Dr. (Mrs.) Mariam Kehinde Alawiye, CLN, is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Entrepreneurial
and Development Studies, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Ogun State,
Nigeria. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from Ogun State University, Ago-Iwoye,
Nigeria, a Master’s degree in Library, Archival and Information Studies from the University of Ibadan,
Nigeria, and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Information Resources Management from Babcock
University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, Nigeria. Dr. Alawiye has extensive teaching and academic
experience and has taught at various levels of higher education, including undergraduate and part-time
programmes. Her academic and professional interests cut across Library and Information Science,
academic library management, information resources management, information and communication
technology (ICT) applications in libraries, knowledge sharing, professional development, and library
service provision. Her research focuses particularly on the application of emerging technologies and
innovative information management practices to improve library services and support teaching,
learning, and research in higher education. She has participated in academic and professional activities
and has published research articles in reputable scholarly journals. She has also contributed chapters to
scholarly books and continues to engage in research and other intellectual activities within the Library
and Information Science profession.
PDGE- Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ijebu- ode 2007-2008
M.I.Sc. – University of Ibadan 2005-2007
B.Sc. – Ogun State University, Ago- Iwoye (Now Olabisi Onabanjo University) 1993-1998
$ ICT adoption in academic libraries.
$ Digital libraries and institutional repositories.
Marital Award of Good Woman Attribute, Ansar- Ud- Deen Society of Nigeria and Overseas, Ijebu-Igbo Branch, Ogun State.
Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT), Ogun State Chapter.
Nigerian Library Association.
Librarians’ Registration Council of Nigeria.
Nigerian Association of University Women.
Nigerian School Library Association.
1. *Alawiye, M. K., Ikonne, C. N., & Babalola, Y. T. (2026). Influence of professional
development opportunities on library service provision by librarians in public
universities in South-West Nigeria. Library and Information Perspectives and
Research. 8(1), 95-113. Published by the Credence Delta Publishing, Edo State.
http://doi.org/10.47524/lipr.v8i1.114/
2. *Adenekan, F. N., Alawiye, M. K., & Ladele, F. M. (2025) Utilization of digital skills
by librarians for enhanced research in public universities in South-West Nigeria. Global
Review of Library and Information Science. 21(1), 261-277. Published by the
Department of Library and Information Science, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
https://www.grelis.com.ng.
3. *fAdetayo, A. J., Alawiye, M. K., Emmauel, S. O., Omotoso, A. O., & Bello, T. O.
(2024). Exploring university students’ library engagement: Reading habits, preferences
and gender dynamics. Journal of Digital Learning and Education. 4(1), 15-29.
http://journal.moripublishing.com/index.php/jdle. Published by MO.RI Publishing,
Indonesia
4. *fAjisebutu, A. E., Adetayo, A. J., Alawiye, M. K., & Makinde, B. O. (2024).
Undergraduates ‘experience with library portal services: Perceptions of usefulness and
satisfaction. Digital Library Perspectives. 40(4), 518-536. Published by Emerald
Publishing Limited. https://doi.org/10.1108/DPL-05-2024-0070. Indexed in Scopus.
5. *fAdetayo, A. J., Adeleke, O. A., Adekunmisi, A. A., & Alawiye, M. K. (2023).
Technology usage of off-campus undergraduates for library social media engagement.
Journal of Electronic Resources Librarianship. 35(3), 207-221
Published by Routledge, Taylor & Francis.
https://doi.org/10.1080/1941126X.2023.2224676. Indexed in Scimago
6. *fDavid, O. B., Dauda, Y., Yakubu, A. Z., Ibrahim, I., & Alawiye, M. K. (2022).
Information needs and information seeking behaviour of Agricultural students at Kogi
State University, Nigeria. Zambia Journal of Library and Information Science. 6(1),
30-36 Published by University of Zambia.
7. *Diyaolu, B. O., Alawiye, M. K., Ologun, D. B., & Emmanuel, O. (2020). Information
and communication technology literacy skills as determinants of postgraduate students’
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use of electronic information resources in selected universities in South West, Nigeria.
COMMUNICATE: Journal of Library and Information Science. 22(1), 45-57.
Published by the Department of Library and Information Science, Ambrose Ali
University, Ekpoma.
8. *fAjiboye, B. A., Alawiye, M. K., & Adenekan, F. N. (2019). Availability and use of
records for decision making in the church of Nigeria. Library Philosophy and Practice
(e-journal) 2317. Published by University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA.
9. *fAdeyoyin S. O., Alawiye, M. K., & Ewulo, O. R. (2019). Awareness and use of solar
energy as alternative power source for ICT facilities in Nigerian university libraries.
Library Philosophy and Practice (e- journal) 22, 16-32. Published by University of
Nebraska-Lincoln, USA.
10. *Owolabi, K. A., Agboola, I. O., & Alawiye, M. K., (2018). Status and development of
clinical informatics in Nigeria’s health care sector. Journal of Health Information and
Librarianship. 4 (1), 35-52. Published by Medical Library Association of Nigeria, Oyo
State, Nigeria.
11. *Amusa, O. I., Alawiye, M. K., & Joda, M. I. (2017). Information format preference and
challenges of electronic information resources usage among management science
lecturers in public universities in South-West Nigeria. Nigerian Library Link, Journal
of Library and Information Science. 16(1&2), 1-13 Published by Enugu State
University of Science and Technology Library.
12. fAjegbomogun, F. O., Okunlaya, R. O. A., & Alawiye, M. K. (2016). Analytical study
of e-learning resources in National Open University of Nigeria. Education and
Information Technologies. 22(5), 2403-2415. Spring Nature, New York.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10639-016-9548-z. Indexed in Scopus
13. Alawiye, M. K., Amusa, O. I., Ajiboye, B. A., & Adegbaye, S. (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. 2, 57-67. Published by the Department of Library and Information
Science, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
14. fAdeyoyin, S. O., Alawiye, M. K., & Akintunde, B. O. (2015). ICT equipment
ownership and utilization among postgraduate students of University of Agriculture: A
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study. International Journal of Library and Information Studies. 13(3), 45-59.
Published by ULTAAP based in Hyderabad, India.
15. fAjiboye, B. A., Adekoya, A., Alawiye, M. K., & Oyedipe, W. J. (2014). Knowledge
and utilization of health information and communication technologies by health workers
of the North-Eastern health zone of Ogun State, Nigeria. Informatics for Health and
Social Care. 39(2), 104-123. Published by Taylor & Francis Group.
https://doi.org/10.3109/17538157.2013.858044. Indexed in Scopus
16. fAjiboye, B. A., Oyedipe, W. J., & Alawiye, M. K. (2013). Use of information retrieval
tools by postgraduate students of selected universities in South Western, Nigeria.
Information and Knowledge Management Journal. 3(5), 53-59. Published by
International Institute for Science, Technology &Education.
https://doi.org/10.7176/IKM
17. fSalaam, M. O., Alawiye, M. K., & Okunlaya R. O. A. (2013). Occupational stress
among university librarians in Nigeria. Pacific Northwest Library Association
Quarterly (PNLA). 77(2), 143-150. Published by Pacific Northwest Library
Association, University of Nebraska, Lincoln USA.
18. fAlawiye, M. K., Owolabi, K. A., & Olagesin, S. O. (2012). Reading and library use
habits of senior secondary school students: Abeokuta metropolis, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Pacific Northwest Library Association (PNLA) Quarterly. 77(1), 63-71. Published by
Pacific Northwest Library Association, University of Nebraska, Lincoln USA.
19. fBamigboye, O. B., Alawiye, M. K., & Nduka, S. H. (2012). Managing library resources
for generational use: Case study of two federal universities in South-West, Nigeria.
Pacific Northwest Library Association (PNLA) Quarterly. 76(3), 145- 151. Published
by Pacific Northwest Library Association, University of Nebraska, Lincoln USA.
20. Salaam, M. O., & Alawiye, M. K. (2010). Availability and use of Information and
Communication Technology (ICT) by female librarians in some academic institutions
in Nigeria. Gateway Library Journal. 13(2), 93-100. Published by Ogun-State Chapter
of the Nigerian Library Association, Abeokuta.
Book Chapters
1. Alawiye, M. K. & Aramide, K. A. (2020). Role of school libraries, and information
utilisation in managing the psychological effects of COVID-19 among students in
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Nigeria. Effects of COVID-19. In Usoro, E. B. Usoro, A. D. & Emmanuel, C. (Ed.)
7-14. COVID-19: The Changing Landscape of Higher Education in Nigeria. Uyo:
Published by Benchmark Educational Service. ISBN:9789789845071
2. Alawiye, M. K. Aramide, K. A. & Bello, T. O. (2020). Tools, technologies and
library services delivery in academic libraries in the new normal era. Tools; Technology
and skills. In Ramasamy, K. & Mani, M. (Ed.) 49-65. Google era librarianship: Tools,
Technologies and Skills: Published by Muthra Tamil Nadu, India. ISBN:
9788194781912
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