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Career Profile

My name is Patricia Ngozi Ofodu, I graduated from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (ABU), went for my NYSC in Warri Refining and Petrochemicals (WRPC). After which I was employed in the University Library of National Open University of Nigeria, as a Librarian. Two years after my confirmation, I proceeded for my masters in Library and Information Science, in University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). I then returned back to my Institution, after my MLIS and worked for two years before I later went back to the university for my doctorate. Within the period of my doctorate, Library and Information Science was introduced as a programme in NOUN and I was re-deployed to the department of LIS as a lecturer 1. After my studies, I fully returned back to the university as a Ph.D. holder in Library and information Science.

Patricia Ngozi Ofodu

02078

Headquarter

Faculty of Education

Department of Library and Information Science

pofodu@noun.edu.ng

Senior Lecturer

Ph.D

Experience in Library and Information Science: Conferences, workshops, seminars, online facilitation.

 PUBLICATIONS    2021-2024

1.Ofodu, P. N. (2022). Online resources as veritable tools for information provision and

dissemination for distance learners: Challenges and prospects. International Journal of Vocational Studies and Library Science (IJOVALIS), 2(2), 144-154. ISSN: 2489-4162. A Publication of Faculty of Education, University of Uyo, Nigeria.

 

2.. Okwoli, M. E. & Ofodu, P. N. (2022). Satisfaction derived from the deployment of cloud computing services in Federal University libraries in Nigeria. Information Navigation. International Journal of Technology and Information Studies (IJTIS), 2(1), 2-10. ISSN: 2955-0645.  A Publication of Library and Information Studies Group International, Library Department Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria.

 

  1. Ofodu, P. N.(2022). Use of online public access catalogue (OPAC) facilities by distance learners for information retrieval in two distance learning Federal University libraries in Nigeria. Information Navigation. International Journal of Technology and Information Studies (IJTIS), 2(1), 132-145. ISSN: 2955-0645. A Publication of Library and Information Studies Group International, Library Department Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria.  

 

  1. Ofodu, P. N. & Nwachukwu, V. N. (2022). Competencies possessed by distance learners to access information resources in three distance learning Federal University Libraries in Nigeria. Communicate: Journal of Library and Information Science, 24(2), 107–118. ISSN: 1115-2664. A Publication of Department of Library and Information Science, Ambrose Ali University Ekpoma, Nigeria.

 

  1. Ofodu, P. N. & Okwoli, M. E. (2023). The role of library and information profession for political development and stability in Nigeria. Library Philosophy and Practice(ejournal). 7688. ISSN: 1522-0222. A Publication of University of Nebraska Lincoln. https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/7688. Pp. 1-13

 

  1. Ofodu, P. N. & Ambrose, E. S. (2023). Mobile library services in distance learning institutions in Nigeria: Resources on learners’ palm. Lafia Journal of Library & Information Science (LJLIS), 4(1), 21-29. ISSN: 2814-0702. A Publication of Department of Library and Information Science, Federal University of Lafia, Nasarawa, Nigeria.

 

  1. Ofodu, P. N.& Ambrose, E. S. (2023). Promotion and strategic aim for awareness campaign of National Open University Education programmes. Lafia Journal of Library & Information Science (LJLIS), 4(1), 45-54. ISSN: 2814-0702. A Publication of Department of Library and Information Science, Federal University of Lafia, Nasarawa, Nigeria.

 

  1. Ibrahim, W.; Okwoli, M. E. & Ofodu, P. N.(2023). Electronic information resources

            management tactics in modern libraries: Bring back library users or follow them

remotely: A critical review. Library Philosophy and Practice (ejournal). ISSN: 1522-

  1. A Publication of University of Nebraska Lincoln.https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac.

 

  1. Ofodu, P. N., Chime, A. C & Ekwueme, L. O. (2023). Post COVID – 19 pandemic and library information services and dissemination in Nigeria: Libraries’ relevance. Communicate: Journal of Library and Information Science, 25(2). ISSN: 1115-2664. A Publication of Department of Library and Information Science, Ambrose Ali University Ekpoma, Nigeria.

 

  1. 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.

 

  1. Ofodu, P. N& Whong, F. M. (2024). Information entrepreneurship freelancing in library and information science for enhancing employment career opportunities for librarians. International Journal of Information Resource Management(IJIRM), 1(1). E- ISSN:1118-7786. A Publication of Department of Library and Information Science. University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

 

  1. Ofodu, P. N. & Ekwueme, L. O. (2024). Enhancing Learners’ Engagement and

Performance in Learning through E-resources and Services: National Open University of

 Nigeria Students as Beneficiaries. West African Journal of Open & Flexible Learning 

(WAJOFEL), Special Edition. A Publication of Regional Training & Research Institute

for Distance & Open Learning (RETRIDOL) National Open University of Nigeria.

 

  1. Ekwueme, L. O.; Oluwaseun, B. O.; Ajie, I. A.; Ofodu, P. N.& Ambrose, S. E. (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 (ATBUJOSTE), 12(2). ISSN: 2277-0011. A Publication of Faculty of Technology Education, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Nigeria. https://www.atbuftejoste.com.ng/index.php/joste/article/view/2145

 

 

  1. 14. Ekwueme, L. O.,Oluwaseun, B. O, Ifeoma Abigail 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 Department of Library and Information Science Federal University Lokoja.  https://ljisr.net.ng/index.php/lis/article/view/41

 

  1. 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. 

Enhancing information services delivery, mobile technology, trends in cataloguing practices, data mining, information literacy skills, information dissemination and retrieval, artificial intelligence, fourth industrial revolution, fifth industrial revolution etc.

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2016-171X; https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=j-6BLpIAAAAJ .

Information literacy as a correlate of information resources use for lifelong learning in National Open University of Nigeria.; April 2024; NGN1,950,000.00; in progress; TETFUND Institution Based Research (IBR) project.

Prospective and Returning Students