BIODATA PERSONAL DATA SURNAME: OTHER NAMES: DATE OF BIRTH: SEX: STATE OF ORIGIN: NATIONALITY: MARITAL STATUS: MAILING ADDRESS: E-mail Address: RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS: YUSUF Felicia Omorinola (Mrs.) 10 th June Female Oyo Nigerian Married Landmark University Km 4, Ipetu Road, Omu Aran, Kwara State Nigeria. Tel: 08033145024 yusuf.felicia@lmu.edu.ng House 17, Landmark University Professorial Qtrs, KM 4 Ipetu Road, Omu Aran, Kwara State, Nigeria. EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED WITH DATES 1. University of Ibadan 2006-2008 2. Bayero University, Kano 1994-1998 3. Federal Government Girls College, Yola Adamawa State 1988-1993 4. Federal Polytechnic Staff Pry. Sch. Mubi Adamawa State 1982-1987 5. Fed. Sch. Of Arts & Science Nursery School Mubi 1980-1981 QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINED WITH DATES 1. Master, Library and Information Science 2008 2. B.A Library Science/Sociology 1998 3. Senior Secondary School Certificate 1993 4. First School Leaving Certificate 1987 AWARD Covenant University Award for singularly digitizing resources at the Serials Section of the University Library (Centre for Learning Resources)
COMMUNITY SERVICE Secretary, Faculty Women Advance (Covenant University) Visits and Donations to Ijamido Orphanage on the platform of Faculty Women Advance WORKSHOPS/CONFERENCES ATTENDED WITH DATES 53 rd NLA National Conference and AGM, Osogbo July 26th-31st, 2015 Annual Conference/AGM, NLA Kwara State Chapter 3rd November, 2011 47 th NLA National Conference and AGM, Ibadan 25-31 July, 2009 45 th NLA National Conference and AGM, Uyo 9-14 Sept., 2007 43 rd NLA National Conference and AGM, Abeokuta 9-15 July, 2005 Alice Users Workshop, Abuja 16-18 May, 2005 MEMBERSHIP OF COMMITTEES Secretary, Faculty Support Programme (Covenant University) Member, 2008 Convocation Planning Committee (Covenant University) Member, 2009 Convocation Planning Committee (Covenant University) Member, Covenant University Ceremonies Committee Member, 2009 CUSAT Interview Panel Member, 2010 Convocation Planning Committee (Covenant University) Member, Landmark University Ceremonies Committee Member, Landmark University Students Disciplinary Committee Vice-Chairman, Maiden Convocation Planning Committee (Landmark University) Chairman, Landmark University Ceremonies Committee Chairman, Faculty Support Programme (Landmark University) Chairman, Institutional Repository (Landmark University) MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES Member, Nigerian Library Association Member, Cataloguing and Classification Section, Nigerian Library Association Member, Association of Women Librarians in Nigeria Member, NLA Kwara State Chapter Member, Librarians Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN)
PUBLICATIONS Project/Dissertation Amale, F. (1998). The Provision of Children and School Library Services in Public Libraries: A Case Study of the Kano State Library Board (Unpublished undergraduate project). Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria. Yusuf, F. (2008). Management of change in cataloguing: a survey of practices in selected Academic Libraries in South-West Nigeria (Unpublished master s thesis). University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. Journal articles 1. Ilo, P. & Yusuf, F. (2015). Bridging the Gap between Town and Gown through Information Repackaging: The Role of Centre for Learning Resources, Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria. Ebonyi Journal of Library and Information Science, 2(1), 131-139 2. Yusuf F., Aregbesola A., & Owolabi, S. (2014). Automating the University library using Alexandria Library Management Software: The Landmark University experience. Library and Information Practitioners Journal of the Nigerian Library Association, Cross Rivers State Chapter, 7(1/2) 3. Yusuf, F. & Ilo, P. (2013). Library Support for Covenant University s Core Value of Capacity Building. Ife Psychologia, 21(1), 217-227 4. Yusuf, F. & Ilo, P. (2012). Career Commitment of Staff in Academic Libraries: A Comparative Study of Two Private University Libraries in Ogun State, Nigeria. Nigerian Library Link: A Journal of Library and Information Science, 10(1&2), 35-48 5. Yusuf, F. (2011). Mentoring and its impact on the Publication Output of Librarians in Selected Academic Libraries in South-West Nigeria. African Journal of Library, Archives & Information Science, 21(2), 113-120 6. 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 & Behaviour, 9 (1). 7. Yusuf, F. (2011). Role of Communication in Effective Reference Service delivery in Academic Libraries. Library Philosophy and Practice, University of Nebraska, USA. Available on http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/150
8. Yusuf, F. (2010). Curbing Female Genital Mutilation: The Role of Information and Libraries. Gender & Behaviour, 8(2), 3089-3101 9. Yusuf, F. & Nkiko, C. (2010). Involvement of Non-professionals in Cataloguing: a Survey of Practices in three Academic Libraries in Nigeria. Malaysian Journal of Library & Information Science, 15(1), 83-90 10. Yusuf, F. and Iwu, J. (2010). Use of Academic Library: A Case study of Covenant University, Nigeria. Chinese Librarianship, 30(1). Available on http://www.iclc.us/cliej/c/30yi.htm 11. Yusuf, F. (2009). Management of change in cataloguing: a survey of practices in Covenant University and University of Lagos, Nigeria. Library Philosophy and Practice, University of Nebraska, USA. Available on http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/150 12. Yusuf, F. (2008). School Library: Catalyst to Promoting Reading Habits among Primary and Secondary School Students. Journal of Library and Information Science, 5(1&2), 61-71 13. Nkiko, C. & Yusuf, F. (2008). Library and Information Support for New Partnership for Africa s Development. Library Philosophy and Practice, University of Nebraska, USA. Available on http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/150 14. Nkiko, C. & Yusuf, F. (2007). Accreditation Issues for Library and Information Science Schools. Journal of Applied Information Science &Technology, 1(1), 70-82 15. Nkiko, C. and Yusuf, F. (2006). Bibliotherapy and Aging Phobia among Covenant University Staff. Ife Psychologia: An International Journal of Psychology in Africa, 14(1), 65-72 WORKING EXPERIENCE 1. Centre for Learning Resources Landmark University, Km 4 Ipetu Road, Omu Aran, Kwara State, Nigeria March 2011-to date Designation: University Librarian Job Description: Submit recommendations on library policies and services to the governing body through the Vice-Chancellor and implement policy decisions. Overall management of Operations, Services and Collections of Landmark University Library.
Analyze, select and recommend the recruitment and training of library staff as well as commitment to the professional development of all library staff to ensure retention and productivity. Undertake the appraisal and promotion as well as discipline of library staff through recommendation to appropriate authorities. Engage in research and provide leadership to all other librarians on scholarly publications. Review and evaluate selection and order for books, journals, audio-visual materials and electronic resources to ensure healthy Collection Development. Provide creative and innovative leadership to help fulfill the University Library s mission and foster collaborative relationship with other libraries nationally and internationally. Provide Information Literacy skills to the faculty, staff and students to ensure optimal utilization of diverse learning resources. Keep up-to-date with current development and participate in appropriate activities to ensure best practices and compliance to world-class standards. Provide strong leadership in all areas of modern librarianship and the deployment of ICT to information service delivery. Act as an effective advocate of the library to the University Community. Plan and conduct staff meetings to ensure information flow, feed-back and participation among Library staff. Prepare and execute library budgets and strategic goals. Render annual and other periodic as well as special reports to the University Management. Ensure compliance to statutory requirements and compliance to the policies of National Universities Commission, Professional Accreditation Bodies and other regulatory authorities. Represent the University externally in respect of library related matters. Other duties that may be assigned by the Vice-Chancellor or Senate from time to time. 2. Centre for Learning Resources Covenant University, Km 10, Idiroko Road, Canaan-Land Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria 2003 2011 Designation: Serials Librarian 2003-2008 Job Description: Organizing the Serials Section
Indexing of Journal Articles Cataloguing and Classification of Journals Selective Dissemination of Information Selection of Journal titles to be acquired Training clients on the use of online databases Designation: Acquisitions Librarian 2008-2011 Job Description: Responsible for acquisition functions which include identifying and acquiring print and electronic resources for the library s collections Reviewing publishers announcements and catalogues and compilation of list of publications to be purchased Negotiation of Contract Agreements Circulation of Publishers Catalogues to academic departments for selection Bibliographic Verification Create and maintain accurate acquisitions records Check bibliographical sources to identify new items for acquisition Create bibliographic records in accordance with international standards Processing of invoices for payment Selection of Vendors 3. Abi-oye Enterprises, Asokoro Abuja Police Shopping Complex, Asokoro Abuja 1999-2001 Designation: Sales Representative Job Description: Sales, Protocol & Liaison Assignments 4. Federal Ministry of Internal Affairs (Old Secretariat) Area 1, Garki, Abuja. 1998 1999. Designation: NYSC (National Youth Service Corps) Job Description: Protocol Assignments and Duties HOBBIES Reading Singing Playing Volleyball and Table-tennis
REFEREES 1. Dr. K.I.N. Nwalo Dept. of Library, Archival and Information Studies University of Ibadan, Oyo State. Tel: 08033808344 2. Mallam Musa Auyo Dept. of Library Science Bayero University, Kano, Kano State. 3. Dr. Nkiko Christopher Director, CLR Covenant University Km 10 Idiroko Road, Canaan Land, Ota. Tel: 08062292155