Dr. Ifeyinwa Nkechi Okonkwo
Dr. Ifeyinwa Nkechi Okonkwo is a LECTURER I in LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCES Department, Faculty Of Education in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
Dr. Ifeyinwa Okonkwo is a highly accomplished Lecturer with a PhD in Library and Information Science. With a passion for knowledge dissemination, she has dedicated her career to educating and inspiring students in the field. Ifeyinwa's expertise lies in information organization, electronic libraries, electronic resource management, health information dissemination and research methods. She has published numerous scholarly articles and presented at international conferences. Ifeyinwa's teaching style emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration, and practical application of concepts. She is recognized for her ability to engage students and foster a stimulating learning environment.
Personal Information
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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 |
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. (Doctor of Philosophy, July, 2023) June, 2018 to May, 2023 PhD Library And Information Science |
| 2 | Master's Degree In Library And Information Science. (Master Degree, April, 2017) May, 2012 to April, 2017 MLIS Library And Information Science |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Member, Association for information science and Technology (asis&t) SIG-III 2024 InfoShare awardee June, 2024 to Present |
| 2 | Chairman, Association of Women Librarians in Nigeria, Nigerian Library Association. Anambra State Chapter March, 2024 to Present |
| 3 | member, Faculty Of Education Public Lectures Committee July, 2021 to Present |
| 4 | Welfare Staff/students, Department Of Library And Information Science March, 2020 to Present |
| 5 | Financial secretary, A. Nigerian Library Association Anambra State Chapter December, 2019 to Present |
| 6 | Head Circulation Section, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu Univeristy, Igbariam June, 2018 to December, 2019 |
| 7 | Assistant Secretary, A. Nigerian Library Association Anambra State Chapter December, 2017 to December, 2019 |
| 8 | b. Secretary Institutional Representative NLA, A. Nigerian Library Association (NLA) Anambra State Chapter December, 2017 to December, 2020 |
Creative Output
| Book Chapters | |
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| 1 | Josiah C. Nworie, Ifeyinwa Nkechi Okonkwo. (2022, June) Electronic media Kranos media publishers, Current trends in librarianship:African perspective, pp 73-88 |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | O. E. Nwafor-Orizu, I. N Okonkwo, R. N ObiozorEkeze. (2025, April), "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 |
| 2 | Obianuju E. Nwafor-Orizu, Ifeyinwa N. Okonkwo. (2024, March), "Emerging smart green schools in Nigeria:implications for Librarians", Nigerian school library journal, Vol. 23, pp 55-65 |
| 3 | 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), pp 131-151 |
| 4 | Ifeyinwa Nkechi Okonkwo, Adaora Chigozie Obuezie, Annabel Chinwendu Peters. (2024, November), "An Evaluation of Library Operations and Services in Academic Libraries in Anambra State Nigeria", Journal of Library and Information management Technology, Education, Vol. 1, (Issue 4), pp 42-79 |
| 5 | LO Akpojotor, IN Okonkwo. (2024, September), "Use of social media by library and information science students", International journal of knowledge dissemination IJKD, Vol. 5, (Issue 1), pp 77-89 |
| 6 | Adaora Chigozie Obuezie, Ifeyinwa Nkechi Okonkwo, Victor Arinze Okeke wa Nkechi Okonkwo,. (2024, February), "Application of Technology ethics in the use of electronic library resources among undergraduates in Nigeria", Unizik journal of research in library and information science (UJOLIS), Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 1&2 |
| 7 | I. N Okonkwo ; L. O Akpojotor. (2024, December), "Evaluation of the impact of Instagram on library and information science students engagement and learning in Nigerian universities", Middlebelt journal of library and information science, Vol. 22, (Issue 1), pp 1-17 |
| 8 | 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", Communication :Journal of library and information science, Vol. 26, (Issue 1), pp 54-63 |
| 9 | Ngozi Perpetua Osuchukwu, Patrick Uzodinma Agwu, Ifeyinwa Nkechi Okonkwo. (2023, December), "empowering African libraries: The AFLIA's Role in Enhancing Wikipedia through #1Lib1Ref in Nigeria", Niger Delta Journal of Library and Information Science, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 73-90 |
| 10 | Osuchukwu Ngozi P, Alor Amaka,R, Okonkwo Ifeyinwa N and Mba chinyelu C. (2022, September), "Awareness and health information on handwashing and hygiene for health sustainability in primary school.", African Journal of Educational Management, Teaching and Entrepreneurship Studies (AJEMATES), Vol. 4, pp 117-126 |
| 11 | Ifeyinwa Nkechi Okonkwo, Prof. E.S Anaehobi. (2022, April), "Exploring leadership support in building librarians’ competence in electronic resources management in federal universities in south-East Nigeria.", The information Managers, Vol. 6, (Issue 2), pp 87-95 |
| 12 | Josiah Chukwumaobi Nworie, Ifeyinwa Nkechi Okonkwo, Emeka Ogueri, Doris Chinyere Obiano. (2021, July), "Open Access Repositories in Nigerian Libraries: Issues and Challenges", library research journal, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 10-15 |
| 13 | Ifeyinwa Nkechi Okonkwo, Prof. E.S Anaehobi. (2021, July), "Professional development strategies and competence needed by librarians’ towards electronic resource management in federal universities in South-East Nigeria", Unizik Journal of Educational Research and Policy Studies, Vol. 9, pp 123-130 |
| 14 | Ifeyinwa Nkechi Okonkwo, Amaka R. Alor and Lucy N. Nebolisa. (2019, November), "World Class Library Services Implementation Among Secondary Schools In Anambra State: The Role Of Librarians", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 1, (Issue 1), pp 77-99 |
| 15 | Anthonia U. Echedom and Ifeyinwa Nkechi Okonkwo. (2019, July), "Information Needs Of Working Class Women In Early Detection Of Kidney Problem In Anambra State, Nigeria.", Unizik Journal of Research in Library and Information Science (UJOLIS), Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 1-17 |
| 16 | Nebolise L. Ndidiamaka, Ifeyinwa N. Okonkwo and Amaka R. Alor. (2019, June), "Assessing The Availability Of Secondary School Library Materials And Services In Onitsha North Local Government Area", ATBU, Journal of Science, Technology & Education (JOSTE), Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 219-230 |
| 17 | Ebele N. Anyaoku and Ifeyinwa N. Okonkwo. (2019, July), "Publication Pattern Of Library And Information Science Digest Journal 2007-2016: A Bibliometric Analysis", Journal of Information and Knowledge Management, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 68-79 |
| 18 | Eneh A. Ebere, Azubuike, Chioma G. and Okonkwo Ifeyinwa N. (2017, December), "Use Of Academic Libraries For Promoting ICT Literacy In Academic Institutions In Nigeria", COCLIN journal of library and information science, Vol. 10, (Issue 1), pp 77-85 |
| 19 | Ngozi P. Osuchukwu Mrs, Ifeyinwa N. Okonkwo Mrs, Adora C. Obuezie Mrs, Nkechi S. Udeze Ms. (2017, May), "Pathway To Inclusive Community Children Reading Program For Sustainable Development: Summer Reading Experience In Anambra State, Nigeria", Library Philosophy and practice(e-journal) |
| 20 | Osuchukwu, N. P., Otubelu, B. N., Okonkwo I. N. and Anike, A. N. (2016, April), "Youth Participation And Contribution In Nation Building: The Role Of Library And Information Center.", Journal of Applied Information, Science and Technical, Vol. 9, (Issue 1), pp 83-90 |
| 21 | Osuchukwu, N. P., Otubelu, B. N., Alor, A., and Okonkwo, I. N.. (2014, December), "A Survey Of Strategic Information Services To Rural Farmers In Anambra East And West Local Government Areas Of Anambra State, Nigeria.", Ebonyi journal of Library and Information Science, Vol. 1, (Issue 1) |
| Thesis | |
| 1 | Okonkwo, I. N.. (2017, April), "Information Needs Of Working Class Women In Early Detection Of Kidney Problem In Anambra State". |
| Dissertations | |
| 1 | Ifeyinwa Nkechi Okonkwo. (2023, May), "Leadership Support and Professional Development as correlates of Librarians' Competence in Electronic Resource Management in Federal universities in South-East, Nigeria". School of Post Graduate Studies |
| Projects | |
| 1 | Okonkwo, I. N.. (2011, September), "Preservation and Conservation of Library Materials in Academic Libraries in Anambra State". |
| 2 | Okonkwo, I. N.. (2008, November), "Comparative Analysis of Old and new Pension Scheme in Nigeria.". |
| 3 | Okonkwo, I. N.. (2004, January), "Provision of Library Services to Children: A Comparative Study of Anambra State Public Library Board Awka and Imo State Public Library Board Owerri". |
| 4 | ok. (2000, November), "Maritime Industry in Nigeria". |
| Conference Papers | |
| 1 | Ngozi Perpetua Osuchukwu, Patrick uzodinma Agwu, Ifeyinwa Nkechi Okonkwo. (2023, May), "The Librarian and the Faculties: The AFLIA's connection that unleashed wikipedia with the vibe of 1Lib1REf in Nigeria", |
| 2 | Okonkwo Ifeyinwa Nkechi and Ngozi P. Osuchukwu. (2019, December), "Training And Retraining Of Librarian’s For Effective Service Delivery And Digital Transformation In Nigeria", Nigerian Library Association (NLA) |
| 3 | Nwafor-Orizu E.O and Okonkwo, I. N.. (2019, August), "Urgent Climate Information For Climate Change.", IFLA WLIC |
| 4 | Nwafor-Orizu E.O and Okonkwo, I. N.. (2019, July), "Climate Change Information: Dialoguing With Nigerian Women", |
| 5 | Okonkwo, I. N.. (2018, December), "Assessment Of Library Print Materials And Services In Secondary Schools In Onitsha North Local Government Area. Empirical Study", |
| 6 | Ngozi P. Osuchukwu, Ifeyinwa N. Okonkwo,Adaora C. Obuezie and Nkechi S. Udeze.. (2017, December), "Pathway To Inclusive Community Children Reading Program For Sustainable Development: Summer Reading Experience In Nawgu Community In Anambra State.", |
| 7 | Osuchukwu, N. P., Otubelu, B. and Okonkwo, I. N.. (2014, December), "Youth Participation And Contribution In Nation Building: The Role Of Library And Information Center.", |
| 8 | Osuchukwu, N., Otubelu, B., Okonkwo, I. and Alor A. (2014, October), "Moving Towards Strategic Information Services To Rural Farmers In Anambra East And West Local Government Areas Of Anambra State In Nigeria: Evidence Based Report", |
| Other Relevant Publications | |
| 1 | Okonkwo I.N, Osuchukwu N.P. "AFLIA poster presentation on: Urgent Leadership Support for librarians in Electronic Resource Management in Nigeria", (Presentation, 2023 May) |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Awardee: "SIG-III 2024 InfoShare Awardee" (June, 2024). Ongoing sponsored grant by Association for information science and Technology (asis&t) ) |
| Editorships | |
| 1 | Editor, "Nigerian Library Association (NLA) Anambra State Chapter. Compendium of papers" (November, 2023) |
| 2 | Editor, "Unizik journal of library and information science" (August, 2023) |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Associate Editor, "Department of Library and Information science" (July, 2023) |
| 2 | SIWES Coordinator, "Department of Library and Information science" (July, 2023) |
| 3 | Member, "Faculty of Education NAU" (January, 2023 to December, 2024) |
| 4 | member, "Faculty of Education Committee on Students Welfare" (March, 2023) |
| 5 | Lecturer, "School of General Studies" (May, 2023) |
| 6 | SIWES coordinator, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka" (January, 2022) |
| 7 | academic adviser(year 4), "Department of Library and Information science" (January, 2022) |
| 8 | member, "Faculty of Education public lectures committee" (July, 2021) |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Full Member, "g. Health Information for All (HIFA)" - 0903 (member since 2018), https://hifa.org |
| 2 | Full Member, "c. Librarians’ Registration Council (LRCN)" - 05434 (member since 2017), https://Librarians registration Council of nigeria |
| 3 | Full Member, "a. Nigerian Library Association Anambra State Chapter" - 0903 (member since 2016), https://Nigerian Library Association |
| 4 | Full Member, "a. Nigerian Library Association, Anambra State" - 0903 (member since 2011), https://Nigerian Library Association |
| 5 | Full Member, "b. International Federation of Library Association and Institutions (IFLA)" - 0903 (member since 2011), https://ifla.org |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "Collaboration for information services and outreaches :NLA Anambra in one year by Ngozi Perpetua Osuchukwu and Ifeyinwa Nkechi Okonkwo presented at Prof. Kenneth Dike State Central E-Library, Awka", (Nigerian Library Association, ANAMBRA State Chapter), 30th November, 2023 to 1st December, 2023; In-person |
| 2 | "Empowering students competence with Business plan :The innovative approach in the classroom in a Nigerian University by Okonkwo I. N, Nwafor-Orizu E. O, Osuchukwu N. P", (paper presented at the ELC Fall 2023 :Refresh & Refocus :Libraries'New Trends in Supporting Entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship and Library Conference), 31st October, 2023 to 1st November, 2023; Zoom |
| 3 | "Urgent Leadership Support for Librarians in electronic resource management in Nigeria. 5th AFLIA conference 7th African Library Summit", (AFLIA Accra Ghana), 22nd May, 2023 to 25th May, 2023; In-person |
| 4 | "Nigerian Library Association", (Anambra State Chapter), 30th November, 2022 to 30th November, 2022; in-person |
| 5 | "Nigerian Library Association, Enugu State Chapter", (Enugu State Chapter), 4th December, 2019 to 4th December, 2019; physical |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "Web-based Technology for schoraly communication and global visibility leveraging Google Scholar, ORCID and other digital platforms", (Nigerian Library Association, Anambra State Chapter in collaboration with the Department of Library and Information Science Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port-Harcourt, Rivers State), 18th December, 2024 to 18th December, 2024; Zoom |
| 2 | "One day virtual workshop on research writing and open access publishing", (Nigerian Library Association Anambra State Chapter in collaboration with Nigerian Library Association, Niger State), 11th November, 2024 to 11th November, 2024; Zoom |
| 3 | "DRI/ASUU Winning National Research Fund (NRF) workshop at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka", (Directorate of Research and Innovation workshop, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 13th August, 2024 to 13th August, 2024; In-person |
| 4 | "workshop/Training sandwich unit Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka", (Sandwich Unit), 20th June, 2023 to 20th June, 2023; in-person |
| Other Events | |
| 1 | "Webinar On Journal Selection Consideration: Complexities And Solutions For Researchers", (Skyline University Nigeria Library), 8th October, 2020 to 8th October, 2020; Webinar |
| 2 | "Webinar On Writing Research Papers-Technical Problems And Solutions", (Thiruvalluvar University College of Arts and Science, Thirupattur and Madras Library Association), 27th July, 2020 to 27th July, 2020; Webinar |
| 3 | "Concept And Applications Of Statistical Methods In Research", (Government Hollkar (Model, Autonomous) Science College, Indore (M.P.), India), 20th June, 2020 to 20th June, 2020; Webinar |
| 4 | "NDLI User Awareness Webinar", (Skyline University Nigeria Library in collaboration with National Digital Library of India.), 5th June, 2020 to 5th June, 2020; Webinar |
| 5 | "Research Writing Skills Training", (Nigerian Library Association (NLA)), 24th October, 2019 to 24th October, 2019; Awka |
| 6 | "Library Automation Bootcamp (2019), A Three Day Workshop At Center For Learning Resources Landmark University", (Safealloys Engineering Technology Limited), 4th August, 2019 to 4th August, 2019; Kwara State |
| 7 | "World Cancer Day: Screen To Live…#IAMANDIWILL At Crescent Diagnostics Niger Drive, G.R.A Onitsha", (NGO), 2nd April, 2019 to 14th September, 2021; Onitsha |
| 8 | "Libraries Supporting Citizens’ Empowerment through Information Access", (Nigerian Library Association (NLA)), 4th December, 2018 to 4th December, 2018; Awka |
| 9 | "Maiden public lecture on Restructuring Education in Nigeria to meet with Economic and Social Challenges", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka), 3rd May, 2018 to 3rd May, 2018; Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka |
| 10 | "World Book Day", (Nigerian Library Association (NLA)), 23rd April, 2018 to 23rd April, 2018; Iyienu Mission Hospital Ogidi |
| 11 | "World Cancer Day: Walk the Walk… uniting against Cancer", (Nigerian Library Association (NLA)), 5th February, 2018 to 5th February, 2018; Onitsha |
| 12 | "Libraries Sharing Knowledge for Development", (Nigerian Library Association (NLA)), 5th December, 2017 to 6th December, 2017; Awka |
| 13 | "Train-the-Trainers Course On Comic Book Writing For Literacy Development", (Libraries for Literacy Foundation), 16th October, 2017 to 16th October, 2017; Awka |
| 14 | "4th Mandatory Conference of Certified Librarians in Nigeria and 8th Batch Induction Ceremony", (LRCN), 5th July, 2017 to 5th July, 2017; Abuja |
| 15 | "Anambra State Chapter Conference/AGM", (Nigerian Library Association (NLA)), 6th December, 2016 to 7th December, 2016; Awka |
| 16 | "Library Week Symposium,", (Nigerian Library Association (NLA)), 21st November, 2016 to 21st November, 2016; Awka |
| 17 | "Becoming a Leader none can ignore", (Niger School of Business and management), 1st June, 2016 to 2nd June, 2016; Onitsha |
| 18 | "Anambra State Chapter Conference/AGM", (Nigerian Library Association (NLA)), 9th December, 2015 to 10th December, 2015; Awka |
| 19 | "Library Week Symposium", (Nigerian Library Association (NLA)), 10th October, 2015 to 11th October, 2015; Awka |
| 20 | "53rd National Conference/ Annual General Meeting of the Nigeria Library Association", (Nigerian Library Association (NLA)), 26th July, 2015 to 27th July, 2015; Oshogbo |
| 21 | "Anambra State Chapter Conference/AGM", (Nigerian Library Association (NLA)), 10th December, 2014 to 10th December, 2014; Awka |
| 22 | "52nd National Conference/AGM", (Nigerian Library Association (NLA)), 22nd June, 2014 to 23rd June, 2014; Enugu |
| 23 | "Anambra State Chapter Conference/AGM", (Nigerian Library Association (NLA)), 4th December, 2013 to 4th December, 2013; Awka |
| 24 | "49th National Conference/ Annual General Meeting", (Nigerian Library Association (NLA)), 10th July, 2011 to 10th July, 2011; Awka |