Njideka Ijezie

IJEZIE, NJIDEKA OGONNA-,-,- Objectives To employ all efforts and skills towards achieving the overall corporate goals and objectives of the organization where I find myself. To render the best of my services with minimum or no supervision. To achieve a reputable career in Library Development & Information Science in an organization with opportunity for professional growth. Attributes Good in the use of Library Automation Tools Competent in Cataloguing and Classification Have good knowledge of Computer and its application, with Information Technology tools. Has a willingness to learn on the job. Competent in written and spoken English. Good at writing minutes at meetings. Personal Data Status:Married Date of birth:10th July, 1977 Hometown:Ozubulu State of Origin:Anambra State Nationality:Nigerian Religion:Christianity Contact Address: Flat 4, Block 13, 7th Street, Zone 1, Games Village, Abuja Permanent Home Address:Flat 4, Block 13, 7th Street, Zone 1, Games Village, Abuja Postal Address: Bowen University Library, P.M.B. 284, Iwo, Osun State. Institutions Attended with dates Ladoke Akintola University of Technology(LAUTECH), Ogbomoso April 2013 – Jan. 2015 Ladoke Akintola University of Technology(LAUTECH), OgbomosoMarch 2011 – Jan 2013 Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State Jan. 2000 – Dec. 2001 Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State Jan. 1997– Nov. 1998 West African Examination Council (Private), Ajegunle, Lagos State. Nov/Dec. 2008 Girls’ Secondary School, Ozubulu, Anambra State Sept. 1989 – June 1994 Academic Qualifications /Grades Master in Information Technology Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science Higher National Diploma (HND) in Library & Information Science (Upper Credit) Ordinary National Diploma (OND) in Library & Information Science (Lower Credit) WASSCE (Private) Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) Publications 1. Comparative analysis between the operations of a web-based information retrieval system and a standard client server architecture (MIT Project 2012) 2. Interoperability between Linux operating system and Microsoft windows operating systems on a network (PGD Project 2011) 3. The Real You: who you are and how to live with others who are not like you/Njideka O. Ijezie. Ibadan: Doyen, 2010. (ISBN:-) {Motivational Book} 4. The effectiveness of Public Relations in Information Management (a case study of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka) - HND Project, 2001. 5. Bibliographic compilation on Biological Sciences - OND project, 1998 Work Experience 1. Bowen University Library, Iwo, Osun State, Oct. 2004 – Date Designation: (2004 – 2007) - Higher Library Officer Designation: (2007 – 2010) - Senior Library Officer Designation: (2010 – 2013) - Principal Library Officer II Designation: (2013 – 2017) - Principal Library Officer I Responsibilities (October 2013 – December 2017) – Ag. Head, Library Systems Unit The Unit is in charge of the maintenance of the servers in the library. I ensure this is done by the Systems Administrator. Oversees the maintenance of computer systems/accessories in the library, the library network, locally hosted/online databases and the library portal. Trains and assists library staff and patrons on IT related issues/problems, and carry out necessary backups. Maintenance of library online/offline resources. Acquisition of multimedia resources. Maintenance and supervision of Multimedia unit/resources and attending to users using discipline-based multimedia resources. Oversees the use of the e-library. Shelving and shelf-reading of library materials Other general library duties/responsibilities Responsibilities (2010 – 2013) – Readers’ Services Unit Uploading and editing of Patrons’ records Verification and input of data and resource information to the users Daily shelving and shelf-reading of library materials Supervision of Library Assistants Undertakes Reference and inquiry services Preparation of statistics for readers and library materials Responsibilities (2007 - 2009) – Acquisitions Unit Preparation of Orders and Acquisition of library materials Ordering and receiving of library materials using the automation module (koha) Processing of Periodicals Cataloguing and Classification of library materials Retro conversion of library materials from manual to automated version Taking of statistics of periodicals Accessioning of newly purchased library materials Responsibilities (2004 – 2006) Shelving and shelf-reading of library materials Charging and discharging of library materials Accessioning of newly purchased library materials Daily cataloguing and classification of books and periodicals 2. Bowen University Library, Iwo, Osun State (NYSC), from Mar 2003 – Mar. 2004 Responsibilities Shelving and shelf-reading of library materials Charging and discharging of library materials Accessioning of newly purchased library materials Daily cataloguing and classification of books and periodicals 3. Loral International Schools, Festac Town, Lagos (Industrial Trainee), fromJan. – Dec. 1999 Commendations Letter of Commendation from the former University Librarian, Dr. Ayoku Ojedokun for the support and cooperation during his tenure as the University Librarian of Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State in January, 2017. Letter of Commendation from the former Vice Chancellor of Bowen University, Professor Timothy O. Olagbemiro for the support, encouragement, sacrifice and cooperation during his stewardship as the Vice Chancellor of Bowen University on the 30thof July, 2013. Letter of Commendation from the University Librarian, Dr. Ayoku A. Ojedokun for the effort put in during the library automation and retro-conversion in 2007/2008. Membership of Professional Bodies Member, Nigerian Library Association (NLA), 2005 – date and presently the Assistant General Secretary, Osun State chapter. Member, Library and Information Technology Today (LITT), (IT section of the NLA) – 2010 till date. Member, Academic Libraries Section of the NLA. Conferences/Workshops Attended, with dates 1. 45th Annual Conference & AGM of Nigerian Library Association (NLA) on “Nigerian Libraries for the Future: Progress, Development and Partnerships,” 9th– 14thSeptember, 2007 at Ibom Hall, IBB Way, Uyo, AkwaIbom State. 2. Nigerian Library Association (Information Technology Section) Workshop on “At the Cross-Road: Nigerian Libraries and the Digital Revolution,” 11th– 15thOctober, 2010 at MTN Connect Library, University of Lagos, Lagos State. 3. OGM of the NLA, Osun State Chapter (A workshop on Computer Fundamentals), at Oduduwa University, Ipetu-Modu, Osun State, 25thMay, 2011. 4. 49thAnnual Conference & AGM of Nigerian Library Association (NLA) on “Information for All: Strategies for National Development,” 10th– 15thJuly, 2011 at Emmaus House Complex, Arthur Eze Avenue, Awka, Anambra State. 5. Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Library Association (NLA), Osun State Chapter held at Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State on Wednesday, 4th December 2013. The AGM lecture was on: Roles of Librarians in establishing Institutional Repositories (IRs) in Nigeria. 6. Web 2.0 and Social Media Learning Opportunity held at Bowen University, Iwo, organised by CTA in partnership with Bowen University from 7th – 11th April, 2014. 7. OGM of the Nigerian Library Association, Osun State Chapter held at the National Centre for Technology Management (NACETEM), Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife on 4th June, 2014 8. Joy at Work Seminar, organised by the Department of Religious Studies Department, Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State held on the 12th and 13th of June, 2014. 9. The “Today Matters” Leadership Conference held at Bowen University, Iwo on the 8th and 9th September, 2014. 10. A workshop on “Working with Koha: The Integrated Library System (ILS)” held at T.O. Library, Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State from 18th – 20th March, 2015. 11. Annual General Meeting of the NLA Osun State Chapter on 5th of April, 2017. Other Experiences/Responsibilities Secretary, Library Environment Friendly Committee, Bowen University Library, Bowen University Iwo, Osun State. Secretary, Library Management Weekly Interaction, Bowen University Library, Bowen University Iwo, Osun State. Assistant General Secretary, Osun State chapter (2017). General Secretary, Bowen University Women Association, Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State. (2015 – date). Interests: Reading, Writing, Travelling, Listening to music. Referees 1. Mr. P.A. Adekunle Librarian I, Bowen University, Iwo Osun State. -. Mr. E.O. Ojemola Principal Assistant Registrar, Bowen University, Iwo Osun State. -,- 3. Mr. Johnson Opigo MD, Net Endeavours Limited Zone 1, 7th Street, Block 13, Flat 4 Games Village, Abuja.--.