An accomplished academic, researcher, and information professional with about 15 years of
professional experience in academic librarianship and extensive experience in university teaching,
research, and postgraduate supervision. Currently an Associate Professor of Library and
Information Science at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). Combines
practical expertise in academic library operations and management with teaching and research in
Library and Information Science. Has taught and supervised master’s students both as an academic
librarian and as a faculty member, bringing substantial professional experience into postgraduate
education and mentorship. A Certified Librarian of Nigeria (CLN) with over 34 scholarly
publications in local and international journals and contributions to book chapters. Actively
engaged in professional and scholarly activities through membership of the Nigerian Library
Association (NLA), Nigerian Association of Library and Information Science Educators
(NALISE), Association of Women Librarians in Nigeria (AWLIN), and other relevant professional
groups.
(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
Need Assessment Intervention Fund 2017 (Ph.D.)
(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)
a. 2026 Laris International Conference, Themed “Access, Accessibility and Inclusivity in Library and Information Science” held at the University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria,
August 31st -4th September, 2026.
b. The 63rd National Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Nigerian Library Association (NLA), themed “The Fifth Industrial Revolution and the Future of Library and Information Service Delivery in a Changing World,” Sir Victor Uwaifo Creative Hub, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, 7–11 July 2025.
c. 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.
(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 https://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: https://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 athttps://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 https://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 https://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 athttps://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 athttps://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 athttps://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/865.
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