The Principal Officers of the College are: The Provost, the Registrar, the Bursar and the Librarian.
Federal College of Education (Technical), Ekiadolor. Edo State, Nigeria.
The Provost is the Chief Academic Officer of the College, providing primary administrative leadership, direction, and evaluation for all academic activities and faculty affairs of the College.
Federal College of Education (Technical), Ekiadolor. Edo State, Nigeria.
The Registrar maintains student records which can include helping students schedule or register for classes. They also make sure that their academic performance meets graduation requirements in order to reach an institution's goals..
Federal College of Education (Technical), Ekiadolor. Edo State, Nigeria.
The bursar is the financial administrator of the Colleg. Managing student billing, accept bills or set up a plan to do so, He also help them set up payment plans and keep detailed records.
Federal College of Education (Technical), Ekiadolor. Edo State, Nigeria.
The librarian provide access to information in the college, he is responsible for its management, takes care of the library, its resources and other services.
INSTITUTION ATTENDED WITH DATES:
1.University of Nigeria Nsukka. 2008-2014
2.Bayero University Kano, Kano. 2004-2008
3.Jimren Computer Training Institute, Sokoto. 2004 (May-August)
4.Delta State University, Abraka. 1999-2002
5.Delta State University, Abraka. 1997-1998
6.Immaculate Conception College, Benin City. 1991-1996
7.Enikaro Primary School, Benin City. 1985-1990
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION:
1.Doctor of Philosophy in Library and Information Science (Ph.D)
2.Masters in Library and Information Science (MLS)
3.Certificate in General Computing
4.Bachelor Degree in Library Science (BLS)
5.Diploma in Library Science (DLS)
6.Senior School Certificate Examination
7.Primary School Leaving Certificate
WORK/ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE/POSITION HELD WITH DATES (2009-Till Date):
A. Federal College of Education (Technical), Ekiadolor, Edo State-Nigeria. August 1st,2021-Till Date
1. College Librarian.
B. University Library: Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State-Nigeria. June 1st 2020- July 31st ,2021
1. Ambrose Alli University Library, June, 2020
2. Ag. Head of Department , faculty of Law Library February, 2021 Till August, 2021
3. Part time Lecturer, Dept. of Library and Information Science February, 2011 Till date
Course(s) taught: Post graduate (Masters) and Degree courses See Page 6
C. Nigeria National Volunteer Assignment: Kampala International University, Uganda. June 1st 2018- May 2020 ((Leave of Absence with the Directorate of Technical Aid Corps)
1. University library, Kampala International University June 1st, 2018 ¡VMay 30th 2020
2. Faculty of Science and Technology (Senior Lecturer) June 1st, 2018 ¡VMay 30th 2020
D. University Library, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma-Nigeria. February 2009- May 2018
3. Ag. Head of law Library Department & Systems
Librarian
March 28th 2018 - May 4th 2018
4. Ag. Head of Electronic Library Department & Systems Librarian March 28th 2018 - May 4th 2018
5. Ag. Head of Research Collection, Systems Development
and Electronic Library Department & Systems Librarian 2016 to March 27th 2018
6. Ag. Head of Electronic Library Unit & Systems Librarian 2009 to June 2016
7. Lecturer Department of Library and Information Science,
Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma 2010 - May 2018
8. Lecturer Institute of Education,
Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma 2010- 2014
PROFESSIONAL /INSTITUTIONAL/SOCIAL/ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITIES SINCE 2009
TEACHING/WORKING EXPERIENCES
2. Department of Library and Information Science
3. University Library,
4. Kampala International University, (Leave of Absence with the Directorate
of Technical Aid Corps)
5. Kampala International University, Western Campus (Leave of Absence with
the Directorate of Technical Aid Corps)
6. University Library,
7. University Library,
8. University Library,
9. Department of Library and Information Science,
10. Institute of Education. Library Science Option
11. ISP Computer Training Institute,
13-14A Airport Road, Kano
12. Polytechnic Ibadan, Kano Centre
13-14A Airport Road, Kano
Position: Lecturer 2006-2009
ACADEMIC COURSES TAUGHT (Department of Library and Information Science)
PROJECT/RESEARCH SUPERVISION (Undergraduate)
SUMMARY OF ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS/OUTPUT/ACHIEVMENTS:
INTERNATIONAL/FOREIGN JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS
Obaseki, Tony I, Scholarstica, N and Ngozi, U.B (2013) ¡§Electronic Publishing and Open Access to Information: The Nigerian Situation¡¨ Brazilian Journal of Information Science (BJIS), Vol. 7(1) pp. 41-58.
Available at: http://www.2marila.unesp.br/revistas/index.php/bjis/index
Obaseki, Tony I, Osawele, R.E and Ifidon, E.I (2012). ¡§The Library as an Open System: The Librarians Role¡¨ Gyankosh-The Journal of Library and Information Management. India. Vol. 3(1). Pp. 1-6. Online Published December 11th, 2013. www.Indianjournals.com
Obaseki, Tony I, Maidabino, Ahmed A, and Makama, Fibi H. (2012) ¡§The Development and Challenges of Virtual Library Services in Nigerian Colleges of Education¡¨ Trends in Information Management Journal (TRIM) Vol. 8(1). Pp. 1-8 University of Kashmir India. Available at http://ojs.uok.edu.in/ojs/index.php/cdr/issue/current/show/toc
Obaseki, Tony I (2011) ¡§Library and Information Services to Rural Communities in Nigeria for Effective Development: Meeting the Challenges of the 21st Century¡¨. International Journal of Library and Information Science, UK 2(1). Pp 5-11.
Elizabeth I, Ifidon, Tony I, Obaseki and Juliet N. Momoh (2011) ¡§Effect of Scarcity in Scientific Research and Development of Library Professionals ¡V A Study of University Libraries in Nigeria¡¨. International Journal of Library and Information Science, UK 2(1). Pp. 67-77
Obaseki, Tony I, and Ebulunwele, Grace Eseohe (2010) ¡§Global Economic Recession and Library Development in Information Age: A Case of University Libraries in Nigeria¡¨. Gynakoshi: The Journal of Library and Information Management, India, 1(1). Pp. 65-74. www.Indianjournals.com.
Obaseki, Tony I, (2010) ¡§Digital Information Repository as a Tool for Knowledge Management in African University Libraries: The Nigeria Experience¡¨. Proceeding of the 3rd International Conference on Libraries, Information and Society, ICOLIS 2010, At the University of Malaya, Petaling Jaya Malaysia, pp. 123-130
Obaseki, Tony I, (March 2010) ¡§Automated Indexing: The Key to Information Retrieval in the 21st Century¡¨ Library Philosophy and Practice. Annual Issue, UK (Online). Available at: http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/
Obaseki, Tony I, Salisu Dasuki Ibrahim and Momoh, N. Juliet (2010: October) ¡§Scientific Research in Librarianship a Panacea to Library Development in Nigeria¡¨ Library Philosophy and Practice. UK (Online). October Vol. paper 439. http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/439. ISSN: 15220222
Obaseki, Tony I (2008) ¡§Issues on Ethnicity as an Epidemic to the Sustenance of Democracy in Developing States¡¨ Proceedings of International Conference and Development Held at University of Accra, 1(2) pp. 80-82
NIGERIAN /INDEGENEOUS PUBLICATIONS
Obaseki, Tony I (2020) Innovative Information Service Model for Culture and Education Rebirth: Antidote to Societal Re-awakening¡¨ Heartbeat Journal of Library and Information Science. Vol.1. Pp.1-11.
14. Omigie, Christopher, Agbeniaru; Obaseki, Tony I, and Ezegwu, Prisciillia Chinenye (2018) ¡§ Innovative Approach towards Library and Information Science for Sustainable Development and National Growth¡¨ African Journal of Information and Knowledge Management, Vol.1(8). Pp. 13-24.
Obaseki, Tony I, and Anthony O. Solomon (2018) ¡§Use of Web 2.0 Tools by National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members for social integration: a case of Lapai Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State¡¨ Information Impact: Journal of Information and Knowledge Management. Vol 9 (1). P. 35-45. https://www.ajol.info/index.php/iijikm/article/view/175787.
Obaseki, Tony I, and Umar Maiwada (2017) ¡§Role of Library and Information Science Professionals toward Sustainable Development in Nigeria¡¨. Information Impact: Journal of Information and Knowledge Management. Vol 8 (3). Pp. 132-136. https://www.ajol.info/index.php/iijikm/article/view/175787.
Obaseki, Tony I, and Ifidon, E.I (2016) ¡§Selling Library Services and Skills in Nigeria: The Prospect for Library School Graduates of the 21st Century¡¨ Nigerian Libraries: Journal of the Librarian Library Association. Vol,. 49 (1&2). Pp. 106-111.
Ifidon, E.I and Obaseki, Tony I (2016), ¡§Information and Communication Technology in Library and Information Centers for Strategic Educational and National Development¡¨. Journal of Strategic and Development Studies. Vol 1(1). Pg. 234-240.
Tony I. Obaseki and Omoregie, O.L (2016) ¡§Strategically Forestalling Insecurity in Nigeria Using Information Resources and Information Centers¡¨. Journal of Strategic and Development Studies. Vol 1(1). Pg. 541-546.
Schorlastica C. Ukwuoma, Tony I. Obaseki, Victoria N. Okafor and Ijeoma D.Onyan (2014) Social Media as a tool for Enhancing Information Literacy Educational Sector: The Librarians View. Literacy and Reading in Nigeria. Vol 15(2). Pg 10-24.
Tony I.Obaseki and Ogagaoghene, U. Idhalama (2014) ¡§Problems of Developing Polytechnic Libraries in Nigeria¡¨. Delta Library Journal: A Publication of Nigerian Library Association, Delta State Chapter. Vol 8(1&2). Pg. 27-30.
Obaseki, Tony I, Salisu Dasuki Ibrahim and Maiwada, Umar (2013) ¡§Information Age and Novel Technologies: Roles, Challenges on Library Services¡¨ African Library Sentinel A Journal of Library and Information Science, Vol. 2(1). Pp. 23-27
Obaseki, Tony I, Oye, O. Peter and Mamman, Sambo E. (2012) ¡§Furthering the Use of Electronic Information Resources in Service Provision for Sustainable Development¡¨ Proceedings of the 12th Annual Conference/Annual General Meeting of the Nigeria Library Association (NLA), Enugu State Chapter, pp. 59-64
Peter O. Oye and Obaseki, Tony I (2011) ¡§The Librarian and Information Service Delivery in the 21st Century¡¨ Tincity Journal of Library, Archival and Information Science, 2(2). Pp. 31-35
Mamman, Sambo, E. Oye, O. Peter and Obaseki Tony I, (2011) ¡§Role of Library and Information Literacy on the Development of Culture and Tourism in Nigeria¡¨ Madonna Journal of Research in Library and Information Science 1(2). Pp. 36-45.
Obaseki, Tony I, and Momoh N, Julliet (2010) ¡§Library Digitization: Avenue for managing Information Based Resources in Nigeria University Libraries. A way forward. Proceeding of the 2nd Professional Summit on Information and Technology (PSIST). Held from 3rd-7th of May, 2010 at Nnamdi Azikiwe Complex New Library, from 3rd-7th of May, 2010. University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Pp. 152-160
Okechwucwu, Romanus and Obaseki, Tony I, (2010) ¡§Library Development and Economic Recession: The Nigerian Scenario¡¨ Proceeding of the 2nd Professional Summit on Information and Technology (PSIST). Held from 3rd-7th of May, 2010 at Nnamdi Azikiwe Complex New Library,. University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Pp. 94- 97.
Obaseki, Tony I., Ibrahim, D. Salisu, Umaru, Maiwada and Momoh N, Julliet (2010) ¡§Attitude of Librarians: A Panacea for ICTs Development in Polytechnic Libraries. International Journal of Education Research and Administration 7(1). Pp 84-89.
Obaseki, Tony I, Umeji, C.E and Krubu, Dorcas (2010) ¡§Electronic Resources Affording Nigerian Academic Libraries a Competitive Edge¡¨ Madonna University Journal of Research in Library and Information Science. 1(1), pp. 35-40
Obaseki Tony I, and Odion F. (2010) ¡§Training for Library and Information Professionals in Nigeria for Effective Cultural Heritage Management¡¨ Tin-City Journal of Library and Information Science 1(1). Pp. 41-45
Obaseki Tony I and Amune J.B (2009) ¡§Electronic Resources: Avenue for Information Resource Acquisition in 21st Century Nigerian Tertiary Institutions¡¨ Book of Abstract for the National Conference on the role of Library and Information Literacy on the Development of Culture and Tourism in Nigeria. P.21.
Obaseki, Tony I (2009) ¡§Efforts at Promoting Virtual Libraries in Nigeria University Libraries (Hindrances and Justification) Bornu Library, Archival and Information Science Journal 8(1) pp. 9-14.
Obaseki, Tony I (2009) ¡§Polytechnic Libraries: A Marathon Race Towards Information and Communication Technologies¡¨ Journal of Educational Research and Development 4(1) . Pp. 28-31.
Obaseki Tony I, (2007) ¡§Educational Development in Nigeria: Fighting Illiteracy and Promoting Literacy Through the Elementary School System (Problems and Strategies)¡¨ Journal of Educational Research and Development 2(3) 2007. Pp. 64-67.
BOOK PUBLISHED:
Obaseki Tony Ikponmwosa (2017) ¡§Essentials of Library Profession in the New Century: DE-Mystifying Librarians Role and Opportunities in the 21st Century¡¨. Nigeria. United Printing Press. ISBN: 978-396-531-1-02
Obaseki Tony Ikponmwosa (2011) ¡§Attitude of Polytechnic Librarians Towards the use of Information and Communication Technology in Polytechnic Libraries in Northern States of Nigeria¡¨. Germany. Lambert Academic Publishing. ISBN: 978-84542210-7. 94p.
CHAPTER IN BOOK:
Obaseki Tony Ikponmwosa (2022) ¡§Edo State Chapter¡¨ In: The Nigeria Library Association @60. Ahmad Abdu Balarabe and Manir Abdulahi Kamba (Eds), Ahmadu Bello University Press Ltd, pp. 118-123.
Obaseki Tony Ikponmwosa (2014) ¡§Access and use of Fee-Based Online Information Resources¡¨ in Information Literacy Education for Tertiary Institutions. Arua, U. Uzuegbu, C.P and Ugah, A.D. (Eds), Lagos: Zeh Communications, pp. 97-112
CONFERENCE/WORKSHOP/SEMINAR (PAPERS PRESENTED):
Obaseki, Tony I and Efosa Egharevba (2022) ¡§Library and Information Services as catalyst to Actualizing Government Educational Policies. A Paper Presented at the 60th , Annual Conference & AGM ¡§Abuja 2022¡¨ of the Nigeria Library Association (NLA), Held at Bolton Event Center, Wuse Zone 7, Abuja. 3rd July-8th July, 2022.
Obaseki, Tony I (2019) ¡§Innovative Information Service Model for Culture and Education Rebirth: Antidote to Societal Re- awakening¡¨ ¡¨ A Paper delivered at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Nigerian Library Association (NLA) Edo State Chapter. Held at Rev. Chris Oyakhilomen Hall, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma-Edo state. 25th June.
Obaseki, Tony I (2018) ¡§Social Media and Educational Advancement: An antidote for National Development and Security: African Government Dilemma¡¨ A Paper delivered at the NLA Edo State Chapter Organized Conference for the 2018 National Library Week Celeberation. Held at Lumen Christi International High School. Uhromi. Edo State, Nigeria. 18th October.
Obaseki, Tony I (2018) Resource Person. Kampala International University, Western Campus Freshers¡¦ Orientation Program on Library Use and Importance. Held at the Conference Hall, Kampala International University Teaching Hospital. KIU-WC. September 4th 2018.
Obaseki, Tony I (2018) Resource Person. Workshop/Training of Academic staff and Post Graduate students of the Kampala International University, Western Campus on Institutional Repositories (IR) and Online Databases in Universities: Exposing the Essence. Held at the Staff Common Room, Kampala International University, Western Campus. August 17.
Obaseki, Tony I (2018) Convener/ Resource Person. Workshop/Training of Library Staff of the Kampala International University, Western Campus Library on Computerization and Digitization in Library, an avenue to open access. Today¡¦s Library & Social
media: Practices Towards Sustainable Service Rendering . Held at the Electronic Library Department, Kampala International University, Western Campus Library. July 7th 2018.
Tony I, Obaseki (2017) ¡§Information Retrieval Techniques/Digital Literacy¡¨ A paper delivered at the 2017 Nigerian Library Association, Delta State Chapter Free Workshops for Librarians, Library Educators and Library Officers. held at Electronic library, Delta State University Library, Abraka. August 9th
Tony I, Obaseki (2017) ¡§Social Media and Cloud Computing¡¨ A paper delivered at the 2017 Nigerian Library Association, Delta State Chapter Free Workshops for Librarians, Library Educators and Library Officers. held at Electronic library, Delta State University Library, Abraka. August 9th
Obaseki Tony I (2014) Bridging the Information Gap Between Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow for Information Fulfillment: A Presentation Based on the Visitation to Four (4) Polish Libraries. A Paper Presented at the 52nd Annual Conference & AGM ¡§Coal City 2014¡¨ of the Nigeria Library Association (NLA), Held at Golden Royale Hotel, Independence Layout, Enugu From 22nd ¡V 27th June.
Ukwoma S.C Obaseki T.I, Okafor, V.N and Orji I.D (2013). Social Media: A Tool for Enhancing Information Literacy in Nigerian Educational System: The Librarian View Point. A Paper Presented at the 3rd Midterm Conference of Reading Association of Nigeria. Theme Global Literacy Learning Spaces, Strategies and Opportunities in the Information Age from 15th ¡V 18th Oct. 2013.
Obaseki, Tony I, Oye, O. Peter and Mamman, Sambo E. (2012) ¡§Furthering the use of Electronic Information Resources in Service Provision for Sustainable Development¡¨. A Paper Presented at the 12th Annual Conference/Annual General Meeting of the Nigeria Library Association (NLA), Enugu State Chapter Held at Liberty Centre, Independence Layout, Enugu from 21st ¡V 23rd November.
Obaseki, Tony I (2010) ¡§Library and Information Services to Rural Communities in Nigeria for Effective Development: Meeting the Challenges of the 21st Century¡¨ Being a Paper Presented at the 3rd International Conference on Research and Development, Held at the Miklin Hotels, East Legon, Accra, Ghana from 23rd ¡V 26th November.
Obaseki, Tony I (2010) ¡§Digital Information Repository as a Tool for Knowledge Management in African University Libraries: The Nigerian Experience: Being A Paper Presented at the 3rd International Conference on Libraries, Information and Soceity, ICOLIS 2010, at the University of Malaya, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, from 9th ¡V 11th November.
Obaseki Tony I and Momoh, N. Juliet (2010) ¡§Library Digitization: Avenue for Managing Information Based Resources in Nigerian University Libraries ¡V A Way Forward¡¨ A Paper Presented at the 2nd Professional Summit on Information Science and Technology (PSIST). Held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Library Complex, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. 3rd ¡V 7th May.
Okechukwu, R. Attama and Obaseki, Tony I, (2010) ¡§Library Development and Economic Recession: The Nigerian Scenario¡¨ A Paper Presented at the 2nd Professional Summit on Information Science and Technology (PSIST). Held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Library Complex, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. 3rd ¡V 7th May.
Obaseki Tony I and Amune J.B (2009) ¡§Electronic Resources: Avenue for Information Resource Acquisition in 21st Century Nigerian Tertiary Institutions¡¨ A Paper Presented at NLA Cross River Chapter 1st National Conference on the Role of Library and Information Literacy on the Development of Culture and Tourism in Nigeria. Held at University of Calabar Hotel Conference Center, Calabar. 9th ¡V 11th November.
Obaseki Tony I and Fakaye, Akin O. (2009) ¡§Developing Skills and Strategies for Contract Management¡¨ Being a Workshop/Seminar Paper Presented at the Seminar for Petroleum Investment Management Service, NAPIMS (NNPC). Held at Dala Hotel Conference Center, Kano 26th ¡V 29th January.
Obaseki, Tony I (2008) ¡§Issues on Ethnicity as an Epidemic to the Sustenance of Democracy in Developing States¡¨ A Paper Presented at the International Conference on Research and Development. Held at University of Accra, Legon Ghana. 24th ¡V 26th November.
Obaseki, Tony I and Maiwada, Umaru (2008) ¡§Upgrading the Polytechnic Library: An Avenue for Manpower Development in Nigeria¡¨. A Paper Presented at the 2nd National Conference on Science and Technology for Self Reliance and Sustainable Development. Held at Hassan Usman Polytechnic, Katsina. 26th ¡V 28th Nov.
CONFERENCES/WORKSHOP/SEMINAR ATTENDED WITH DATES
Obaseki, Tony I (2022) Annual Conference & AGM ¡§Abuja 2022¡¨ of the Nigeria Library Association (NLA), Held at Bolton Event Center, Wuse Zone 7, Abuja. 3rd July-8th July, 2022.
Obaseki, Tony I (2022) National Conference of the Committee of College Librarians (COCLIN). Held at COEASU Secretariate, Kogi state College of Education, Ankpa. Kogi state. 16th-19th May, 2022.
Obaseki, Tony I (2021) Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Nigerian Library Association (NLA) Edo State Chapter. Held at Banqueth Hall, University of Benin, Ugbowo Campus, Benin City, Edo state. 22nd September.
Obaseki, Tony I (2019) Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Nigerian Library Association (NLA) Edo State Chapter. Held at Rev. Chris Oyakhilomen Hall, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma-Edo state. 25th June.
Obaseki, Tony I (2018) NLA Edo State Chapter Organized Conference for the 2018 National Library Week Celeberation. Held at Lumen Christi International High School. Uhromi. Edo State. 18th October.
Obaseki, Tony I (2018) Freshers¡¦ Orientation Program on Library Use and Importance. Held at the Conference Hall, Kampala International University Teaching Hospital. KIU-WC. September 4th 2018.
Obaseki, Tony I (2018) Resource Person. Workshop/Training of Academic staff and Post Graduate students of the Kampala International University, Held at the Staff Common Room, Kampala International University, Western Campus. August 17.
Obaseki, Tony I (2018) Convener/ Resource Person. Workshop/Training of Library Staff of the Kampala International University, Western Campus Library. Held at the Electronic Library Department, Kampala International University, Western Campus Library. July 7th 2018.
Obaseki Tony I (2014) Bridging the Information Gap Between Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow for Information Fulfillment: A Presentation Based on the Visitation to Four (4) Polish Libraries. A Paper Presented at the 52nd Annual Conference & AGM ¡§Coal City 2014¡¨ of the Nigeria Library Association (NLA), Held at Golden Royale Hotel, Independence Layout, Enugu From 22nd ¡V 27th June.
National Library Association (Edo State Chapter) Annual General Conference. ¡§Providing Library and Information Services in an Era of Economic Recession¡¨. Held at John Harris Library, University of Benin, Ugbowo, Benin City, Edo State, 14th June, 2017.
¡§Digital Literacy Training for Librarians in Nigeria¡¨ by Nigerian Library Association- Information Technology Section (NLA-IT). Held at Anambra State Library Board, Awka, Anambra State. From 21st ¡V 23rd March 2016.
National Library Association (Edo State Chapter) Annual General Conference. ¡§Acessing Research Grants by LIS professionals¡¨. Held at Post Graduate Hall, Post Graduate Building, Benson Idahosa University, Ugbor, Benin City, Edo State, 27th April, 2016
The 53rd Annual Conference & AGM ¡§Omoluabi 2015¡¨ of the Nigeria Library Association (NLA). Held at Women and Child Development Initiative Foundation (WOCDIF), Osun State. From 26th ¡V 31st July, 2015
National Library Association (Edo State Chapter) Annual General Conference on Emerging Technologies for Effective Library and Information Service Delivery¡¨. Held at Bishop Kelly pastoral Centre, Airport Road, Benin City, Edo State, from 26th ¡V 28th March, 2014
The 52nd Annual Conference and AGM ¡§Coal City 2014¡¨ of the Nigeria Library Association (NLA). Held at Golden Royale Hotel, Independence Layout, Enugu, From 22nd ¡V 27th June, 2014
National Workshop for Librarians and Information Managers by Librarians Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN) on Entrepreneurship. Held at Elim-Top Ltd, Km 29, Abuja-Keffi Expressway, Kuchikau, Nassarawa State, From July 29th ¡V August 2, 2013
The 12th Annual Conference/Annual General Meeting of the Nigeria Library Association (NLA), Enugu State Chapter. Held at Liberty Centre, Independence Layout, Enugu, From 21st ¡V 23rd November, 2012
Training/Workshop on Advanced Digital Appreciation Programme for Tertiary Institutions (ADAPT). Held at The Electronic Library, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, from December 10-14, 2012
The 3rd International Conference on Research and Development. Held at Milkin Hotels, East Legon, Accra, Ghana, from 23rd ¡V 26th November, 2010
The 3rd International Conference on Libraries, Information and Society (ICOLIS 2010), Held at The University of Malaya, Petalingh Jaya, Malaysia, from 9th ¡V 10th November, 2010
Training/Workshop on the Use of EBSCO-Host Database in the Nigerian Virtual Library Organized by the National University Commission in Collaboration with EBSCO Host. Held at NUC Virtual Library Hall Abuja, on the 26th April, 2010
The 2nd Professional Summit on Information Science and Technology (PSIST). Organized by the University of Nigeria Library. Held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Library Complex, University of Nigeria Nsukka 3rd ¡V 7th May, 2010
NNPC (NAPIMS) Organized Training on Developing Skill and Strategies for Contract Management. Held at Nasarawa Hotels, Kano, 26th ¡V 28th January, and 9th ¡V 11th February, 2009
National Library Association (Edo State Chapter) Annual General Conference on Global Warming Implication for Library and Information Professionals, Held at Banquet Hall, University of Benin, Benin City, Edo State, March 2009
National Library Association (Cross River State Chapter) 1st National Conference on the Role of Library and Information Literacy on the Development of Culture and Tourism in Nigeria. Held at University of Calabar Hotel Conference Centre, Calabar, 9th ¡V 11th November, 2009
A Seminar/Workshop on Developing Skills and Strategies for Contract Management for Petroleum Investment Management Service, NAPIMS (NNPC). Held at Dala Hotel Conference Centre, Kano, 26th ¡V 29th January, 2009
International Conference on Research and Development. Held at Kwame Nkurumah Conference Hall, University of Accra, Lagon, Ghana, 24th ¡V 26th November 2008
2nd National Conference on Science and Technology for Self Reliance and Sustainable Development. held at Hassan Usman Polytechnic Library Katsina, 26th ¡V 28th November, 2008
WORKSHOP/SEMINAR/TRAINING ORGANIZED
Obaseki, Tony I (2018) Resource Person. Workshop/Training of Academic staff and Post Graduate students of the Kampala International University, Western Campus on Institutional Repositories (IR) and Online Databases in Universities: Exposing the Essence. Held at the Staff Common Room, Kampala International University, And Western Campus Library. August 17
Obaseki, Tony I (2018) Convener/ Resource Person. Workshop/Training of Library Staff of the Kampala International University, Western Campus Library on Computerization and Digitization in Library, an avenue to open access. Today¡¦s Library & Social
media: Practices Towards Sustainable Service Rendering . Held at the Electronic Library Department, Kampala International University, Western Campus Library. July 7th 2018.
Obaseki, Tony I (2016) Convener/ Resource Person. Workshop/Training of Academic Staff of the Faculty of Agricultural Science on the Use of Online Databases of TEEAL. Held at the Econometrics Laboratory, Faculty of Agricultural Science, Ambrose Alli University. December 13th 2016.
Obaseki, Tony I (2016) Convener/LOC Chairman. International Workshop/Training of Academic Staff of the Faculties of Agricultural Science and Natural Science on the Use of Research4life Online Databases of TEEAL, Hinari Agora, OARE and MEDLINE reference manager . Held at the University Library, Ambrose Alli University in conjunction with the Information Outreach Center for Africa (ITOCA) South Africa. June 7th ¡V 9th 2016. Available at: http://teeal.org. Training in Ambrose Alli University.
Obaseki, Tony I (2013) ¡§Training of Academic Staff of the Faculties of Law and Social Sciences of the Ambrose Alli University on the Use of Online Databases of Legal Pedia, Hinari and Agora. Held at the Electronic Library, University Library, Ambrose Alli University, from May 15th ¡V 17th 2013. Available at: http://teeal.org. Training in Ambrose Alli University.
Obaseki, Tony I. (2012) ¡§Training of Academic Staff of the Faculties of Natural Science and Agricultural Sciences of the Ambrose Alli University on the Use of Online Databases of JSTOR, Hinari and Agora. Held at the Electronic Library, University Library, Ambrose Alli University, from May 15th ¡V 17th 2012. Available at: http://teeal.org. Training in Ambrose Alli University.
ACADEMIC/PUBLIC SPEECH PRESENTED
Tony I, Obaseki (2017) ¡§CAREER: THE LIBRARY AND LIBRARIAN AS A MEANS TO DEVELOPING A POSITIVE POSTURE FOR SELF FULFILMENT¡¨. A PAPER DELIVERED AT LUMEN CRISTI PUIPILS CAREER DAY. HELD ON FRIDAY, 19TH OF MAY, 2017.
Tony I, Obaseki (2015) ¡§CAREER IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE (LIS): DEVELOPING A POSITIVE POSTURE FOR A SELF SUSTAINING MECHANISM.A PAPER DELIVERED AT THE LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE (LIS) STUDENTS FORUM. HELD ON MONDAY, 16TH OF FEBRUARY, 2015.
Tony I, Obaseki (2014) ¡§ICT and Librarians: The Beautiful Bride and the Handsome Groom¡¨. A Paper Delivered at the Library and Information Science Students of Nigeria Week at the Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Social Science, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma. Friday 23rd May, 2014
Tony I, Obaseki (June, 2014). ¡§The Use of Library for Effective Academic Programme¡¨. Represented the University Librarian in AAU Freshers Student Week Library Orientation 2014
Tony I, Obaseki (June, 2013). ¡§The Use of Library for Effective Academic Programme¡¨. Represented the University Librarian in AAU Freshers Student Week Library Orientation 2013
Tony I, Obaseki (January, 2011). ¡§Investigating in the Use of Library for Effective Academic Programme¡¨. Represented the University Librarian in AAU Fresher¡¦s Student Week Library Orientation 2011
AWARD
Recipient of the Dr. Sam Jimba 2014 Fellowship for Young Library and Information Professionals. Visited Five Libraries in Warsaw and Krakov in Poland from 18th April to 2nd May, 2014
THESIS
Availability and Use of Electronic Information Resources and Effective Information Services Delivery in Universities in South-South Zone of Nigeria. Doctorate Thesis Submitted to the Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Education, University of Nigeria Nsukka, and Enugu 2014. PhD Thesis (Successful).
Attitudes of Polytechnic Librarians Towards the Use of ICTs in Polytechnic Libraries in Northern States of Nigeria. Masters Thesis Submitted to the Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Education, Bayero University Kano 2008. Master¡¦s Thesis (Successful).
REFEREES
PROFESSOR (MRS.) ELIZABETH .I. IFIDON (RTD)
Department of Library and Information Science,
Faculty of Education.
Ambrose Alli University.
Ekpoma,
Edo State -Nigeria.
+2348055256192, +2348034948132
Email: ijoseifidon@yahoo.com.
PROFESSOR S.O. UWIAFO
University Librarian
Delta State University,
Abraka.
Delta Sbtate-Nigeria.
+2347038643499
Email: stephenosahon@yahoo.com
PROFESSOR V. NWANCHUKWU
Department of Library and Information Science,
University of Nigeria,
Nsukka-Nigeria
+2348037790006
2010-till date
Chairman: Nigerian Library Association, Edo State Chapter 2021-Till Date
Managing Editor: Heartbeat Journal of Library and Information Science 2020-Till Date
Member: AAU Board of Postgraduate Studies 2020- Till Date
Member: Ambrose Alli University Senior Staff Club 2013-Till Date
Member and Certified Librarian: Librarian Registration
Council of Nigeria 2012-Till Date
Member: Athens Institute for Education and Research 2011-Till Date
Member: International Research and
Development Institute: Research and Development
Network 2010-Till Date
Member: Nigerian Library Association 2009-Till Date
Assistant Secretary: Academic Staff Union of Universities
AAU- Ekpoma. 2018- May 2021
Secretary: Ambrose Alli University Lecturers
Welfare Association (ASUU) 2014- May 2018
Chairman: Constituted AAU Library Strategic Planning
Committee. 2017- May 2018
Chairman: Constituted AAU Library Historical Documentary
Committee. 2017- May 2018
Chairman: Constituted AAU Library Research and
Development Committee 2016- May 2018
Chairman: AAU Library Power(Light) Generating and
Security committee 2016- May 2018
Member: Faculty of Arts Board of Study: 2016- May 2018
University Librarian Representative
Member: Ambrose Alli University Academic Planning
Unit Board of study:
University Librarian Representative 2016- May 2018
Member: AAU Library Finance Committee 2016-May 2018
Member: AAU Library Technical Committee 2016-May 2018
Member: AAU Library Adhoc Committee on
Information Resource and Equipment Evacuation 2016- May 2018
Member: Faculty of Agricultural Science Board of study:
University Librarian Representative 2011 to 2017
Member: Faculty of Natural Science Board of Study: 2011 to 2016
University Librarian Representative
Member: Administrative Board, Center for Strategic
and Development Studies. Ambrose Alli University. 2015 to 2016
1. Federal College of Education (Technical),
Ekiadolor, Edo State-Nigeria. August 1st,2021-Till Date (Leave of Absence)
Position: College Librarian.
Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma-Nigeria
Position: Part time lecturer 2011-Till Date
Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma-Nigeria
Position: Ag Head of Department, Faculty of Law Library June 1st 2020 ¡VAugust 1st, 2021
Faculty of Science and Technology May 2018 ¡VMay 2020
University Library, May 2018-May 2020
Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma-Nigeria
Position: Systems Librarian & Ag Head of Department Electronic Library Department March 2018 - May 2018
Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma-Nigeria
Position: Systems Librarian and Ag Head of Department Research Collections and
Systems Development (Serial) & Electronic Library Department June 2016- March, 2018
Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
Position: Systems Librarian & Ag Head of Department Electronic Library Department 2009- June 2016
Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
Position: Lecturer May 2011 till date
Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
Position: Lecturer
March 2010 till date
Position: Computer Instructor/Supervisor 2005-2007
Postgraduate Degree Courses
ACADEMIC COURSES TAUGHT (Institute of Education: Library Science Option)
DLS 112: Media Information Resources in Library 2010 ¡V May 2014
DLS 214: Academic Library 2010 ¡V May 2014
Have supervised many BLIS and DLS projects.
Published Articles in Journals = 34
Book = 2
Chapters in a Book =2
Conference/Seminar/Workshop Papers = 19
Conference/Seminar/Workshop Attended = 28
Organized Conference/Seminar/Workshop Papers = 6
Academic Speech Delivered =6
Award Won = 1
Victor N. Nwachukwu and Tony I. Obaseki (2014) ¡§Perception of Librarians on the use of Mobile Technologies in Meeting Information Needs of University Libraries¡¨ Przeglad Biblioteczny ¡§Poland Library Review¡¨, Vol. 82(4). Pg. 518-536.
http://www.sbp.pl/respositor/wydawnictwo/abstraktyczasopism/przegaldbblioteczeny/spistresciiabstrakty_PB_4_2014-ang.pdf
Obaseki Tony I, (2011) ¡§Library Computerization: Nigerian Reality¡¨ Brazilian Journal of Information Science, Brazil. 5(1). Pp. 60-68. ISBN 1981-1640. Available at: http://www2.marila.unesp.br/revistas/index.php/bjis/index.
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