Dr. Amaka Raymonda Obiamalu

Dr. Amaka Raymonda Obiamalu is a SENIOR LECTURER in LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCES Department, Faculty Of Education in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Amaka Raymonda Obiamalu

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My name is Dr. Amaka Raymonda Obiamalu. A Senior lecturer in the department of Library and information Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. I am from Nnewichi in Nnewi North Local Government in Anambra State. I am married to Prof. Greg Obiamalu and our marriage is blessed with four children.  

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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
1Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, July, 2021)
October, 2015 to July, 2021
Doctor Of Philosophy In Library And Information Science Library And Information Science
2Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Master Degree, November, 2014)
February, 2012 to November, 2014
Masters In Library And Information Science (MLIS) Library And Information Science
3Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka. (Bachelor Degree, July, 2011)
August, 2008 to July, 2011
Bachelor Degree In Library And Information Science (BLIS) Library And Information Science
4University Of Ibadan. (Bachelor Degree, October, 2003)
October, 1998 to June, 2003
Bachelor Of Science Of Science In Economics Economics

Relevant/Working Experience

1Chairman, Faculty of Education Alumni and Friends Home Coming, Faculty of Education and Alumni and Friends Home Coming
January, 2023 to Present
2Departmental Examination Officer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
January, 2022 to Present
3Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
October, 2021 to Present
4Lecturer 1, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
January, 2018 to October, 2021
5Departmental Students Staff Adviser, Department of Library and Information Science
September, 2016 to January, 2020
6Departmental SIWES Coordinator, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
January, 2016 to January, 2022
7Lecturer 11, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
November, 2015 to October, 2018
8Assisstant Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
November, 2014 to November, 2015

Creative Output

Book Chapters
1Obiamalu, A. R., and Ogungbeni, J. I.. (2020, July) Mentoring And Collaboration By LIS Educators For Effective Teaching And Good Practice In Library Schools In Nigeria , pp 333-339
Journal Articles
1Obiamalu A. R.. (2023, December), "INFORMATION RESOURCE AVAILABILITY FOR MEDICAL SERVICES IN THE ANAMBRA STATE", African Journal of Educational Management. Teaching and Entrepreneurship Studies, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 24-42
2Obiamalu A. R., Onyejegbu M. J. C.. (2023, November), "School Library Roles in Early Reading Development of Primary School Pupils in Anambra West LGA., Nigeria.", International Journal of Knowledge Dissemination (IJKD), Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 78-95
3Onwubiko E. C., Obiamalu A. R.. (2023, August), "Information Misuse in an Era of New Media Technologies: Perceived Roles of Libraries and Librarians", Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
4Ogungbeni, J. I., Sulaiman, M. A. & Obiamalu, A.R.. (2022, February), "Skills required in meeting the challenges of academic library services delivery during and post COVID-19", FKJOLIS
5Obiamalu A. R., Echedom A. U.. (2022, July), "ASSESSMENT OF UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES IN SOUTHEAST NIGERIA BASED ON LIBRARIANS' REGISTRATION COUNCIL OF NIGERIA STANDARDS: PIVOT ON LIBRARY PERSONNEL AND LIBRARY SERVICES", UNIZIK JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE (UJOLIS), Vol. 6, pp 45-65
6Obiamalu A. R., Echedom A. U.. (2021, March), "Assessment of University Libraries in Southeast Nigeria based on LRCN Standards and Guidelines: A focus on Buildings, Furniture and Equipment", Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
7Obiamalu, A. R., Ogungbeni, J. I., and Obuezie, A. C.. (2021, June), "Extent Of Awareness And Usage Of Electronic Database By Undergraduates In Micheal Okara University Of Agriculture, Umudike, Nigeria", Unizik Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies, Vol. 6
8Obiamalu, A. R. and Aghauche, E. E.. (2020, March), "Capacity Building In Prof. Festus Aghagbo Nwako Library At Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Nigeria", UNIZIK JOURNAL OF RESEARCH IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE (UJOLIS), Vol. 5, (Issue 1)
9Ogungbeni, J. I, Obiamalu, A. R. and Udem, O. K.. (2019, May), "OPEN DIGITAL REPOSITORIES: PROSPECTS OF AFRICAN COUNTRIES WITHIN THE GLOBAL INFORMATION SPACE", Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
10Obiamalu, A. R.. (2018, November), "Information And Communication Technology Literacy Skills Needed For Accessing Electronic Information Resources Among Undergraduates Students In Nnamdi Azikiew University, Awka.", Unizik Journal of Education Graduates, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 41-51
11Obiamalu A. R.. (2018, July), "THE ENTREPRENEUR’S INFORMATION NEEDS FOR EFFECTIVE INDUSTRIALIZATION IN AFRICA", Unizik Journal of Business, (Issue 2), pp 30-38
12Obiamalu, A. R., Ogungbeni, J. I. and Udem, O. K.. (2018, October), "NIGERIAN ACADEMIC LIBRARIES PATRONS’ INFORMATION NEEDS IN A RECESSED ECONOMY: ELECTRONIC RESOURCES TO THE RESCUE", Unizik Orient Journal of Education., Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 145-153
13Aghauche, E. E., Obiamalu, A. R. and Nduchekwe, S. C.. (2018, July), "Bindery: An Entreprenurial Service In Prof. Ben Nwabueze Library, Federal College Of Education (Technical) Umunze, Anambra State, Nigeria", Pinnacle Educational Research & Development, Vol. 6, (Issue 2)
14Obiamalu, A. R. and Umeji, C. E.. (2017, September), "Virtual Library: A Remote Access To The Content And Services Of Virtual Libraries For Effective Acquisition Of Information Resources", Madonna University Journal of Research in Library and Information Science, Vol. 4, (Issue 3), pp 1-12
15Obiamalu, A. R., Udem, O. K. and Chegwe, A. O.. (2017, May), "Evaluation Of Selected University Library's Websites In Sub-Sahara Africa Using Heuristic Evaluation Criteria", Ebonyi State College of Education, Ikwo. Journal of educational research, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 158-166
16Udem, O. K. and Obiamalu, A. R.. (2017, August), "Information Needs Of Junior Employees And Their Seeking Behaviour In Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria", Essays and Researches in Education, Arts and Social sciences, pp 219-288
17Ogungbeni J. I., Obiamalu A. R., Seemambo S., Bazibu M. C.. (2016, November), "The roles of academic libraries in propagating open science: a qualitative literature review", Information Development
18Obiamalu, A. R. and Anike, A. N.. (2016, March), "Utilization Of Ict For Library Services In Festus Aghagbo Nwako Library, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State, Nnigeria.", Journal of Applied Information Science and Technology,, Vol. 2, (Issue 11), pp 121
19Ogungbeni, J. I, Obiamalu, A. R., Ssemambo, S. and Bazibu, C. M.. (2016, October), "The Roles Of Academic Libraries In Propagating Open Science: A Qualitative Literature Review", Information Development, pp 1-9
20Nwosu O. C., Obiamalu A. R., Udem O. K.. (2015, August), "Relationship between Information Literacy Skills and Research Output of Academic Staff in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Nigeria", Journal of Applied Information Science and Technology (e-journal), Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 89-108
21Chegwe A. O., Obiamalu A. R.. (2015, July), "Marketing Of Library Services To Current And Potential Users: Needs And Implication For Library And Information Professionals", Pinnacle Educational Research & Development, Vol. 3, (Issue 6)
22Anachena, O. N. and Obiamalu, A.R.. (2013, June), "Problems Associated With The Implementation Of Continous Assesssment As Percieved By Secondary School Teachers In Anambra State.", African Journal of Pedagogy (AJP), Vol. 6, (Issue 3), pp 1821-8474

Academic Leadership Qualities

Grants
1Awardee: "Institutional Based Research (IBR) Tertiary Education Trust Intervention" (June, 2023 to December, 2023). Completed sponsored grant by TETFun d
2Awardee: "Carnegie CPD Programme" (February, 2016 to March, 2016). Completed sponsored grant by Carnegie Corporation of New York
Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "Asian Journal od Education and Social Studies" (December, 2021)
Examinerships
1Examiner, "Faculty Internal Defence Evaluation" (October, 2019 to February, 2024). Completed Internal-External Exam
2Examiner, "Faculty Internal Defence Evaluation" (October, 2018). Ongoing Internal-External Exam
Contributions to the University/Society
1Chairman of the Committee, "Faculty of education Alumni and Home Coming Committee" (January, 2023)
2Preparation of examination Timetable, "Departmental Examination Officer" (January, 2021)
3Member, "Faculty of Education Committee on Teaching and Supervision" (March, 2021)
4Member, "ASUU NAU NDC Sub-Committee on Feeding" (March, 2021)
5Member, "Faculty of Education Committee on Teaching Practice" (April, 2019 to March, 2020)
6Co-opted Memeber, "Teacher Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN)" (June, 2019 to June, 2020)
7Member, "Nnamdi azikiwe University Union Electoral Commission (UNECO) for 2018/2019 SUG Election" (February, 2019 to February, 2019)
82017 Annual Conference Local Organizing Committee, "Nigerian Library Association Anambra State Chapter" (May, 2017)
9Member, "Maiden 2018 unizik Business School International Conference Sub-Committee on Registration" (March, 2016 to March, 2016)
10Computing Qualified Students List for SIWES, "SIWES Departmental Coordinator" (January, 2016 to March, 2022)
11Member, "Nnamdi azikiwe University Library Advisory Committee" (January, 2016 to October, 2016)
12Member, "Faculty of Education WelfareCommittee" (March, 2015 to March, 2018)

Relevant Events Attended

Other Events
1") 4th AFLIA Conference And 6th African Library Summit", (African Library and Information Associations and Institutions (AFLIA)), 24th May, 2021 to 27th May, 2021; Accra, Ghana. (Virtual conference).
2"Essential Skills For Research Writing And Publishing", (Bennett University Learning Resource Centre.), 15th June, 2020 to 19th June, 2020; Online
3"User Awareness Webinar", (Skyline University Nigeria Library in collaboration with National Digital Library of India.), 5th June, 2020 to 5th June, 2020; Online
4"21st Conference /AGM Of The Nigerian Association Of Library And Information Science Educators", (NALISE), 9th September, 2019 to 13th September, 2019; Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
5"Libraries: Dialogue For Change", (IFLA WLIC), 24th August, 2019 to 30th August, 2019; Athens, Greece
6"• Trends In Librarianship For LIS Educators And Academic Librarians Webinar", (African Library and Information Association and Institute (AFLIA)), 26th September, 2018 to 27th September, 2018; Online
7"The Maiden 2018 Unizik Business School International Conference.", (Unizik Business School), 25th June, 2018 to 27th June, 2018; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
8"Faculty Of Education National Conference: Education In A Period Of Economic Recession", (Faculty of Education, NAU Awka), 23rd August, 2017 to 23rd August, 2017; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
9"• Carnegie Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Programme For 21st Century Library And Information Professionals Programe.", (Carnegie Foundations), 27th February, 2016 to 26th March, 2016; South Africa
10"Workshop On Research Capacity", (Department of Library and Information Science,), 10th February, 2016 to 10th February, 2016; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
11"National Workshop On Tools, Apps And Practices For The 21st Century Library And Information Services,", (• Nigerian Library Association Information Technology Section (LITT 2015).), 12th October, 2015 to 16th October, 2015; Kogi State University, Anyigba.
12"• Trainee On ICT Officers And The Google APP Supporting Programs (GASP) Training.", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 17th June, 2015 to 17th June, 2015; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
13"• Trainee, High Profile Grant Oriented Proposal-Writing And Research Management.", (Organized by Ekwueme Centre for Multidisciplinary Research (ECMR), Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka in collaboration with Centre for Health and Allied Legal and Demographical Development Research and Training (CHALADDRAT)), 26th May, 2015 to 27th May, 2015; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka
14"Workshop On The Use Of Library Search Engines Database Management System And Social Media For Improved Library Practice,", (Department of Library and Information Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka), 29th January, 2013 to 31st January, 2013; Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka