. 8th – 11thOctober, 2013.
(v) Special workshop on Librarian and current Technology Realities: Resources for Impact presented by the United State Diplomatic Mission Nigerian in collaboration with American Corner Ibadan and Library Association, Oyo State Chapter. 25th July, 2012.
(vi) The 6th Library & Information Technology Today (LITT) 2012 National Workshop on Creating Innovative Libraries in Nigeria, Nigeria Library Association, Information Technology Section held at the MPB 04 Computer Lab, FUNAAB, Ogun State. 8th -12th October, 2012.
(i) Thesis/Dissertation
1. Adegbaye, S. I. (2020). Job Characteristics, Perceived Organisational Support and Librarians’ Commitment in Public University Libraries in South-South, Nigeria. Unpublished PhD Thesis, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo,
2. Okonedo Sarah (2011). Effect of Self-Concept, Knowledge Sharing and Utilization on Research Productivity among Librarians in Public Universities in South-West, Nigeria. Unpublished MLIS dissertation, University of Ibadan, Ibadan.
(ii) Chapters in book
1. Adegbaye, S. I. (2019). Unity of Purpose in Academic Libraries: The Biblical Perspective. In V. E. Unegbu, Bible Position in Information Management (pp31-39). Lagos: Jamiro Press Link.
2. Adegbaye, S. I. (2020). Taking librarianship through the needle eye of professionalism: The Nigerian situation. In M. G. Kasa and S. O. Ladipo, Issues in Information Resources Management.
(iii) Research completed-
(1) Adegbaye, S. I. Exploring AI-Based Platforms for Knowledge Sharing and Collaboration among Academics
(2) Adegbaye, S. I. Information Needs and Seeking Behaviour: A survey of juveniles in correctional home, Asero, Abeokuta, Nigeria
(3) Adegbaye, S. I. Exploring the effect of Job Characteristics, Perceived Organisational Support and Librarians’ Commitment in Nigerian Public University Libraries
(4) Adegbaye, S. I. Social Responsibility of Academic Libraries in the 21st Century: A literature review
(iv) Journal Articles in Print:
*(1) Agboola, I. O., Adegbaye, S. I. & Owolabi, R. O. (2022): Health and Safety Information Provision, work-related stress and Research Productivity of teaching Librarians in Nigerian Universities. International Journal of Applied Technologies in Library and Information Management. 8 (2); 23 – 35. Published by Colleagues of Researchers, Educators & Writers
*(2) Okorie, C. N. & Adegbaye, S. I. (2022): ICT Skills and Job Performance by Academic Librarians in Public and Private Universities in South-West Nigeria. International Journal of Knowledge Dissemination (IJKD). 3(1); 1-19.
*(3) Ajani, F. O., Buraimo, O., Adegbaye, S. I. & Olusanya, F. O. (2021): Awareness and Utilisation of Reference Materials and Services Among Undergraduates in Public Universities in South-West, Nigeria. Middle Belt Journal of Library and Information Science. 19: 111-126.
*(4) Adegbaye, S. I., Agboola, I. O., & Buraimo, O. (2021): Organizational Commitment among University Library Personnel: A Demographic Analysis. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). Paper 5397; 1-16. Published by University of Nebraska – Lincoln, USA.Avaliable at: https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/5397
(5) Adegbaye, S. I., Babalola, Y. T., & Alegbeleye, G. O. (2020): Job Characteristics Dimensions and Librarians’ Affective Commitment. International Journal of Development Strategies in Humanities, Management and Social Sciences.10(1); 36-54. Published by International Institute for Policy Review and Development.
(6) Babalola, Y. T., Alegbeleye, O., & Adegbaye, S. I. (2020): Perceived Organisational Support and Librarians’ Commitment: Evidence from Public Universities inSouth-South Nigeria. Journal of Applied Information Science and Technology. 13(1); 30-40. Published by Information Technology Application Group (ITAG), University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN).
(7) Adegbaye, S. I., Okorie, C. N., Wagwu, V., & Ajiboye, A. (2019): Workload as Correlate of Publication Output of Academic Librarians in Universities. UNIZIK Journal of Research in Library and Information Science (UJOLIS). 4(1); 68-83. Published by the NnamdiAzikiwe University.
(8) Okorie, C. N., Adegbaye, S. I., & Lazarus, G. N. (2019). Access to Agricultural information by Nigerian Farmers: A Panacea for Societal Growth. Nigerian Library Link: A Journal of Library and Information Science. 10(1&2); 82-93. Published by Nigerian Library Association.
(9) Bamigboye, O. B., Agboola, I. O., Emmanuel, S.O., & Adegbaye, S. I. (2018): New Trend of Study Behaviour of Students of Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria: A case study of Nigerian students. Journal of Library and Information Sciences. 6(1); 1-7. Published by American Research Institute for Policy Development. Available online at www.jlisnet.com
(10) Adegbaye, S. I., & Okorie, C. N. (2017): Performance Appraisal in Academic Libraries: The Role of Human Resources Manager. Communicate: Journal of library and Information Science. 17(2); 28-36. Published by Ambrose Ali University Ekpoma.
(11) Adegbaye, S. I., Okunlaya, R. O., Funom, B. C., & Amalahu, C. (2017): Collaborative Authorship among Academic Librarians from Federal University Libraries in Nigeria. International Journal of Library Science. 6(1); 9-17. Published by Scientific and Academic Publishing- SAP, USA.Available online at http://article.sapub.org/10.5923/j.library.20170601.02.html
(12) Alawiye, M. K., Amusa, O. I., Ajiboye, B. A., & Adegbaye, S. I. (2016):Awareness,Use, and Perceived Influence of Electronic Resources on Studies among Students of Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria. Journal of Applied Information Science and Technology. 9(2); 47-57. Published by Information Technology Application Group (ITAG), University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN).Available at: www.jaistonline.org.
(13) Ajiboye, B. A., Alegbeleye, O.G., Okonedo, S., Oyedipe, W. J., Emmanuel, S. O., & Alawiye, M. K. (2016): Records Management Practices in the Administration oftheChurch of Nigeria (Anglican Communion). Records Management Journal. 26(1); 4-20. Published by Emerald. Available online at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/RMJ-01-2015-0005
(14) Adegbaye, S. I., Ganiyu, O. Q., Bamigboye, O. B., & Alawiye, M. K. (2015): Application of ICT for Effective Delivery of Library Services in Academic Libraries inSouthwestern Nigeria. Communicate: Journal of library and Information Science.17(2); 28-36. Published by Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma, Nigeria.
(15) Bamigboye, O. B., Bakare, O. D., Okonedo, S., & Ajegbomogun, F. O. (2015): Funding Academic Libraries in Nigeria: A Case Study of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund). Benue Journal of Library, Management and InformationScience (BJLMIS). 5(1); 81-88. Published by Nigerian Library Association.
(16) Okonedo, S. (2015): Research and Publication Productivity of Librarians in PublicUniversities in South-West, Nigeria. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal Paper 1297. 19(2). Published by University of Nebraska – Lincoln, USA. Availableonline athttp://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/1297
(17) Bakare, O. D., Chiemenem, C. M., Bamigboye, O. B., & Okonedo, S. (2015): Social Media Tools as Medium for Knowledge Sharing among Students and Academic Staff of Nigerian Universities: Case Study of Students’ and Academic Staff of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria. New Media and Mass Communication.35; 35-46. Published by International Institute for Science, Technology and Education. Available online at http://www.iiste.org/ Journals/index. php/NMMC/article/view/20826/20945
(18) Okonedo, S., Popoola, S.O., Emmanuel, S.O., & Bamigboye, O. B. (2015): Correlational Analysis of Demographic Factors, Self-Concept and Research Productivity of Librarians in Public Universities in South-West, Nigeria. International Journal of Library Science. 4(3); 43-52. DOI: 10.5923/j.library.20150403.01. Published by Scientific and Academic Publishing- SAP, USA. Available online at http://article.sapub.org/10.5923.j.library. 20150403.01.html
(19) Akintola, B. A., Okonedo, S., & Owolabi, A. K. (2015): Disaster Management Practices and Preparedness in Judiciary Libraries: A Comparative Analysis of a Federal and State Court Libraries in Nigeria. Information Trends. 12; 1-5. Published by National Library Association (NLA).
(20) Okonedo, S., Amusa, O.I., Bakare, O. D., Bamigboye, O. B., &Alawiye, M. K. (2014): ICT Influence on Globalization of Library and Information Services Delivery in Academic Libraries in South-West Nigeria. Information and Knowledge Management. 4(12); 1-9. Published by International Institute for Science, Technology and Education. Available online athttp://www.iiste.org
(21) Bamigboye, O. B., Bakare, O. D., Ajiboye. B. A., Okonedo, S., & Lawal, W.O. (2014): New Trend in Service Delivery at Serials Department of Nimbe Adedipe Library, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Information Trend.11; 1-5. Published by National Library Association (NLA).
(22) Okonedo, S., Azubuike, F.C., & Adeyoyin, S.O. (2013): A Survey of the Awareness andUse of Web 2.0 Technologies by Library and Information Professionals in Selected Libraries in South West Nigeria, International Journal of Library Science. 2(4); 61-68.DOI:10.5923/j.library.20130204.01. Published by Scientific and Academic Publishing-SAP, USA. Available online athttp://journal.sapub.org/library.
(23) Okonedo, S., & Popoola, S. O. (2012): Effect of Self-Concept, Knowledge Sharingand Utilization on Research Productivity among Librarians in Public Universities in South West, Nigeria, Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) Paper 865. 15(2); 1-23. Published by University of Nebraska – Lincoln, USA. Available online athttp://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/865.
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