Teaching Experience
i. Facilitator NOUN ENUGU Study Centre. 2009-2020
ii. Teaching Use of Library to new staff and mew students, Enugu Study Centre 2010-2020
iii. Adjunct Lecturer Degree Programme (BLS), Enugu College of
Education (Technical) in affiliation with Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Awka (UNZIK) 2015-2024
iv. Marking Examination Scripts, Enugu Study Centre 2017-2023
v. Facilitation of courses, & Setting of Questions, Department
of Library and Information Science, NOUN 2020-Date
vi. Facilitator, Entrepreneurship Education, NOUN 2021-Date
vii. Adjunct Reader, Postgraduate Programs, Department of Library
and Information Science, Enugu State University of Technology 2024

b. Work Experience
i. Industrial Attachment with UNEC Library 1989
ii. Industrial Attachment with ESUT Library 1991
iii. Graduate Assistant Librarian, Enugu State University of Technology. 1999–2001
iv. Part – Examiner UNEC– GST 101& 102 (Use of Eng. & Library). 2000 -2008
v. Librarian 1, NOUN Library 2008-2015
vi. Facilitator, NOUN ENUGU Study Centre 2009–2020
vii. Part-time Lecturer, Degree Programme Enugu State College of
Education (Technical) 2015-2023
viii. Senior Librarian, National Open University of Nigeria 2016-2019
ix. Senior Lecturer, National Open University of Nigeria 2019–2021
x. Coordinator South-East Incubation Centre NOUN 2021-Date
xi. Reader, National Open University of Nigeria 2022-Date
xii. Adjunct Reader, Enugu State University of Technology 2024

c. University Administration
• Faculty Assignments
i. Member, Examination Committee, Enugu study Centre 2010-2019
ii. Chairman Tractor Committee, Enugu Study Centre 2011-2013
iii. Member, Examination Malpractice Committee 2014-2019
iv. Desk Offer, Faculty of Agric Enugu Study Centre 2015-2019
v. Desk Officer, Faculty of Health Sciences Enugu Study Centre 2016-2020
vi. Desk Officer, Faculty of Law Enugu Study Centre 2018-2019
vii. Member, Faculty of Teaching Practice Committee 2020-2021
viii. Acting Head of Department, Library and Information Science 2021
ix. Member, Faculty of Education Postgraduate Board 2021
x. Member, Faculty of Education Research Committee 2021
• University Level Committee
i. Script Officer, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Enugu Study Centre 2016-2017

ii. Script Officer, Faculty of Health Sciences Enugu Study Centre 2016-2017
iii. Script Officer, Faculty of Management Sciences Enugu Study Centre. 2017-2019

iv. Coordinator, South-East Incubation Centre, NOUN 2021-Date
v. Dept. of Library and Information Science Course Material
Writing Coordinator for 300 & 400 Levels 2021
vi. Subject officer, NOUN Model Study Centre Marking Venue 2021_1
vii. Script Officer, Faculty of Education, Health Sciences &
Agricultural Sciences, Enugu Marking Centre 2024_1
• Global, National and Professional Assignments
i. Enumerator, Trial Census National population & Housing
Census, National Population Commission 1990
ii. Enumerator, National population & Housing Census,
National Population Commission 1991
iii. Assistant Examiner, WAEC/NECO 1998–2009
iv. Examiner, National Teachers Institute Marking Venue Enugu 2004-2005
v. Coordinator, National Population & Housing Census,
National Population Commission. 2006
vi Public Relation Officer, Nigerian Library Association of Nigeria
Enugu State Chapter 2012
vii Member, Organizing Committee Nigerian Library Association
National Conference “Coal City 2014” 2014

Book Chapters
1. Iroaganachi. M. A, Ilo P., Ekwueme, L. & YoungHarry, I. (2019). Knowledge
Sharing Practices, ICT, Information Literacy, and STEM Career Path Choices among Girls at the Secondary School Level: Girls and STEM Education in a Book: Women’s Influence on Inclusion, Equity and Diversity in STEM Fields. DOI: DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-8870-2.ch009. www.igi-global.com/book/women-influence-inclusion-equity-diversity/218525.

2. Onyia, A. U., Ekwueme, L. O. & Ezeanya, C. U. (2024). The reality of adoption
and implementation of artificial intelligence to learners’ support services for effective service delivery to learners of National Open University of Nigeria. In J. Eyisi, et. al. (Eds.), Excellence in Nigerian education system: A festschrift for P. E. Eya, National Open University of Nigeria: Jabi Abuja,1065 – 1077. ISBN: 978-978-786-017-5. A Publication the of National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja.

Journal Articles
• Major Journal Articles
3. Asogwa, G. E. & Ekwueme, L. O. (2007). UBE and nine-year basic education: The rule of the school library services. Knowledge Review A Multi-Disciplinary Journal, 15(5),13-17. ISSN 1595-2126. A Publication of National Association for the Advancement Knowledge, Enugu State University of Science and Technology.

4. Ekwueme, L. O. (2010). Impact of information communication technology on library services in academic libraries. Nigerian Library Link, A Journal of Library and Information Science, 18(2),99-107. ISSN:1597-1149. A Bi-annual Publication of Library and Information Science, Enugu State University of Science and Technology.

5. Ekwueme, L. O. (2012). Inter – personal communication effectiveness in academic libraries: A case study of two Nigerian Universities. Nigerian Library Link, A Journal of Library and Information Science,10(1&2), 49– 58. ISSN:1597-1149. A Bi-annual Publication of Library and Information Science, Enugu State University of Science and Technology.

6. Ekwueme, L. O. & Nwofor, R. I. (2013). An investigation of the reading habits of South Eastern states students of National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). Nigerian Journal of Research and Production, 21(1),135 -146. ISSN: 1596-6615.A Publication of Nigerian Researcher Forum, Enugu State University of Science & Technology, (ESUT), Enugu.

7. Ekwueme, L. O. & Ofodu, P. N. (2014). The use of mobile technology by academic libraries in support of learning and research in open and distance education. Global Review of Library and Information Science, 10, 122 -132. ISSN:3428-0009. A Publication of Department of Library and Information Science, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

8. Ekwueme, L. O. & Elem, G. N. (2017). Mobile phone and digital libraries in Open and Distance Learning. International Journal of Librarianship & Information Science, 2, 48–57. ISSN: 2522-3143. A Publication of Department of Library and Information Science, AllamaIqbal Open University (AIOU), Islamabad – Pakistan. https://ojs.aiou.edu.pk/index.php/jlis/issue/view/69

9. Ekwueme, L. O. (2017). Availability and accessibility of library services to students of National Open University of Nigeria. West Africa Journal of Open and Flexible Learning (WAJOFE), 6 (1), 19 – 41. ISSN:2276-6472. A Publication of Regional Training and Research Institute for Distance and Open Learning (RETRIDOL), National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) in Collaboration with the Commonwealth of Learning (COL).

10. Ilo,P., Izuagbe, R., Mole, A. J. C. & Ekwueme, L. (2018). Measuring disaster preparedness’ and response practices in university libraries in Nigeria: the role of disaster equipment. International Journal of Disaster Reduction, 31, 85 – 91. ISSN:2212-4209. A Publication of Elsevier Ltd. https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/international-journal-of-disaster-risk-reduction/vol/31/suppl/C

11. Ekwueme, L. O. (2018). Constraints to availability and effective use of library resources by teachers in secondary schools in Enugu educational zones of Enugu State. Benue Journal of Library and Management and Information Science (BJLMIS), 8(2), 67– 84. ISSN:2141-9361. A Publication of Nigerian Library Association (NLA), Benue State Chapter.

12. Ekwueme, L. O. (2018). Improving students’ academic performance through of social media: The roles of school libraries. Communicate: Journal of Library and Information Science 20(1&2), 163-167. ISSN:1115-2664. A Publication of Department of Library and Information Science, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Nigeria.

13. Ekwueme, L. O. (2018). Digital libraries in open and distance learning: Promises and challenges. Review of Information Science and Technology (RIST).4, 52–57. ISSN:2616-128. A Publication of Nnamdi Azikiwe Library, University of Nigeria Nsukka.

14. Ekwueme, L. O. & Chime, A. C. (2019). Awareness and the utilization of electronic information resources by students at National Open University of Nigeria: A case study of Enugu Study Centre Library. International Journal of Educational Development (IJED), University of Uyo, Nigeria, 23(1), 14 – 25. ISSN:1119-74-98. A Publication of Department of Vocational Education, University of Uyo Nigeria.

15. Ekwueme, L. O. & Ilo, P. I. (2019). Marketing of library services for enhanced accessibility in National Open University of Nigeria: Challenges and strategies for interventions. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)2252,1–22. ISSN:1522-0222. A Publication of University Libraries of the University of Nebraska– Lincoln, Nebraska, USA. https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=5663&context=libphilprac

16. Ekwueme, L. O. & Chime, A. C. (2019). Challenges and strategies for improved acquisition of information literacy skills by students of Enugu Study Centre of National Open University of Nigeria. Ebonyi Journal of Library and Information Science, 6(1), 159 – 171. ISSN:2488-894X. A Publication of Nigeria Library Association (NLA)Ebonyi State Chapter.
17. Ekwueme, L. O., Elem, G. & Ilo, P. I. (2019). Information literacy skills acquisition among the undergraduates at Enugu study centre in National Open University of Nigeria. Benue Journal of Library and, Management and Information Science (BJLMIS) 9(1), 141 – 160. ISSN 2488-894X.A Publication of Nigerian Library Association (NLA), Benue State Chapter.
18. Onuh, S. J. & Ekwueme, L. O. (2020). Awareness and utilization of search engines for information retrieval by students of National Open University of Nigeria in Enugu study centre library, Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) 4650. ISSN:1522-0222.
A Publication of University Libraries of the University of Nebraska– Lincoln, Nebraska, USA. https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=8704&context=libphilprac

19. Mayowa-Adebara, O. & Ekwueme, L. O. (2020). Virtual learning in selected Nigerian universities during the corona virus pandemic: A situation analysis. Review of Information Science and Technology (RIST), 6(1), 22–30. ISSN:2616-1281. A Publication of Nnamdi
Azikiwe University Library, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. https://www.ristjournal.com.ng/list-of-issues/.

20. Ekwueme, L. O. (2020). Marketing library services to users: Theoretical perspectives. Review of Information Science and Technology (RIST), 6(1), 12 – 21. ISSN: 2616-1281. A Publication of Nnamdi Azikiwe University Library, University of Nigeria Nsukka. https://www.ristjournal.com.ng/list-of-issues/.

21. Ekwueme L. O., Ilo, P., Ifijeh, G., Fagbohun, M. & Dosa, J. (2020). Users’ satisfaction with reference services in university libraries in Nigeria: A case study Library Progress (International), 40(2), 270–278. ISSN:2320317X. A Peer Reviewed & Refereed Journal of Library & Information Science, BPAS Publication. https://acspublisher.com/journals/index.php/lp/article/view/9174.

22. Ekwueme, L. O. & Mayowa-Adebara, O. (2020). Enhancing library services delivery using information systems: The Nigerian situation. Ebonyi Journal of Library and Information Science, 7(2), 34 – 44. ISSN:2488-894X. A Publication of Nigeria Library Association (NLA) Ebonyi State Chapter.

23. Ekwueme, L. O. (2021). Entrepreneurship education as tool for economic growth in Nigeria: The roles of libraries. Global Review of Library and Information Science. (GRELIS) 17(2), 1 – 14. ISSN: 3428-0009. A Publication of the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. https://www.grelis.com.ng/volume.php?id=15.

24. Ekwueme, L. O. (2021). Marketing channels to improve accessibility of library services to distance learners. International Journal of Knowledge Dissemination, 2(1). 26– 40. ISSN:271-443-56. A Publication of Samuel Osaigboue Ogemudia University Library, University of Abuja.

25. Ekwueme, L. O. & Mayowa-Adebara, O. (2021). Awareness and provision of information services for the actualization of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Open and distance learning institutions in Nigeria. International Journal of Knowledge Dissemination, 2(1), 51–64. ISSN:271-443-56. A Publication of Samuel Osaigboue Ogemudia University Library, University of Abuja.

26. Ekwueme, L. O., Salisu S. B., Ambrose, S. & Ibrahim, H. (2022). Promoting information literacy for community development in Nigeria: The roles of mobile libraries. Samaru Journal of Information Studies, 22(1),150 -162. A Publication of the Department of Library and Information Science, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. https://www.ajol.info/index.php/sjis/article/view/242366/229180.

27. Ilo, P. I., Ifijeh, G, Segun-Adeniran, C., Michael-Onuoha, H. C & Ekwueme, L. (2021) Providing reproductive health information to rural women: The potentials of public libraries, African Journal of Reproductive Health. A publication by organisation for Women’s Health and Action Research Centre (WHARC) in sub-Saharan Africa, 25 (5s), 210 -218. ISSN:1522-0222 https://ajrh.info/index.php/ajrh/issue/view/114

28. Ekwueme, L. O. & Ajie, I. A. (2022). Implementation of inclusive education for Nigerian children: Librarian’s roles and challenges. International Journal of Vocational Studies and Library Science (IJOVALIS), 2(2), 35 – 46. A Publication of University of Uyo Nigeria.

29. Chime, A. C. & Ekwueme, L. O. (2023). Postgraduate students’ use of electronic resources for research output in federal university libraries in the SouthEast, Nigeria: Challenges and strategies for interventions. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). ISSN 2766-1415. https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/8021

30. Chime, A. C., Ekwueme, L. O. & Ofodu, P. N. (2023). A survey of reading attitude and preferred information resources by undergraduates in the faculty of social sciences in Nigerian universities. Jigawa Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies (JJMS), 6(2), 57 – 74. ISSN:2672-4790. A Publication of the Faculty of Education Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa Jigawa State, Nigeria. https://jjms.com.ng/index.php/jjms/article/view/11/5.

31. Ekwueme, L. O., Elem, G. N. & Chime, A. C., (2023). Constraints to the provision of library and information services for the actualization of sustainable development goals in open and distance learning: Strategies for intervention. Communicate: Journal of Library and Information Science, 25(2), 222 –239. ISSN: 1115–26664. A Publication of Department of Library and Information Science, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma. https://www.cjolis.org/index.php/cjolis/issue/view/3.

32. Ofodu P. N., Chime, A. C. & Ekwueme, L. O. (2023). Relevance of Nigerian libraries in the dissemination of information in post COVID- 19 era. Communicate: Journal of Library and Information Science, 25(2), 265-281. ISSN:1115–26664. A Publication of Department of Library and Information Science, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma. https://www.cjolis.org/index.php/cjolis/issue/view/3.

33. Ekwueme, L. O., Mayowa-Adebara, O., Ajie, I. A. & Omotunde, I. (2023). Teaching and learning of library and information science education in open and distance learning using electronic platforms. Middle belt Journal of Library and Information Science. 21, 72–90. A Publication of Nigerian Library Association, Kwara State chapter.

34. Omotunde, O.I., Mayowa-Adebara, O., Ajie, I. A. & Ekwueme, L. O. (2023). Lecturers ‘perception of plagiarism among Undergraduates in Nigeria. Journal of Applied Science, Information and Computing (JASIC), 4(2), 44 -55. ISSN: 1813-3509. A Publication of School of Mathematics and Computing, Kampala International University (KIU). https://jasic.kiu.ac.ug/article-view.php?i=65&t=lecturers-perception-of-plagiarism-among-undergraduates-in-nigeria.

35. Chime, A. C. & Ekwueme, L. O. (2023). Assessing the usage of electronic information resources and the nature of research output by postgraduate students in federal university libraries in South-East, Nigeria. Lokoja Journal of Information Science Research, 1(2),1-17. ISSN2992-2496. A Publication of Dept. of Library and Information Science Federal University Lokoja.

36. Chime, A. C. & Ekwueme, L.O. & Attama, C. C. (2023). Employability skills for graduates of library and information science in Nigeria. Global Review of Library and Information Science (GRELIS) 19(Special Edition),1 – 19. ISSN: 3428-0009. A Publication of the Dept.
of Library and Information Science, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. https://www.grelis.com.ng/volume.php?id=20.

37. Ekwueme, L. O., Oluwaseun, B. O., Ajie, A.I. Ofodu, P. N. & Ambrose, S. A. (2024). Empowering librarians in the Fifth Industrial Revolution: Navigating skills, challenges and strategies for effective library services in open and distance learning. Lokoja Journal of Information Science Research (LJISR), 2(1), 79 – 94. ISSN: 2992-2496. A Publication of
Dept. of Library and Information Science Federal University Lokoja. https://ljisr.net.ng/index.php/lis/article/view/41.

38. Ajie, I. A., Ofodu, P. N., Ambrose, S. E., Ekwueme, L. O. & Oluwaseun, B. O. (2024). Data mining techniques for knowledge discovery in information management and service delivery in National Open University Libraries. Samaru Journal of Information Studies, 24(1)B, 171 – 192. ISSN: 1596-5414. A Publication of the Department of Library and Information Science, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

39. Ekwueme, L. O., Oluwaseun, B. O., Ajie, A.I., Ofodu, P. N. & Ambrose, S. A. (2024). Awareness, perception, and skills of librarians for the implementation of 5th IR in academic libraries: Implications on open and distant learning. ATBU Journal of Science, Technology and Education,12(2). 702 – 713. ISSN: 2277-0011. A Publication by Faculty of Technology
Education, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Bauchi. https://www.atbuftejoste.com.ng/index.php/joste/article/view/2145.

40. Ofodu, P. N., & Ekwueme, L. O. (2024). Enhancing learner’s engagement and performance in learning through E-resources and services: National Open University of Nigeria as beneficiaries. West Africa Journal of Open and Flexible Learning (WAJOFE), 12(2). Publication of the Regional Training and Research Institute for Distance and Open Learning (RETRIDOL). A Publication of National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) in Collaboration with the Commonwealth of Learning (COL).

Referred Conference Proceedings
41. Ekwueme, L. O. (2012). The role of library and information services in entrepreneurship in Nigeria. In I. J. Ezema et. al. (Eds.), Nigerian Library Association @ 50 driving home the transformation agenda. 12th Annual Conference/Annual General Meeting, 213 – 215, Enugu: Speed and Skill Coy. ISSN:978-978-929-982-9G.

42. Mayowa-Adebara, O., Esew, M. & Ekwueme, L. O. (2021). The role of libraries in providing information services to support victims of domestic violence in Nigeria. In Z. Mohammed et. al. (Eds.). 1st International Conference of Library and Information Sensitization Vanguard of Nigeria in collation with Department of Library and Information Science, ABU Zaria, Kaduna: Library and Information Sensitization Vanguard of Nigeria, 465 – 477. ISSN:978-978-991-088-5.

43. Ekwueme, L. O. & Mayowa-Adebara, O. (2021). Awareness and the provision of library and information services for the actualization of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in open and distance learning institutions in Nigeria. In Z. Mohammed et. al. (Eds.), Library and information services and global trends.1st International Conference of Library and Information Sensitization Vanguard of Nigeria in collation with Department of Library and Information Science, ABU Zaria, Kaduna: Library and Information Sensitization Vanguard of Nigeria, 750 – 768. ISSN:978-978-991-088-5.

44. Mayowa-Adebara, O., Omotunde, O. I., Ajie, I. A., & Ekwueme, L. O. (2021). Soft and leadership skills: An indispensable tool for the 21st century librarians in academic libraries. In K. S. Shivraj et. al. (Eds.), Knowledge Management in Higher Education Institutions II, India: Manipal University Jaipur, 232- 237. ISSN:078-81-952757-5-5.

45. Ekwueme, L. O., Oluwaseun, B. O., Ajie, I. A., Ofodu, P. N. & Ambrose S. E. (2024) Librarians and the fifth industrial revolution: Skills, challenges and strategies for providing library services in an open and distance learning. In P. I. Ilo et. al. (Eds.), Challenges of Library & Information Science Profession in New Normal Context. Nnamdi Azikiwe Library (NAL), 1stInternational, Nsukka: University of Nigeria, 573 -587. A Publication of Nnamdi Azikiwe Library, University of Nigeria Nsukka.

Provision of information resources and services, marketing of library services, open and distance learning, digital library, social media and information literacy

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Ekwueme, L. O., Oluwaseun, B. O., Ofodu, P. N. & Ambrose, S. E. (2024). TETFUND 2017
-2022(MERGED) TETFUND Institution Based Research (IBR) project. Information literacy as a correlate of information resources use for lifelong learning in National Open University of Nigeria.

Okunade, O. A., Olaniyi, O.O., Onwodi, G., Ekwueme, L. O., Nuhu, B. K., Ezeanya, C. U. Ukaigwe, J. A. (2024). National Open University of Nigeria, Senate Research Grant (SRG) Intervention. An intelligent learning system to aid visually impaired open and learners in assessing eLibrary services.

Ndunagu J. N., Jones, K., Ekwueme, L. O., Johnson Okoh, J., Oguche, M., Orie, E., Ezeanya, C., Shanahan, L. (2024). A scoping activity for analysing and mitigating barriers to TNE between UK and Nigerian HEI’s. HE Institution: CARDIFF Metropolitan University. 2024-2025 Transnational Education (TNE) Exploratory Grant funding One year plan. Awarding Institution: British Council Bid