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Basirat Olubukola Diyaolu, an Assistant Librarian in Nimbe Adedipe Library, Federal University
of Agriculture Abeokuta is a renowned scholar and educator, who established an amazing path in
the world of academics. Her journey, rooted in humble beginnings, is a proof to her persevering
tenacity and love of learning. Basirat grew up and reared in Lagos, Nigeria, and began her
academic career at Ireti Primary School in Alaba Orile, Lagos. She gained an unquenchable need
for knowledge throughout these formative years, as well as an unwavering faith in the
transformational potential of education. She proceeded to flourish academically while
overcoming the obstacles associated with her humble upbringing at Araromi Secondary School
in Orile-Iganmu, Lagos, building on her early foundation. Basirat, a steadfast supporter of
education, decided to join in a distance learning course at the esteemed University of Ibadan. She
graduated with a second-class upper division as a consequence of her tenacity and steadfast
dedication to her studies, which is a testament to her academic prowess and unyielding pursuit of
perfection. Basirat's accomplishments led to her acceptance to the prestigious Federal University
of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), where she received her Master's degree in Librarianship.
She had worked round the various departments in the Library and presently, a Cataloger at
Cataloguing Department. Basirat love helping library users to satisfy their different information
needs. She had published in numbers of Library and Information Science reputable journals but
local and international. The research of Basirat Olubukola Diyaolu has shed light on how
important information and communication technology (ICT) is to the field of library and
information science. She is committed to advancing her field and giving the next generation the
resources they need to succeed in the digital age, which is why she focuses on the impact,
influence, effects, benefits, and importance of ICT in this area.
Master in Library and Information Studies: 2019
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.): 2015
Certificate of Computer Proficiency: 2016
Certificate in Word processing: 2007
National Examination Council (NECO): 2007
General Certificate Examination (GCE):
“Information and Communication Technology Literacy Skills as Determinant of
Postgraduate Students’ Use of Electronic Information Resources in selected Universities
in South-West, Nigeria”. A dissertation submitted to the Department of Communication and General Studies, College of Agriculture and Rural Development, Federal University
of Agriculture, Abeokuta.
“Influence of Child Rearing Styles Family Values and Socio-economic Statues on Career
Preference among Secondary School Students in Abeokuta, Ogun State”. A project
submitted to the Department of Guidance and Counseling, Faculty of Education,
University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
University Libararian
Nigerian Library Association, Ogun State Chapter
Association of Women Librarian in Nigeria, Ogun State Chapter
The Nigeria Library Association 61 st National Conference/AGM, held at International
Culture & Events Centre (The Dome), Alagbaka, Akure, Ondo State, 3 rd – 7 th July, 2023.
A Hybrid Conference on Humanising the Sciences (HUSCON) organizedby the
Department of Communication and General Studies, Federal University of Agriculture,
Abeokuta, 2021.
A Conference on Libraries, Information Scientists and Cybernetics in the Era of
Knowledge Economy (LISCKE) held at Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
2019.
Ajegbomogun, F.O., Achigbue, E. and Diyaolu, B.O. (2022). “Computer Literacy
Skills and Institutional Factors as Determinants of Electronic Resources Use by
Postgraduates in a Nigerian University”. Ghana Library Journal, .27 (1) p.1-133.
2 Jatto, E.O. and Diyaolu, B.O. (2021). "Users’ Attitudes to the Use of Electronic
Resources and Services by Undergraduate Students of McPherson University, Ogun
State, Nigeria". Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). 6643. Available online
at https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/6643
3 Owolabi, K.A., Aderibigbe, N.A.,Diyaolu, B.O. and Mudasiru, Y.A.
(2020).Factors Influencing the Adoption of Electronic Information Resources
among Postgraduate Students in Nigerian Universities. UNISA Mousaion: South
African Journal of Information Studies, 38 (2).Available online at
https://doi.org/10.25159/2663-659X/7590
4 Diyaolu, B.O., Adenekan, F.N., Ajayi, K.D. and Alawiye, M.K. (2020).
‘Integrated Library Management System and E-Service Delivery in Nigerian
Universities’. University of Ibadan – Journal of Library and Information Science,
3(1), 64 – 76.
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5 Diyaolu, B.O.and Owunezi, M.K. (2020).‘Knowledge Sharing for Knowledge
Retention and Growth among LIS Educators in Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic
Ebonyi State’.Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). 4103.Available online
at https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/4103
6 Diyaolu, B.O.,Alawiye, M.K., Ologun, D.B. and Odusina, E.(2020). “Information
and Communication Technology Literacy Skills as Determinant of Postgraduate
Students’ Use of Electronic Information Resources in selected Universities in
South-West, Nigeria”. COMMUNICATE: Journal of Library and Information
Science 22(1).
7 Ajiboye, B.A., Diyaolu, B.O., Oduwole, O.K., Adekonojo, O.R., Olawuyi, S.O.
(2019). “Harnessing the Potential of Internet Media for Management and
Reference Services in a University of Agriculture Library”. COMMUNICATE:
Journal of Library and Information Science 21(1).
8 Diyaolu, B.O., Salaam,M.O. and Owunezi, M.K. (2019).“Use of Electronic
Information Resources among Postgraduate Students in Selected Public
Universities in Southwest, Nigeria”. Ilorin Varsity International Journal of Library
& Information Science 2(1&2), 33 – 49. Available online at
https://www.ebco.com.ng/ivijlis.org/
9 Ajayi, K.D., Diyaolu, B.O. and Amusa, O.I. (2019). “Comparative Analysis of
Funding and Finance of Libraries in Federal University, Polytechnic and College
of Education in Ogun State”. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal), 2287.
Available online at. https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/2287
10 Diyaolu, B.O. (2018). “Influence of Demographic Characteristics on Utilisation of
EIRs by Postgraduate Students in Three Selected Universities in South-west
Nigeria”. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal),2105Available online
at http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/2105 .
11 Ajegbomogun, F. O. and Diyaolu, B.O. (2018).“Availability of Library Facilities,
Knowledge Sharing as Determinants of Job Performance of Library Staff in
Southwest Nigeria”. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal), 1784. Available
online at https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/1784 .
12 Diyaolu, B.O.,Joda, M.D. and Amusa, I.O. (2018). “Public Servants’ Use and
Evaluation of Public Library Resources and Services in Ogun State, Nigeria”.
Information ImpactJournal of Information andKnowledge Management9 (2), 68
–81. Available online at https://www.ajol.info/index.php/iijikm/issue/view/17199
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