15 years

PUBLICATIONS
(b) Chapters in Books Published:
1. Ambrose, E. S (2017). Library Organisation. In Saleh, Adam Gambo (Ed.). National Open
University of Nigeria: Library Orientation Manual. (NOUNLOM). Abuja: NOUN press. 14 –
21. Publication of National Open University of Nigeria
2. Fagbola, O. O, Ambrose, E. S. & Oluwaseun, B. O (2019). Application of cloud computing
technologies in academic library management: the National Open University of Nigeria library
in perspective. In Tella, Adeyinka (Ed.).Handbook of Research on Digital Devices for
inclusivity and engagement in Libraries. Hershey, USA: IGI Global
3. Magnus, O. I, Emmanuel, V.O. & Ambrose, E. S (2023) Towards Environmental Sustainability:
Improving Waste Management Practices in Libraries: In book: Global Perspectives on
Sustainable Library Practices: DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-5964-5.ch013
Journal Articles
4. Ambrose, E. S. & Okpala, H. N. (2015). Use of e- library resources by postgraduate students: A
case study of National Open University of Nigeria, Benin study centre. Review of Information
Science and Technology Journal (RIST) 1(1), 38-58. Nnamdi Azikiwe University Library of
Nigeria, Nsukka. Available online https://www.ristjournal.com.ng/list-of-issues/
5, Ambrose, E. S. (2013). Staff Training for Retrospective Conversion Exercise in Private University
Libraries in Edo State. African Journal of Information and Knowledge Management, 1(1), 82-
89.
6. Emokiniovo, K, A. E. & Ambrose, E. S. (2015). Newspaper Readership of University Students in
Nigeria: A case Study of University of Benin. African Journal of Information and Knowledge
Management, Maiden Edition 1 (4), 1-9.
7. Ambrose, E. S, Ogunbodede, K. F. & Idubor, I. (2021). Undergraduate Students Use of Electronic
Resources amid the COVD-19 Pandemic Lockdown. Library Philosophy and Practice(e-
journal), (University of Nebraka Library Journal
https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/6434
8. Ambrose, E. S (2016). The use of Electronic communication( Social Network) by Open and
Distance Students, The case of National Open University of Nigeria, Benin Study Centre. The
Information Technologist: an international Journal of Information and Communication
Technology (ICT).13(1), 85-95. Available in www.ajol.info
9. Igbinovia, M. O, Ambrose, E. S & Solanke, E, O. (2017). Library and Social Media use as
predictors of National Integration Among Distance Learning Students in Benin Study Centre,

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Nigeria. International Information & Library Review, 50(2) 94-10. Available online:
https://doi.org/10.1080/10572317.2017.1368285
10. Ogunbodede, K. F. & Ambrose, E. S. (2020). Information Needs and Use of Non-Academic Staff
in University of Africa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal).
(University of Nebraka Library Journal) (Indexed in Scopus) Available online:
https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/4839
11. Ambrose, E. S (2016). Internet Use by Undergraduate Students of National Open University of
Nigeria, the case of Benin Study Centre, Edo state. Review of Information Science and
Technology Journal (RIST) 13(1), 85-95. Nnamdi Azikiwe University Library of Nigeria,
Nsukka. Available online https://www.ristjournal.com.ng/list-of-issues/
12. Ivwighreghweta, O & Ambrose, E. S. (2020). Open Educational Resources Utilization under the
Covid 19 pandemic lockdown among distance Postgraduate Students in Nigeria: The case of
National Open University of Nigeria, Benin Study Centre, Edo State, Nigeria. African Journal
of Studies in Education. (AJOSIE) 15(1), 110-123. A publication of Faculty of Education,
University of Benin, Benin-city.
13. Ambrose, E. S. & Ivwighreghweta, O. (2019). Use of Electronic Information Resources among
undergraduate of Library and Information Science, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria.
Nigerian Journal of library and information Science. 4(2), 862-876. (A publication of
Department of Library Archival and Information Studies, University of Ibadan.
14. Ambrose, E. S. & Ogunbodede, K. F. (2022). Information Literacy Skills and Use of Electronic
Resources by Undergraduate Students amid the COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown in Nigeria.
Communicate: Journal of Library & Information Science, 24 (1). 130-142 A publication of
Library and Information Science, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Nigeria.
15. Ekweme, L. O, Bala, S. S, Ambrose, E. S & Ibrahim, H. I. (2022). Promoting Information
Literacy for Community Development in Nigeria: the roles of mobile libraries. Samaru Journal
of Information Studies 22(1), 139-150. (A publication of Department of Library and
Information Science, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Available online at online.
https://www.ajol.info/index.php/sjis/issue/view/21870
16. Njeze, E. M & Ambrose, E. S (2022). Dearth of ICT skills: A vital factor affecting LIS
undergraduate attitude towards Infopreneurship in selected university libraries in South- south,
Nigeria. Benue journal of library management and information science (BJLMIS) 12(1), 35-49.
Publication of Nigeria Library Association, Benue State Chapter.
17. Unuabor, O. S, Ambrose, E. S & Haruna, Z (2022). Utilization of online Platforms for Virtual
library services in COVID-19 Era. Gloryland International Journal of Library and Information
science education.1(1), 71-77. Publication of Nigeria Library Association, Bayelsa State
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18. Ogbomo, E. F & Ambrose, E. S. (2022). Information literacy skills and usage of electronic
resources among undergraduates of the National Open University of Nigeria, Benin Study
Centre. Delsu Jornal of Educational Research and Development (DJERD) 19(1). 167-176.
Publication of Faculty of Education, Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria.
19. 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), 21-44. A Publication of Department of Library and Information Science, Federal
University of Lafia, Nasarawa State.
20. 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. A Publication of Department of Library and Information Science,
Federal University of Lafia, Nasarawa State.
21. Ambrose, E. S, & Ogbomo, E, F (2023). Awareness of Open Educational Resources (OER) and
Utilization by Postgraduate Students of the National Open University of Nigeria in the South-
South Region. Lokoja Journal of Information Science Research.1(1). A publication of
Department of Library and Information science, Federal University Lokoja, Kogi State.
22. Ambrose, E. S., Akporunor, B. A & Njeze, E. M (2023). Attitudes towards the usage of open
educational resources by postgraduate students at the National Open University of Nigeria
(NOUN), south-south Nigeria: Communicate: Journal of Library & Information Science,
24(2). A publication of Library and Information Science, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma,
Nigeria.
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23. Abubakar, A. A, Mahmud, A., Mohammed, S. A, Buhari, Y. & Ambrose, E. S (2023) The Role of
Social Media in Enhancing Library Service Delivery at Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida
University, lapai, Nigeria: EKSU Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies, 1(2) A publication of
the Faculty of Multidisciplinary Studies, Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti
24. Ambrose, E. S., Ogbomo, E. F., & Akporhonor, B. A. (2024). Awareness, attitudes, skills, and
open educational resources usage among open and distance learners. Record and Library
Journal, 10(1), 138-150. DOI: 10.20473/rlj.V10-I1.2024.138-150. Open access under Creative
Commons Attribution-Share A like 4.0 International Licence
25. 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 .
26. 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 –

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192. ISSN: 1596-5414. A Publication of the Department of Library and Information Science,
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
27. 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 .

11. Conferences/Workshops Attended with Papers Read (in the last 5 years)
1. Unuabor, O.S, Ambrose, E. S. & Haruna, Z. (2021) Utilization of online Platforms for Virtual
library services in COVID-!9 Era. Being a paper presented on the occasion of Annual
Conference/ AGM of Nigeria Library Association, Bayelsa State Chapter held on the 8th-
11th of November, 2021 at the auditorium, NDU faculty of Law Ovon, yenagua, Bayelsa
State.
2. Ekweme, L. O, Bala, S. S, Ambrose, E. S & Ibrahim, H. I. (2022) Promoting Information Literacy
for Community Development in Nigeria: the roles of mobile libraries. In Nigerian Library
Association (NLA) Kaduna chapter: NLA 2022 Conference papers. July 2022

6. 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),
1 st International, Nsukka: University of Nigeria, 573 -587. A Publication of Nnamdi Azikiwe
Library, University of Nigeria Nsukka.

Library and Information Science

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Information literacy as a correlate of information resources use for lifelong learning in National Open University of Nigeria. 2024, #1,900,000. Co- researcher. NOUN