Dr. Amaka Florence Nwofor
Dr. Amaka Florence Nwofor is a READER in LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCES Department, Faculty Of Education in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Dr. Florence Amaka Nwofor is an Associate Professor in the Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Education Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. I was a Senior Librarian and head of Serial Section in Professor Festus Aghagbo Nwako Library. I served in the Library from 1993-2014.
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Address: | Library And Information Sciences, Faculty Of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF EDUCATION |
Department/Sub-Unit: | LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCES |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | University of Nigeria Nsukka. (Doctor of Philosophy, June, 2020) September, 2009 to June, 2020 PhD Library And Information Science |
| 2 | University of Nigeria,Nsukka. (Master Degree, August, 2000) September, 1996 to September, 2000 M.Sc Library And Information Science |
| 3 | University of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, April, 1990) February, 1987 to September, 1990 B.Sc Library And Information Science/English |
| 4 | Anambra State College of Edu.Awka. (NCE, August, 1987) May, 1984 to August, 1987 NCE Library And Information Science/English |
| 5 | Girls Secondary School,Amawbia. (SSCE, May, 1984) July, 1983 to May, 1984 SSCE |
| 6 | Ozalla Primary School,IfiteDunu. (FSLC, September, 1979) May, 1973 to May, 1979 First School Leaving Certificate |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Vice-chairman, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (Faculty of Education: National Conference Committee) August, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | Vice-chairman, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (Faculty of Education: Welfare Committee) May, 2023 to Present |
| 3 | Head of Department: Library and Information Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (Faculty of Education) January, 2023 to Present |
| 4 | Coordinator, CEP Co -ordinator department of Library and Information Science,Faculty of Education September, 2019 to May, 2023 |
| 5 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. June, 2014 to Present |
| 6 | Senior Librarian, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. October, 2007 to June, 2014 |
| 7 | Librarian I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. October, 2004 to September, 2007 |
| 8 | Head of Department: Serials Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (University Library) October, 2003 to July, 2014 |
| 9 | Librarian II, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. October, 2001 to October, 2004 |
| 10 | Re-designate Graduate Assistant, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. September, 1999 to May, 2000 |
| 11 | Head of Department: Acquisition Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University (University Library) March, 1998 to August, 2003 |
| 12 | Assistant librarian, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. June, 1993 to September, 1999 |
| 13 | ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY June, 1993 to September, 1999 |
| 14 | Member, National Youth Service Corps August, 1990 to May, 1991 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Nwofor Florence Amaka. (2021, June) Effective use of the University Library Fab Anieh Nig Ltd., pp 226-255 |
| 2 | Ilorah-Chikaodi, HC. and Nwofor, FA. (2021, April) INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES (ICTs) IN COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES Locco 211 Nigeria Ltd, pp 78-91 |
| 3 | Chikaodi, H. C. I., Nwofor, F. A. and Obiozor-Ekeze, RN. (2018, April) Public Librarys Role in Literacy Development for Children and Young People in the Digital Age Grenno Publishers, pp 242-266 |
| 4 | Nwofor Florence Amaka. (2016, July) Bibliographic Citation and Referencing Styles. Potential Books, pp 164-190 |
| 5 | Ilorah, H. C. and Nwofor, F.A. and Obioma-Anyaogu, J. (2016, March) Electronic Information Resources And Services In Festus Aghagbo Nwako Digital Library (Fandl), Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria: A Case Study Synergy Books, pp 12-14 |
| 6 | Ilorah HC, Nwofor F. and Onwudinjo O. (2016, June) ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS ACQUISITION OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE STUDENTS IN NIGERIA: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS IATED Academy, pp 5792-5797 |
| 7 | Nwofor Florence Amaka. (2015, July) Electronic Libraries and Search Engines Wonder Choice Global Concept for SGS UNIZIK,, pp 331-355 |
| 8 | Anaehobi, E.S, Osuigwe, N.E. and Nwofor, F.A. (2012, July) Public Private Partnership (PPP) Initiative between Libraries and Other Organizations in Anambra State Universal Press Plc, pp 140-156 |
| 9 | Onwuka, E. O; Obiozor, R. N. and Nwofor, F. A. (2008, June) The Use of the Library for Research Purposes Rex Charles and Patrick, pp 88-113 |
| 10 | Okeke, I. E; Nwofor, F.A. (2004, October) Medical Libraries Ifevic Publishers, pp 56-76 |
| 11 | Nwofor, F.A, Onwuka E.O, Ezennia, S.E. and Obiozor, R.N. (2003, October) The Use of the Library Classic Publishers, pp 181-212 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Esther Ekene Aghauche, Amaka Raymonda Obiamalu, Florence Amaka Nwofor & Anthoniette Chinecherem Ndanwu. (2024, February), "Challenges of Using Twitter by Undergraduate Students, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria", Unizik Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies, Vol. 17, (Issue 1), pp 324-330 |
| 2 | Florence Amaka Nwofor, Martin Oniovoghai Atamu & Esther Ekene Aghauche. (2024, March), "Conflicts and Job Performance of Library Staff: Causes, Effects and Management Strategies in Academic Libraries in Delta State, Nigeria", African Journal of Educational Management, Teaching and Entrepreneurship Studies, Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 9-23 |
| 3 | Florence Amaka Nwofor, Esther Ekene Aghauche & Hope Chinyere Ilorah Chikaodili. (2024, April), "Constraints and Strategies for Enhanced Mentoring Programmes and Practices In Federal University Libraries in South-East,Nigeria", Unizik Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies, Vol. 17, (Issue 2), pp 1-23 |
| 4 | Obiamalu, Amaka Raymonda, Aghauche, Ekene Esther & Florence Amaka Nwofor. (2024, April), "Marketing Strategies for the Promotion of Library Information Resources and Services in Prof. Festus Aghagbo Nwako in Libraries in Anambra State", Unizik Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies, Vol. 17, (Issue 2), pp 71-85 |
| 5 | Esther Ekene Aghauche, Florence Amaka Nwofor, Amaka Raymonda Obiamalu & Anthoniette Chinecherem Ndanwu. (2024, April), "Utilization of Twitter by Undergraduates of Library and Information Science Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria", African Journal of Educational Management, Teaching and Entrepreneurship Studies, Vol. 11, (Issue 1), pp 371-377 |
| 6 | Justina Ogochukwu Osonwa, Florence Amaka Nwofor & Oluoma Miracle Emereonwu. (2024, April), "Information Needs and Agricultural Information Services for Rural Rice Farmers in Public Libraries and Agricultural Centers in Anambra State, Nigeria", African Journal of Educational Management, Teaching and Entrepreneurship Studies, Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 62-72 |
| 7 | NWOFOR,F.A. CHIKAODI,H.C.I. CHIBUEZE,F.O.. (2023, July), "PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN PRESERVATION AND DOCUMENTATION OF CULTURAL HERITAGE RESOURCES: PROF. KENNETH DIKE STATE CENTRAL E-LIBRARY, AWKA EXPERIENCE", Unknown Journal or Publisher, pp 32 |
| 8 | Florence Amaka Nwofor, Hope Chinyere Ilorah Chikaodi & Okafor Ngozi Goodness. (2023, September), "Public Library as an Effective Tool for Youth Empowerment in a Period of Economic Recession: Onitsha Divisional Library Experience", Library and Information Science Digest, Vol. 17, pp 79-99 |
| 9 | Nwofor, FA; Chikaodi, HCI. (2023, August), "Public Libraries: Preservation and Documentation of Cultural Heritage Resources in Prof. Kenneth Dike State Central E-Library, Awka", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION IN SOCIAL SCIENCE (IJRISS), Vol. 7, (Issue 7), pp 1427-1445 |
| 10 | Chikaodi, H.C. Ilorah, Nwofor F.A., Nwachukwu V.N. (2022, May), "Teaching Methods as Co-relates of information Brokerage Entrepreneurial Skills Acquisition of Library and Information Science Graduates", Journal of Vocational Education Studies, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 44-60 |
| 11 | Chikaodi, H.C. Ilorah, Nwofor F.A., Udalor M.O. (2022, June), "Application of ICT's in Circulation catloguing services: A case study of Festus Aghagbo Nwako Library (FANL), Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.", Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research Vol 9 (issue 6) pp19, Vol. 9, (Issue 6), pp 248-266 |
| 12 | Chikaodi, H. C. Ilorah& Nwofor, F. A.. (2020, June), "Barriers to Entrepreneurial Skills Acquisition among Library and Information Science Undergraduate Students in Nigeria.", ASUU JOURNAL OF HUMANITIES, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 257-269 |
| 13 | NWOFOR Florence Amaka, UDEZE Nkechi Sabina and CHIKAODI Hope Chinyere Ilorah. (2019, August), "Public Library Transforming Communities: Innovative Projects through Partnerships for Sustainable Developments", IFLA Library, pp 537-540 |
| 14 | Nwofor F. A. and Chikaodi H. C. (2019, July), "Gender divide in library and Information science: an exploratory study", On justice equity & dignity: recreating womanbeing in contemporary African society, pp 177-187 |
| 15 | Nwofor, F.A., Udeze, N.S., &Chikaodi-Ilorah, H.C.. (2019, June), "Repositioning Library and Information Science Curriculum for enhanced Oral Tradition Knowledge Management Education in Nigeria", IFLA WLIC |
| 16 | Nwofor, F. A.,Chikaodi, H. C. Ilorah&Nweke, G. C.. (2019, June), "Availability and Use of Serials by Students in Festus Aghagbo Nwako Library, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka", Preorcjah, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 33-60 |
| 17 | Chikaodi, H. C. Ilorah& Nwofor, F. A.. (2018, August), "Impact of Teaching Methods on Book Industry Entrepreneurial Skills Acquisition of Library and Information Science Undergraduates in Nigeria.", Library Research Journal |
| 18 | Onwudinjo, O.T.U, Nwafor-Orizu, O.E, Ilorah, H.C. & Nwofor, F. A.. (2015, October), "Council of Legal Education Standards for Law Report Collection in Nigerian Universities", International Journal of African and Asian Studie, Vol. 13, pp 182-188 |
| 19 | Nwofor, F.A. and Ilorah, H.C.. (2015, May), "Sustaining Nigeria’s Democracy: Public Libraries as Indispensable Instrument in Anambra State.", Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) |
| 20 | Onwudinjo, O.T.U., Ilorah, H.C. and Nwofor, F.A.. (2010, July), "Problems of GSM Phone Use in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Law Library, Awka by the Students.", UNIZIK Journal of Research in Library and Information Science,, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 87-96 |
| 21 | Ilorah, H.C., Nwofor, F.A. and Onwudinjo, O.T.U. (2009, February), "The Challenges and Prospects of Using Library Services in Conflict Resolution.", Journal of the Nigerian Library Association Anambra State Chapter, Vol. 3, pp 40-50 |
| 22 | Ilorah, H. C., Nwofor, F.A. and Onwudinjo, O.T.U.. (2008, February), "Information Delivery to Farmers Through Audio-visual Resources and Information and Communication Technology (ICT)", The Nigerian Library Link,, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 52-62 |
| 23 | Ilorah, H.C. Nwofor, F. A, and Onwudinjo, O.T.. (2007, April), "The place of University Libraries in E-Learning in Universities in Anambra State:", Journal of the Nigerian Library Association Anambra State Chapter, Vol. 1, pp 50-56 |
| 24 | Nwofor, F.A. and Ilorah, H.C.. (2006, September), "School Media Resource Centre: A Tool for Developing Good Reading Habits in Children", The Nigerian Library Link,, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 87-95 |
| 25 | Nwofor, F.A., Ilorah, H.C., Nwana, R.E.A. and Obidiegwu, U.C.. (2005, April), "The Library as a Veritable Instrument for Realizing the Aims and Objectives of Migrant Education.", International Journal of Forum for African Women Educationalist Nigeria (IJOFAWEN), Vol. 1, (Issue 3), pp 24-32 |
| 26 | Ilorah, H.C. and Nwofor, F.A.. (2005, May), "Enhancing the Learning Ability of the Adolescent with Television.", International Journal of Forum for African Women Educationalist Nigeria (IJOFAWEN), Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 106-113 |
| 27 | Obidiegwu, U.J., Nwofor, F.A and Nwanna, R.E.A. (2005, March), "The Effect of Gender Inequality in the Legislature.", International Journal of FAWE, Nigeria |
| 28 | Nwofor, F. A., Nwankwo, H.C. and Ezejiofor, V.O.. (2004, May), "Exploring the Potentials of Internet in Women Empowerment.", The Nigerian Library Link, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 1-9 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Mutilation of Information Resources by Users In Academic Libraries in Delta State, Nigeria" (2023). Completed Masters project by Odikpo Caroline Akunne (2013206633F) |
| 2 | "MUTILATION OF INFORMATION RESOURCES BY USERS IN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN DELTA STATE, NIGERIA" (2023). Completed Masters project by ODIKPO CAROLINE AKUNNE |
| 3 | "use of public relation strategies for resources and services provision in federal university libraries in south -East ,Nigeria" (2023). Ongoing Masters project by Ifeyinwa P.Odimegwu 2013206014p |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "AfLIA/SPARC AFRICA POST-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP" (April, 2023 to May, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by AFRICAN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION ASSOCIATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS (AfLIA) |
| 2 | Awardee: "ACADEMIC STAFF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT" (June, 2015 to June, 2018). Completed sponsored grant by TERTIARY EDUCATION TRUST FUND (tetfund) |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Chief Editor, "UNIZIK Journal of reseach in Library and Information Science" (March, 2024) |
| 2 | Editor, "Unizik Journal of Research in Library and Information Science (UJOLIS)" (March, 2020) |
| 3 | Editor, "JOURNAL OF HEALTH INFORMATION AND LIBRARIANSHIP" (June, 2016) |
| 4 | Editor, "Library and Information Science Digest" (June, 2015) |
| 5 | Editor, "Journal of Health Information" (June, 2014) |
| 6 | Editor, "Journal of Health Information" (June, 2013) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "Masters Final Project Defense" (October, 2023 to November, 2023). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "Masters Final Project Defense" (June, 2021 to November, 2021). Completed Internal-External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Ag. Head of Department of Library and Information Science, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (May, 2023) |
| 2 | Volunteer, "Young Foundation Line for Social Development" (November, 2022 to November, 2023) |
| 3 | Adjudicator, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (July, 2021) |
| 4 | Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University (Faculty of Education)" (July, 2021) |
| 5 | Academic Adviser, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (June, 2020) |
| 6 | Chairperson, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (April, 2020) |
| 7 | Ex-Officio, "Handmaid Girls Secondary school" (June, 2020) |
| 8 | Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University ( Department of Library and Information Science)" (April, 2020) |
| 9 | Post graduate Supervisor, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (December, 2019) |
| 10 | Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (December, 2019) |
| 11 | CEP Coordinator, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University ( Department of Library and Information Science)" (March, 2019) |
| 12 | Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University (Faculty of Education)" (April, 2019) |
| 13 | Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University (Faculty of Education)/committee" (April, 2019) |
| 14 | Member, "University Workers Multipurpose Co-operative Society" (October, 2018) |
| 15 | Member (Library Advisory Committee), "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (January, 2016) |
| 16 | Co-Lecturer, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University (School of General Studies)" (January, 2016) |
| 17 | Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University (University Library)" (June, 2016) |
| 18 | Member, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University (Faculty of Education)" (December, 2016) |
| 19 | Member, "Prof. Ezenwa-Ohaeto Resource Center" (December, 2010) |
| 20 | Member (Secretary), "Nnamdi Azikiwe University (University Library)" (July, 2009) |
| 21 | Head of Department, "University Library (Serials Department)" (October, 2003) |
| 22 | Head of Department, "University Library (Acquisition Department)" (June, 1998) |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "2023 National Hybrid Conference", (Faculty of Education: Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 31st October, 2023 to 3rd November, 2023; Awka |
| 2 | "5th AFLIA CONFERENCE & 7th AFRICAN LIBRARY SUMMIT", (African Library and Information Associations and Institutions), 22nd May, 2023 to 26th May, 2023; ACCRA, GHANA |
| 3 | "85th IFLA General Conference and Assembly", (International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)), 24th August, 2019 to 30th August, 2019; Athens, Greece |
| 4 | "Repositioning Libraries for Information Society", (Nigerian Library Association), 6th December, 2013 to 6th December, 2013; Awka |
| 5 | "Future Nigerian Libraries: Infinite Possibilities", (Nigerian Library Association), 9th June, 2013 to 14th June, 2013; Calabar, Cross River State. |
| 6 | "50th National Conference", (Nigerian Library Association), 15th July, 2012 to 20th July, 2012; Abuja |
| 7 | "46th National Conference & Annual General Meeting", (Nigerian Library Association), 1st June, 2008 to 6th June, 2008; Kaduna |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Re-engineering the University System Through Quality Assurance", (Directorate of Quality Assurance: Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 7th November, 2023 to 7th November, 2023; Awka |
| 2 | "Career and Character Counseling: Project 200 in Perspective", (Centre for Counseling ad Career Development: Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 30th October, 2023 to 1st November, 2023; Awka |
| 3 | "Fundamentals of Research Supervision and Work Ethics", (Faculty of Education: Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 26th September, 2023 to 26th September, 2023; Awka |
| 4 | "Outreach, Awareness and Edit-a-thon in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Anambra state", (Wikipedia), 20th September, 2023 to 20th October, 2023; Awka |
| 5 | "Building Foundation for Fundraising Success for Sustainable Development Goal's Researchers", (Centre for Sustainable Development, Unizik and United Nations Information Centre for Nigeria), 22nd June, 2023 to 22nd June, 2023; Awka |
| 6 | "Translating English Wikipedia articles to Igbo Language for Igbo Wkimedians user group", (Wikipedia), 19th October, 2022 to 29th October, 2022; Awka |
| 7 | "Robotics Workshop", (World Resources Webinar), 17th September, 2022 to 17th September, 2022; Awka |
| 8 | "La Plage Meta Verse Business Development", (La Plage Meta Verse), 11th July, 2022 to 13th July, 2022; Awka |
| 9 | "Building Foundation for Fundraising Success for Sustainable Development Goal's Researchers", (Centre for Sustainable Development, Unizik and United Nations Information Centre for Nigeria), 22nd June, 2022 to 22nd June, 2022; Awka |
| 10 | "Content Creation", (Optimistic Concept Services), 21st June, 2022 to 22nd June, 2022; Awka |
| 11 | "Workshop on Aligning Yourself to the Publishing Process", (Researcher Academy on Campus), 23rd July, 2020 to 24th July, 2020; Africa |
| 12 | "The Book Publishing Process: An Elsevier Author Workshop", (Researcher Academy on Campus), 3rd June, 2020 to 3rd June, 2020; Africa |
| 13 | "Research Writing Skills Training", (Nigerian Library Association), 24th October, 2019 to 24th October, 2019; Awka |
| 14 | "2016 Postgraduate Research Workshop: Train the Trainers", (School of Postgraduate Studies Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 31st October, 2016 to 24th November, 2016; Awka |
| 15 | "Research Capacity", (Department of Library and Information Science Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 10th February, 2016 to 10th February, 2016; Awka |
| 16 | "Use of Library Search Engines, Database Management Systems and Social Media for Improved Library Practice", (Department of Library and Information Science Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 29th January, 2013 to 31st January, 2013; Awka |
| 17 | "Advanced Digital Appreciation Programme for Tertiary Institutions", (Digital Beige Institute), 3rd July, 2012 to 3rd August, 2012; Awka |
| 18 | "Providing Space for Dialogue and Making Information More Accessible", (World Bank), 26th November, 2007 to 28th November, 2007; Abuja |
| 19 | "Computer Appreciation and Internet Utility", (Afrihub), 5th July, 2007 to 5th July, 2007; Awka |
| 20 | "1st International Regional Workshop", (Forum for African Women Educationalist), 19th March, 2005 to 19th March, 2005; Anambra |
| Seminars | |
| 1 | "International Volunteering Level 2", (La Plage Services), 26th October, 2022 to 26th October, 2022; Awka |
| 2 | "Basics of Wikipedia Editing", (African Library and Information Associations and Institutions), 1st September, 2022 to 13th September, 2022; Awka |
| Webinars | |
| 1 | "Improve your Discoverability and recognition for research activities", (Information Training and Outreach Centre for Africa (ITOCA)), 31st October, 2023 to 31st October, 2023; South Africa |
| 2 | "Global Media and Information Literacy", (African Library and Information Associations and Institutions (AfLIA)), 25th October, 2020 to 29th October, 2020; Awka |
| 3 | "Rising Beyond Fake News Amidst Post Covid-19 Crisis", (Admiralty University of Nigeria), 4th September, 2020 to 4th September, 2020; Online |
| 4 | "Emerging Role of Librarians During and Covid-19 Era", (Nigerian Library Association), 18th August, 2020 to 19th August, 2020; Awka |