Dr. Ebelechukwu Celestina Umeji
Dr. Ebelechukwu Celestina Umeji is a SENIOR LECTURER in LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCES Department, Faculty Of Education in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I Umeji Celestina Ebelechukwu a Lecturer in the Department of Library and Information Science Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra State.
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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 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, August, 2023) March, 2014 to August, 2023 PhD Library And Information Science |
| 2 | University of Nigeria Nsukka. (Master Degree, November, 1997) September, 1995 to September, 1997 MLS Library Science |
| 3 | University of Nigeria Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, September, 1994) September, 1990 to June, 1994 B.Sc Library Science (Biology) |
| 4 | Anambra State College of Education Awka.. (NCE, December, 1989) September, 1986 to September, 1989 NCE Library/Integrated Science |
| 5 | Girls High School Ihite, Anambra State.. (SSCE, March, 1985) August, 1979 to September, 1984 |
| 6 | Community Primary School. Echialike Ikwo, Ebonyi State.. (FSLC, March, 1984) September, 1974 to June, 1978 |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Senior Lecturer, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. October, 2023 to Present |
| 2 | Exam Officer for the Department of Library and Information Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka November, 2019 to November, 2021 |
| 3 | Sandwich Coordinator for Dept of Lib and Information Sc, Sandwich Coordinator for the Department of Library and Information Science October, 2016 to October, 2018 |
| 4 | Lecturer i, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. October, 2015 to October, 2018 |
| 5 | SIWES Coordinator for the Department of Library and Information Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2015 to November, 2016 |
| 6 | CEP Coordinator for the Department of Library and Information Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka October, 2013 to November, 2015 |
| 7 | Lecturer ii, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. August, 2012 to August, 2015 |
| 8 | Lecturer i, Madonna University Okija July, 2010 to September, 2012 |
| 9 | Lecturer ii, Madonna University Okija July, 2010 to September, 0002 |
| 10 | Lecturer, Federal Polytechnic Oko May, 1999 to June, 2002 |
| 11 | Corper, National Youth Service Corps September, 1994 to February, 1995 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Ugochi Iruoma Egwuonwu,Vivian Ukachi Nwaobasi, Celestina Ebelechukwu Umeji, Josiah Ibezim Ekwebelem, Emmanuela Nkechi Chinweite. (2026, May), "Information needs and information seeking behaviour of people living with HIV/AIDS in university of Nigeria teaching hospital Ituku/Ozalla, Enugu state", Annals of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Intelligence, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 10-17 |
| 2 | Celestina Ebelechukwu Umeji, PhD, Franca Chikodi Nwobu, Chikaodi Precious Igwebuike. (2026, March), "Perceived impact of automation in cataloging and classification of information resources in selected federal university libraries in South-East, Nigeria", Journal of Library Services and Technologies, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 178-196 |
| 3 | UMEJI, CelestinaEbelechukwu (PhD); NWOSU,Gift Ihunnaya(CLN); UBAGU,Margaret Mngusuur. (2025, June), "LEVERAGING E-LIBRARIES FOR EQUITABLE INFORMATION ACCESS TO SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS IN INDUSTRY 5.0", Boldscholar |
| 4 | Umeji, Celestina Ebelechukwu. (2025, October), "LIBRARIANS’ ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE LITERACY AND ATTITUDE TOWARDS THE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TOOLS FOR INFORMATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN THE LIBRARY IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA", JOURNAL OF SCIENCE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH (JSER), Vol. 5, pp 12-23 |
| 5 | Celestina Ebelechukwu UMEJI. (2025, January), "EFFECTIVE PUBLIC LIBRARIES SERVICES AND RESOURCES BASED ON LRCN STANDARD AND GUIDELINES", International Journal of Information Movement, Vol. 9, (Issue 9), pp 23-32 |
| 6 | Mary Nneka Akosile; Anthonia Ukamaka Echedom PhD; Celestina Ebere Umeiji, PhD;. (2025, June), "Availability and use of information resources in public libraries in Anambra State", Journal of Library Services and Technologies, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 42-51 |
| 7 | Celestina Umeji Ebelechukwu, Vivian Ukachi Nwaobasi, Charity UjunwaOkoro. (2025, December), "INFORMATION NEEDS AND SEEKING BEHAVIOUR OF STUDENT OF CENDASNER IN NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA.", Unizik Journal of Educational Research, Science and Vocational Studies, Vol. 3, (Issue 1) |
| 8 | Egwuonwu Ugochi Iruoma; Umeji Celestina Ebelechukwu; Ubaka Loveth Chidera. (2024, June), "METHODS OF PRESERVING AND PROMOTING CULTURAL HERITAGE RESOURCES BY LIBRARIANS IN KENNETH DIKE E-LIBRARY, AWKA, ANAMBRA STATE", Nigerbiblios: Journal of National Library of Nigeria |
| 9 | Celestina Ebelechukwu Umeji & Prof. E. S. Anaehobi. (2022, July), "A FOCUS ON STAFFING IN PUBLIC LIBRARIES BASED ON LIBRARIANS’ REGISTRATION COUNCIL OF NIGERIA STANDARDS", Unizik Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies, Vol. 14, (Issue 1), pp 74-86 |
| 10 | Celestina Ebelechukwu Umeji & Prof. E.S Anaehobi. (2022, September), "A REVIEW ON FURNITURE AND EQUIPMENT IN PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN NIGERIA BASED ON LIBRARIANS REGISTRATION COUNCIL OF NIGERIA STANDARDS", African Journal of Educational Management, Teaching and Entrepreneurship Studies, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 224-234 |
| 11 | Aliyu Tsafe Gadanga, Ph.D, Celestina Ebelechukwu Umeji and Charles Nwabueze Chukwuji. (2021, February), "A Survey of Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) Intervention University Libraries in Northwest Nigeria.", International Journal of Applied Technologies in Library and Information Management |
| 12 | Charles Nwabueze Chukwuji, Celestina Ebele Umeji. (2020, September), "The Role of University Library for enhanced University-Industry Relationship", Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) |
| 13 | Charles Nwabueze Chukwuji, Celestina Ebele Umeji. (2019, June), "Acquisition of Entrepreneurial Skills by Library and Information Science Students", International Journal of Applied Technologies in Library and Information Management |
| 14 | Ebele Celestina Umeji, Charles Nwabueze Chukwuji. (2018, December), "The role of the library in promoting peace education in Nigeria", Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) |
| 15 | Augusta Chioma Ezeabasili, Celestina Ebele Umeji. (2018, June), "INCLUSIVE LIBRARY SERVICES: AN IMPERATIVE FOR ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN NIGERIA", Library Research Journal |
| 16 | Esther Ekene Aghauche, Celestina Ebele Umeji. (2018, October), "COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES FOR LIBRARIES SERVING VISUALLY IMPAIRED PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS IN A RECESSED ECONOMY", Library Research Journal |
| 17 | Charles Nwabueze Chukwuji, Celestina Ebele Umeji. (2018, August), "Availability and Utilization of Breastfeeding Information by Nursing Mothers in Onitsha Metropolis, Anambra State, Nigeria", International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) |
| 18 | Ebele Celestina Umeji, Ngozi Mostina, Charles Nwabueze Chukwuji.. (2018, December), "Education, Library and Information: Challenges of a Tripartite Agents in Nigerian National Development", International Journal of Educational Research and Management Technology |
| 19 | Obiamalu, A. R, & Umeji, C. E.. (2017, July), "Virtual Library: A remote access to the content and services of virtual libraries for effective acquisition of information resources", Madonna Journal of Research in Library and Information Science, Vol. 4, (Issue 3) |
| 20 | Esther Ekene Aghauche, Celestina Ebele Umeji, Obioma Jane Ezekwe. (2017, May), "ACCESSIBILITY OF LIBRARY MATERIALS THROUGH REPROGRAPHIC SERVICES IN FESTUS AGHAGBO NWAKO LIBRARY, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY, AWKA.", Library Research Journal |
| 21 | LU Oghenetega, E Umeji, CN Obue. (2014, August), "Challenges associated with the use of ICT facilites in public library of Nigeria", Developing Country Studies |
| 22 | Lucky U Oghenetega, Ifeka E Okeke, Ebele C Umeji. (2014, September), "Availability and uses of ICT facilities among students in Faculty of Social Science, Madonna University, Okija", International Research: Journal of Library & Information Science |
| 23 | Lucky U Oghenetega CLN, Ebele C Umeji, Cynthia Nkechi Obue. (2014, August), "Challenges Associated with the Use of ICT Facilites in Public Library of Nigeria", Developing Country Studies |
| 24 | Ifeka, E. Okeke, Lucky, U. Oghenetega, Umeji Celestina .E., & Damaris Joseph. (2013, October), "The Role of Librarians In Support Of Information Needs of Students in Open and Distance Education in the Digital Era", IOSR Journal Of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS), Vol. 15, (Issue 3), pp 2279-0837 |
| 25 | Ebele C Umeji, Efe Francis Ejedafiru, Lucky U Oghenetega. (2013, September), "Information/ICT literacy levels and skills among librarians in Madonna university library, Okija", IOSR Journal Of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS) |
| Thesis | |
| 1 | Umeji Celestina Ebelechukwu. (2023, August), "Assessment of the Implementation of Librarians Registration Council of Nigeria Standard s and Guidelines in Public Libraries in South-East Nigeria". |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Availability and Use of Information Resources and Services of Public Libraries in Anambra State" (2025). Completed Masters project by Akosile Mary Nneka 201820600F |
| 2 | "Knowledge Attitude and Practice of Library and Information Science Postgraduate Students Towards Plagiarism in Universities in South-East Nigeria" (2026). Completed Masters project by Okafor Ngozi Goodness 202206004FA |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, ". UNIZIK Journal of Research in Library and Information Science" (March, 2019) |
| 2 | Editor, "Madonna University Journal of Research in Library and Information Science" (September, 2010) |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "LETTER OF APPOINTMENT AS A REVIEWER" (December, 2022) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Chief Examiner, "Faculty Internal Defence Evaluation" (November, 2014 to November, 2025). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Examination Misconduct Committee, "Department of Library and Information Science" (October, 2025) |
| 2 | Workshop/Seminar Committee, "Department of Library and Information Science" (October, 2025) |
| 3 | Additional Supervisor, "School of Postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (February, 2025) |
| 4 | Approval to Supervise the Postgraduate Degree Programme, "School of Postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (March, 2024) |
| 5 | Additional Supervisor, "School of Postgraduate Studies, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (August, 2024) |
| 6 | Staff Adviser for Regular Students, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (November, 2022) |
| 7 | Committee on ICT Linkages and Communication, "Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka." (March, 2019 to May, 2021) |
| 8 | Member, "Quality Assurance Sub-Committee, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (January, 2019) |
| 9 | Exam Officer for the Department of Library and Information Science, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (January, 2019 to November, 2021) |
| 10 | Exam Officer, "Department of Library and Information Science" (March, 2019) |
| 11 | Member - Committee on Faculty Newsletter, "Faculty of Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka." (January, 2017 to June, 2019) |
| 12 | Member, Library Advisory Committee, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (March, 2016 to August, 2017) |
| 13 | Academic Adviser, (Year IV, Students), "Department of Library and Information Science" (October, 2016 to February, 2019) |
| 14 | Sandwich Coordinator for the Department of Library and Information Science, "Sandwich Coordinator for the Department of Library and Information Science" (February, 2016 to November, 2018) |
| 15 | SIWES Coordinator for the Department of Library and Information Science, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (November, 2015 to November, 2016) |
| 16 | Exam Officer, "Department of Library and Information Science" (March, 2014 to March, 2018) |
| 17 | Member, Departmental Welfare Committee, "Department of Library and Information Science" (March, 2013 to September, 2015) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria" - AN/R/21164 (member since 2023), https://trcn.gov.ng |
| 2 | Full Member, "Librarian's Registration Council of Nigeria" - 01834 (member since 2012), https://lrcn.gov.ng |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Promoting Diversity and Inclusiveness Through Innovative Library and Information Service Delivery in Nigeria", (Nigerian Library Association), 7th July, 2024 to 12th July, 2024; zoom |
| 2 | "Impact of Library Staff Inclusion in Decision Making in University on the Niger, Umunya,Anambra State", (Nigerian Library Association), 7th July, 2024 to 12th July, 2024; zoom |
| 3 | "Digital Repository(eXPLORING Dspace 7)", (www.dig.repo), 21st September, 2023 to 21st September, 2023; zoom |
| 4 | "Writing without Plagiarism and Proper Citations using Mendeley(3-hour)", (Researcher Academy), 28th July, 2020 to 28th July, 2020; zoom |
| 5 | "Libraries Supporting Ciitizen's Empowerment Through Information Access", (Nigerian Library Association), 4th December, 2018 to 6th December, 2018; zoom |
| 6 | "Tools, Apps and Practices for the 21st Century Library and Information Services", (Nigerian Library Association), 12th September, 2015 to 16th September, 2015; zoom |
| 7 | "Information for All:Strategies for National Development", (Nigerian Library Association), 10th July, 2011 to 15th July, 2011; zoom |
| 8 | "Accessing Knowledge: Libraries and Global Trends", (Nigerian Library Association), 26th October, 2010 to 28th October, 2010; Physical |
| 9 | "Library and Information Science: Coping with Global Trends", (Nigerian Library Association), 3rd November, 2009 to 5th November, 2009; Physical |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Re-engineering the University System Through Quality Assurance", (Directorate of Quality Assurance,NAU), 7th November, 2023 to 7th November, 2023; zoom |
| 2 | "Fundamentals of Research Supervision and Work Ethics", (Faculty of Education, NAU), 26th September, 2023 to 26th September, 2023; zoom |
| 3 | "Aligning yourself to the Publishing Process", (Researcher Academy), 23rd July, 2020 to 24th July, 2020; zoom |
| 4 | "Fundamental Aspects and Issues in Research Methodology", (School of Postgraduate Studies,NAU), 31st October, 2016 to 24th November, 2016; physical |
| 5 | "Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer", (University/Industry Research Committee), 12th April, 2016 to 13th April, 2016; zoom |
| 6 | "Research Capacity Workshop", (Department of Library and Information Science,NAU), 10th February, 2016 to 10th February, 2016; zoom |
| 7 | "Making Academic Research a Joyous Experience", (Department of Educational Foundations), 10th February, 2015 to 12th February, 2015; zoom |
| 8 | "Use of Library Search Engines, Database Management Systems and Social Media for Improved Library Practice", (Department of Library and Information Science,NAU), 29th January, 2013 to 31st January, 2013; zoom |