Dr. Ejeagwu Obianuju Nwafor-orizu
Dr. Ejeagwu Obianuju Nwafor-orizu is a READER in LIBRARY ADMIN OFFICE Unit, University Library in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Health and BioSciences librarian of Nnanmdi Azikiwe University Awka. A health Information Dissemilator in partnership with WHO & HIFA Country representative for Nigeria.
University Librarian for COOU, Anambra State, 2017-2022.
Personal Information
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Address: | Library Admin Office, University Library, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | UNIVERSITY LIBRARY |
Department/Sub-Unit: | LIBRARY ADMIN OFFICE |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | University of Nigeria, Nzukka - UNN. (Doctor of Philosophy, March, 2014) November, 2006 to September, 2013 Doctor Of Philosophy In Library Science Library Science |
| 2 | Abia State University..Nigeria. (Master Degree, June, 2006) November, 1995 to October, 2005 Masters Of Library And Information Science Library And Information Science |
| 3 | University of Nigeria, Nzukka - UNN. (Bachelor Degree, March, 1990) September, 1986 to March, 1990 Bachelor Of Arts In Library Science/English Library Science/English |
| 4 | Nigerian Secondary School, Nnewi. (SSCE, June, 1979) January, 1974 to June, 1979 Waec |
| 5 | Ndiaku Community Primary School. (FSLC, January, 1974) January, 1970 to January, 1974 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Reader, Department of Library and Information Science October, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | University Librarian, COOU, Igbariam November, 2017 to October, 2022 |
| 3 | University Librarian, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Univeristy, Igbariam November, 2017 to November, 2022 |
| 4 | Senior Lecturer, Department of Library and Information science November, 2016 to Present |
| 5 | Lecturer LIS 712, Department of Library and Information science October, 2016 to October, 2017 |
| 6 | Lecturer LIS 706, Department of Library and Information science October, 2016 to October, 2017 |
| 7 | PG Supervisor, Department of Library and Information science October, 2016 to January, 0001 |
| 8 | Senior Librarian, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2015 to October, 2017 |
| 9 | Senior Librarian, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2015 to October, 2022 |
| 10 | Head Pharmacy Library, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2010 to October, 2017 |
| 11 | Lecturer PHM204, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka September, 2010 to September, 2017 |
| 12 | Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka January, 2010 to September, 2017 |
| 13 | Librarian I, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2009 to September, 2015 |
| 14 | Librarian 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2009 to October, 2015 |
| 15 | Librarian II, Anambra state University of Technology, Awka October, 2006 to September, 2009 |
| 16 | Librarian 11, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2006 to September, 2009 |
| 17 | Head Serial Section, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2004 to October, 2009 |
| 18 | Head Technical Section, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 2000 to October, 2009 |
| 19 | Head Serial Section, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 1994 to October, 1999 |
| 20 | Head Technical Section, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka October, 1991 to October, 1992 |
| 21 | Graduate Assistant, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka May, 1991 to September, 2005 |
| 22 | Assistant Librarian, Anambra state University of Technology May, 1991 to September, 2006 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Obianuju E. Nwafor-Orizu. (2023, June) Health misinformation and evidence-based medicine in the post COVID-19 Africa: Librarians to the rescue: in International library and information science practice:Excellence in leadership, management and mentorship (A festchrift in honour of Dr. Helena Asamah Hasan) Woeli publishing services Accra Ghana, pp 118-130 |
| 2 | Obianuju E. Nwafor-Orizu. (2021, July) Digital Devices distraction in Nigerian libraries: in librarianship in Nigeria , pp 93-104 |
| 3 | Obianuju E. Nwafor-Orizu. (2020, April) Attaining SDGs in Nigeria through healthcare information dissemination; what librarians can do in information management agenda 2030: perspectives of sustainable development Goals , pp 116-125 |
| 4 | E.O. Nwafor-Orizu. (2019, May) Transforming the library as a social space for interaction and learning, in library and information services for children and young people in the digital age , pp 75-88 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Obianuju E. Nwafor-Orizu , Ifeyinwa N. Okonkwo, Onwuzurike Jane Eze. (2026, February), "Curbing youth restiveness in the era of misinformation and disinformation in Nigeria", Library and Information Perspectives and Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 4), pp 214-229 |
| 2 | Obianuju E. Nwafor-Orizu, Roseline Nkechi Obiozor-Ekeze, Ifeyinwa N. Okonkwo. (2025, November), "Health information in the open access publishing terrain", Journal of Information, Communication and Media Research, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 76-86 |
| 3 | N. Okonkwo, Uju E. Nwafor-Orizu, Uchenna V. Onuorah. (2025, December), "LIBRARIANS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMMES FOR IMPROVED SERVICE DELIVERY IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA", Library and Information Science Digest, Vol. 19, (Issue 1), pp 77-99 |
| 4 | Roseline Nkechi Obiozor-Ekeze,Obianuju E. Nwafor-Orizu. (2025, January), "Developing Institutional Repositories in University Libraries in Anambra State: Prospects and Challenges", Information Impact: Journal of Information and Knowledge Management, Vol. 15, (Issue 2) |
| 5 | D C Azubuike, Uju E. Nwafor-Orizu, Ifeyinwa N. Okonkwo. (2025, July), "INFLUENCE OF DIGITAL LITERACY SKILLS IN PREDICTING INFORMATION RETRIVAL AMONG STUDENTS OF CHUKWUEMEKA ODUMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY, IGBARIAM, ANAMBRA STATE", FUGUS INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE, Vol. 2, (Issue 1), pp 101-114 |
| 6 | Obianuju E. Nwafor-Orizu,Ifeyinwa N. Okonkwo. (2025, January), "Emerging smart green schools in Nigeria: Implications for librarians.", Nigerian School Library Journal, Vol. 23, (Issue 1) |
| 7 | Obianuju E. Nwafor-Orizu, Roseline Nkechi Obiozor-Ekeze, Ifeyinwa N. Okonkwo. (2025, June), "Simple Artificial Intelligence Tools for School Libraries in Nigeria", Journal of Library and Information Science, Vol. 27, (Issue 1), pp 272-286 |
| 8 | Obianuju E. Nwafor-Orizu, Roseline Nkechi Obiozor-Ekeze, Ifeyinwa N. Okonkwo. (2025, March), "An assessment of women’s knowledge of climate change information in Nigeria: The case of Onitsha women", Journal of Library Services and Technologies, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 72-80 |
| 9 | Victoria Obianuju Ezejiofor,Obianuju E. Nwafor-Orizu,Angela Ifeoma Ndanwu,Celestina Ebele Umeji. (2024, December), "Demographic Variables and Lecturers’ Use of Electronic Information Resources in Selected Federal University Libraries in South-East, Nigeria", Gateway Information Journal, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 17 - 30 |
| 10 | Obianuju E. Nwafor-Orizu,Victoria O. Ezejiofor,Oluchi Ibe,Ifeyinwa Okonkwo. (2024, June), "Use of Mobile Devices in Academic Libraries in Nigeria: are Students Distracted?", Journal of Library and Information Science, Vol. 26, (Issue 1), pp 54 - 63 |
| 11 | Ifeyinwa N. Okonkwo, Uju E. Nwafor-Orizu, Ngozi Perpetua Osuchukwu. (2024, November), "Preservation and conservation of library materials at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Anambra State, Nigeria", Library and Information Perspectives and Research,, Vol. 6, (Issue 2) |
| 12 | Ofoma J. Nnedi, Obianuju E. Nwafor-Orizu. (2022, March), "Librarians’ Knowledge and Use of Web Applications for Effective Services in Academic Libraries in Anambra State, Nigeria", African Journals Online (AJOL), Vol. 12, (Issue 2), pp 30-50 |
| 13 | Anthonia Peace JOEL, Obianuju NWAFOR-ORIZU & Ibrahim VANDI. (2020, April), "Availability and Extent of Use of Electronic Information Resources by Postgraduate Students in Federal Universities in North East, Nigeria", Journal of Applied Information Science and Technology, Vol. 13, (Issue 1), pp 155-163 |
| 14 | Obianuju E. Nwafor-Orizu. (2020, May), "Current Issues in Health Information and Librarians Roles for Effective Healthcare Delivery in Nigeria", International Journal of Applied Technologies in Library and Information Management, Vol. 6, (Issue 3), pp 8-46 |
| 15 | Nwafor-Orizu, Ejeagwu, Emelumadu, Obiageli Fidelia; , Nwabueze, Achunam Simeon. (2020, June), "The Association of Socio-demographics of Female Secondary School Teachers with their Cervical Cancer Health Literacy in Nigeria", Library philosophy and practice journal |
| 16 | Nwafor-Orizu, Ejeagwu; Emelumadu, Obiageli Fidelia , Nwabueze, Achunam Simeon. (2019, June), "Assessment of Cervical Cancer Health Literacy among Female Secondary School Teachers in Anambra State. Nigeria", Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal). 2915 |
| 17 | Nwafor-Orizu Ejeagwu Obianuju. (2018, August), "Health information services for the young in school and public libraries in Nigeria", Nigerian school library journal, Vol. 17, pp 114-150 |
| 18 | Nwafor-Orizu, Ejeagwu; Umunnakwe, Gertrude C.; Onwudinjo, Oliver-Theophine Uchenna. (2018, June), "Cervical Cancer Health Literacy Among Female Librarians in Imo State, Nigeria", Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) 1962 |
| 19 | E.O. Nwafor-Orizu. (2018, August), "Controlling Non Communicable Diseases in Nigeria Through Health Library Outreach Projects", International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions |
| 20 | E.O.Nwafor-Orizu. (2016, April), "Stress management for academic Librarians in Nigeria", Lagos Journal of Library and Information Science, Vol. 5, (Issue 1) |
| 21 | Nwafor-Orizu, Obianuja E.. (2015, June), "Health literacy for rapid development in Nigeria", Middlebelt Journal of Library and information Science, Vol. -13, pp 199-212 |
| 22 | Onwadinjo O.T.U., Nwafor-Orizu, E.O. , Ogbonna A.U.. (2015, June), "Public and private law textbooks collections: accreditation issues and imperatives for law Librarians", Pinnacle Education Research and Development, Vol. 3, (Issue 5), pp 724-734 |
| 23 | Obianuju E. Nwafor-Orizu, Ebele N. Anyaoku, 0.T Onwadinjo. (2015, June), "Where Doctors read health information and their information resources media preferences", Journal of Information and Knowledge Management, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 117-126 |
| 24 | Obianuju E. Nwafor-Orizu , Oliver Onwudinjo. (2015, September), "Barriers to optimal utilization of health information resources by Doctors in Nigeria.", Developing Country Studies, Vol. 5, (Issue 8), pp 1-7 |
| 25 | Anyaoku, Ebele N, Nwafor-Orizu, Obianuja E. , Eneh Ebere A. (2015, June), "Collection and preservation of traditional medical knowledge: roles for medical libraries in Nigeria.", Journal of Library and information Sciences, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 33-43 |
| 26 | Nwafor-Orizu. Obianuju E. (2015, June), "mHealth as a tool for health information dissemination in developing countries.", Anambra State Library and information Science Digest, Vol. 8 |
| 27 | Onwudinjo, O.T.U., Nwafor-Orizu, E.O., Ilorah, H.C., Nwofor, A. F.. (2015, June), "Council of legal education standards for law report collection in Nigerian Universities", International Journal of African and Asian Studies;, Vol. 13 |
| 28 | Nwafor-Orizu, Obianuju E. , Onwudinjo. (2015, September), "Availability and use of health information resources by Doctors in Teaching Hospitals in South East Nigeria.", Information and Knowledge Management, Vol. 5, (Issue 9), pp 102-108 |
| 29 | Onwudinjo, O.T.U., Ndawu, A.I, Anwaegbu, R.N. , Nwafor-Orizu, E.O.. (2015, June), "User education programme in the Faculty of law Library, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka: problems and prospects.", Anambra State Library and Information Science Digest, Vol. 8 |
| 30 | Oliver Onwudinjo; Obianuju E. Nwafor-Orizu; Hope C. Ilorah , Ndanwu Angela. (2015, September), "Commercial and property law textbooks collections: accreditation issues and imperatives for law libraries", Journal of Law, Policy and Globalization, Vol. 41 |
| 31 | Anyaoku, E,N., Nwafor-Orizu, O. E., Oguaka, C.N. (2015, September), "Internet information seeking and use by Medical Students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria", International Journal of Library and Information Science,, pp 148-154 |
| 32 | Nwafor-Orizu, E.0. (2014, June), "Improving access to health information: emerging roles for Medical Libraries.", Journal of Health Information, Vol. -2, (Issue 1), pp 40-44 |
| 33 | Nwafor-Orizu, E.Q. , Nwachukwu, Victor. (2014, June), "Library intervention on resident doctor's use of online health information resources: impact assessment", International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), Vol. -2, (Issue -1), pp 10-13 |
| 34 | E.O. Nwafor-Orizu, Victor Nwachukwu. (2012, August), "Impact of Library Intervention on Resident Doctors Use of online health information resources in Nigeria.", International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) |
| 35 | Nwafor-Orizu, E.0. (2009, March), "Evaluation of the role of ASUBEB, Post Primary School Management Board and Ministry of Education in school library development in Anambra State.", Journal of the Nigerian Library Association Anambra State Chapter, Vol. 3, pp 34-44 |
| 36 | Nwafor-Orizu, E.0 , Ughegbu, A. N. (2007, February), "An appraisal of the methods of dissemination of HIV/AIDS information in Nnewi L.G.A of Nigeria.", The Research Librarian, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 69-81 |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | NWAFOR-ORIZU, Ejeagwu Obianuju , OKONKWO, Ifeyinwa Nkechi. (2019, August), "Urgent climate information for climate actions in Nigeria. Paper presented at: IFLA WLIC 2019 -Athens, Greece - Libraries: dialogue for change in Session 113c- IFLA Poster Session", |
| 2 | Obianuju E. Nwafor-Orizu. (2016, September), "Promoting Health Literacy Via appropriate Media for Achieving SDGs. Paper presented at the 2016 Medical Library Association's Conference in Jos", |
| 3 | E.O. Nwafor-Orizu. (2014, August), "Mass gathering and disaster medicine in Nigeria: implications for the Medical Librarian.Paper presented at the 5 conference/AGM of the Medical Library Association of Nigeria, at the American Comer, University of Port Harcourt, River State.", |
| 4 | Obianuju E. Nwafor-Orizu. (2014, August), "Electronic and Mobile health. Paper presented at the 5th Conference/AGM of the Medical Library Association of Nigeria, at the American Comer, University of Port Harcourt. River State", |
| 5 | E.O. Nwafor-Orizu. (2009, August), "Improving Consumer Access to HIV/AIDS information through Outreach program in Developing Countries: the experience of a Medical Librarian. Paper presented at the 75th/IFLA conference in Milan Italy", |
| 6 | E.O. Nwafor-Orizu. (2008, December), "Evaluation of the Role of ASUBEB, Post Primary School Management Board and ministry of Education in school Library development in Anambra state-paper presented at the 2008 conference/AGM of NLA Anambra State Chapter.", , Vol. 3, pp 32-39 |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | Obianuju E. Nwafor-Orizu. "Improving Access to health Information: the emerging role of Medical Librarians, poster presented at the 76th IFLA Congress & Assembly", (Others, 2010 August) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Librarians knowledge and use of Web applications for effective services in academic libraries in Anambra state" (2022). Completed Masters project by OfomaJovita Nnedi 2015206004F |
| 2 | "use of electronic information resources by post graduate students in federal university libraries in North East Nigeria" (2021). Completed Masters project by Anthonia Peace Joel |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Awardee: "cervical cancer health literacy among female secondary school teachers in Anambra State" (August, 2017 to August, 2018). Completed sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust Fund |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "International Journal of Knowledge Dissemination (IJKD)" (December, 2024) |
| 2 | Editor, "Directory of Open Access Journal, - DOAJ (2021 - Till Date)" (June, 2020) |
| 3 | Editor, "Library and information digest official journal of Nigerian Library Association - ANAMBRA state chapter" (December, 2016) |
| 4 | Editor, "Journal of health information and librarianship" (June, 2016) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | member, "NAU, University press/Bookshop committee" (June, 2016 to July, 2017) |
| 2 | member, "NAU, Exam malpractice committee" (June, 2014 to September, 2017) |
| 3 | member, "NAU, Publications Committee (FPS)" (June, 2011 to September, 2017) |
| 4 | member, "NAU college ceremonial committee" (December, 1997 to September, 1999) |
| 5 | member, "NAU staff housing committee" (July, 1997 to September, 1999) |
| 6 | member, "NAU Senior staff welfare committee" (July, 1997 to September, 1999) |
| 7 | member, "NAU, Publication/Timetable committee" (June, 1997 to September, 1999) |
| 8 | member, "NAU Junior staff disciplinary committee" (September, 1995 to September, 1999) |
| 9 | Publication Committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka" (October, 1994 to September, 1999) |
| 10 | member, "NAU endowment committee" (July, 1994 to September, 1999) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Professional Member, "National Vice President of Nigeria Library Association (NLA)" (member since 2019), https://nla.org.ng/about/history |
| 2 | Professional Member, "Chairman, Nigerian Library Association Anambra State Chapter" (member since 2017), https://nla.org.ng/about/history |
| 3 | Full Member, "Second vice Chairman Anambra State Chapter of NLA" (member since 2013), https://anambra state chapter NLa |
| 4 | Professional Member, "Standing committee member-International Federation of Libarary Association (IFLA) Health & Biosciences section" (member since 2011), https://www.ifla.org/ |
| 5 | Full Member, "International Federation of Libarary Association (IFLA) Health & Biosciences section" (member since 2010), https://www.ifla.org/ |
| 6 | Full Member, "American Library Association (ALA)" - ALA ID: 1283359 (member since 2010), https://www.ala.org/ |
| 7 | Professional Member, "Chairman Medical Library Association of Nigeria" (member since 2008), https://medicallibraryng.wixsite.com/mlang |
| 8 | Full Member, "Secretary Anambra State chapter of NLA" (member since 2008), https://nla.org.ng/about/history |
| 9 | Professional Member, "Council member Nigerian Library Association" (member since 2008), https://nla.org.ng/about/history |