Department of Library & Information Science
About
Dr. Nse Emmanuel Akwang was born in Mbioto 2, Etinan L.G.A. of Akwa Ibom State. She had her primary education in the present day Jubilee Primary School, Uyo.
She proceeded to the prestigious Cornelia Connelly College (CCC), Uyo for her secondary education.
Dr. Akwang went further to obtain a Diploma in Data Processing and Information Technology in Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife and later bagged a Bachelor Degree in French Education and Master Degree in Library Science both in University of Uyo.
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In her quest for further studies, Dr. Akwang enrolled in a PhD programme in Abia State University, Uturu and obtained a Doctor of Philosophy in Library and Information Science with specialization in Library Management.
Dr. Akwang started working in Nyong Essien Library, University of Uyo (UNIUYO) as a Library Porter in March 1997. She was later posted to Foreign Languages Resource Centre in 2003 and subsequently to University Staff School as Mistress II (French)/Teacher Librarian in 2007.
In 2012, Dr. Akwang transferred her service from UNIUYO to Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) as Librarian II and grew to the rank of Senior Librarian. In 2016, she was appointed Head of Obio Akpa Campus Library, having demonstrated high level of competence and capability in library management.
Over the years, Dr. Akwang has served at different times and capacities in almost all the sections in the university libraries including Readers’ Services, Processing, Resource Development, and Administrative Divisions, among others.
Dr. Akwang has presented quality academic papers at local and international conferences. She has published more than 32 scholarly papers in high impact facto national and international journals and edited books in Library and Information Science.
She is also a Library Educator who teaches both undergraduate and post-graduate students of Library and Information Science in University of Uyo and Akwa Ibom State University respectively.
Dr. Akwang has supervised a total of twelve (12) undergraduate research projects and two (2) post-graduate theses.
She is Chairperson, Association of Women Librarians in Nigeria (AWLIN), Akwa Ibom State Chapter and member of many professional bodies including Librarians’ Registration of Council of Nigeria (LRCN), Nigerian Library Association (NLA), and Reading Association of Nigeria (RAN).
Dr. Akwang is a devout Christian, an ordained Deaconess of Word Power Gospel City. She has four (4) grown up children, four (4) grand-children and many relations to celebrate her achievements.
Her hobbies include reading, writing, and research. She is a professional librarian with twenty-four (24) years work experience in university library system.
With her sterling performance and proven work record in library services, Dr. Akwang has created a niche for herself in Librarianship which certainly led to her recent appointment as University Librarian, Akwa Ibom State University.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Good communication and management skills
- Excellent client services orientation
- Good computer appreciation/Internet skills
- Pleasant personality and highly creative
PORTFOLIO
Isong, Patricia Unyime ICT Facilities’ Application as Correlate to Capacity Building of Information Professionals in University Libraries in Akwa Ibom State – 2023
Omarayen, Gloria Libraries’ Digital Literacy Level and Provision of Electronic Resources in University Libraries - 2023
Ekanem, Eno-obong Oscar ICT-Based Services and Users’ Level of Satisfaction among Registered Students of Akwa Ibom State University Library – 2023
Umoh, Mandu SundayAccessibility and Utilization of Academic Databases in Akwa Ibom State University E-Library - 2021
Eyo, Unyime Paul Users’ Education and Information Retrieval Ability of Undergraduate Students in Akwa Ibom State University – 2021
Albert, Afonime Endurance Annotated Bibliography of Undergraduate Students’ Projects in Fine and Industrial Arts, University of Uyo (From March 2015 to November 2017) – September 2018.
Bassey, Esther Joshua Information Technology Tools and Library Services Accessibility in Nyong Essien Library, University of Uyo – September 2018.
Vincent, ImaObong Ime Administrative Functions of Para-professionals and Job Output in University of Uyo Library – September 2018.
Inyang, Udeme Okon Social Media Tools and Utilization of Electronic Resources in Nyong Essien Library, University of Uyo – September 2018
Archibong, Abasi-ikponke Paul School Librarians’ Roles and Students’ Development of Reading Skills in Public Secondary Schools in Ibiono Ibom L.G.A., Akwa Ibom State – September 2018.
Akpan, Christian Itauma Information Access Tools and Students’ Utilization of Information Resources in University of Uyo Library – August 2017.
Friday, Ezinne Hope Library Surveillance Indices and Preservation of Information Resources in University of Uyo Library – August 2017.
Ekpo, Enobong Mfon Work Stress and Librarians’ Job Performance in Private Secondary Schools in Uyo Local Government Area – August 2017.
2009 -2014 Abia State University, Uturu PhD in Library & Info. Science
2005 -2008 University of Uyo, Uyo Master of Library Science
1999 -2004 University of Uyo, Uyo B. A. (Ed.) French
1997-1999 O. A. U. Ile-Ife Dip. Data Processing & Info. Tech.
1995 /2000 External S.S.C.E./ACSS, Ikot Ekpene S.S.C.E.
1978-1982 Cornelia Connelly College, Uyo
1973 -1978 Offot Jubilee School, Uyo F.S.L.C.
AWARD & PRIZES
Best Lecturer of the Year Award 2017/2018 Academic Session by Library and Information Science Unit, Department of Educational Technology and Library Science, University of Uyo, 19th January 2022.
Award of Recognition of Invaluable Contribution towards the Growth of AKSU Press Club by Akwa Ibom State University Press Club, December 2021.
Award of Recognition of Selfless Service to the Development of Libraries in Akwa Ibom State by Nigerian Library Association, Akwa Ibom State Chapter, 5th April, 2017.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
President, Care Givers Nigeria (State-wide) – 2016 – Present
Partner, Nwaidem Business Owners Group (Onna and Etinan) – 2012 - Present
CITATION IN “WHO IS WHO”
My major professional achievements are as follows
Preparing and presenting the library at different times for Resource Verification and Accreditation Exercises.
Recording huge successes during the exercises since 2013.
Being able to manage Obio Akpa Campus library and faculty resources centres for effective services delivery and high patronage.
Contributing to the body of Knowledge in Library and Information Science through paper presentations in both International and local conferences and published research works.
Being part of in-service training to equip the new staff with required skills and competence needed in the library.
Mentoring young librarians and other colleagues on innovative information management practices.
Developing a proposal for undergraduate programme in Library and Information Science for Senate approval. Receiving awards of excellence and selfless service in the teaching and practice of librarianship.
Supervising eight (8) undergraduate research projects and two (2) postgraduate theses successfully.
Initiating the establishing of a library in Staff School, University of Uyo.
Formulating the first purposeful policy for French Collection development in French Language Resource Centre, University of Uyo.
Establishing international link with Alliance Francàis for quarterly donation of French newspapers, magazines, and other resources to French Language Resource Centre, University of Uyo.
Marketing strategies for ICT-based services in academic libraries: a conceptual description. International Journal of Applied Technologies in Library & Information Management, 6 (2), 11-23.
Techniques on library use. In: Afolabi, M. and Etuk, M. E. (Eds.) Library Users Education: Instructional Manual for Library Patrons. Uyo: Penmark Publishers.
Professional standards in university libraries: elements and implications. AKSU 2023 Library Training Workshop, ICT Centre, Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden, 4th – 6th April, 2023.
Department of Library and Information Science University of Calabar, Calabar Cross River State
Department of Economics University of Uyo, P.M.B. 1017, Uyo Akwa Ibom State
Department of Library and Information Science University of Uyo, P.M.B. 1017, Uyo Akwa Ibom State
Akwa Ibom State University (University Library)/
Oct. 2021 - Present
University Librarian
Laying down the vision, mission, objectives, and broad policies of the library in consultation with library committees and management of the university.
Leading the university library to achieve the highest level of excellence in all strategic dimensions of library activities.
Organising library staff into various functions and services.
Managing and supervising the library functions and services on daily basis.
Developing and managing library collection (print/non-print) to satisfy users’ information needs of all members of the university.
Undertaking initiatives to develop and introduce enhancements to existing practices, systems, and procedures.
Maintaining good working relationship with other stakeholders of the university – teaching and non-teaching staff, management, etc.
Presenting academic programmes for NUC accreditation
Presenting all library staff during Appointment & Promotion meetings
Akwa Ibom State University (Oct. 2018 – Sept. 2021)
University Library
Senior Librarian (Head of Library, Obio Akpa Campus)
- Performing all management functions to guarantee organisational growth of the Obio Akpa Campus library
- Presenting junior library staff during Appointment & Promotion meetings
- Developing library collection (print/non-print) to satisfy users’ information needs
- Developing Proposals for Bachelor and Post-Graduate Programmes in Library & Information Science
- Presenting academic programmes for NUC accreditation.
Akwa Ibom State University (Sept. 2016 – Sept. 2018)
University Library
Librarian 1 (Head of Library, Obio Akpa Campus)
- Planning for day to day administration of the library.
- Preparation of policy guidelines and implementation of same for effective services delivery.
- Supervising all the staff and general duties
- Ensuring proper conduct of staff and users within the library.
- Conducting freshmen orientation/user education.
- Regular maintenance of all library facilities to ensure uninterrupted services.
Akwa Ibom State University (March 2012 –Sept. 2016)
University Library
Librarian II (Head, Readers’ Services Division, Processing Division)
- Organisation of information resources for easy retrieval.
- Taking statistics of head count, books borrowed and books consulted.
- Ensuring proper conduct of staff and users within the library.
- Pre-cataloguing, cataloguing, classification and spine-labelling of information resources.
- Keeping record of information resources sent to other divisions.
- Preparation of book cards, book pockets, date-due slips and catalogue cards.
- Management of shelf-list and catalogue cabinet.
- Preparation of staff duty roster.
- Conducting freshmen orientation/ user education.
University of Uyo (Sept.2007 -
March 2012)
Staff School
Mistress II & I/ Teacher Librarian (Pioneer Librarian)
- Selection and acquisition of relevant information resources.
- Organisation of such resources for easy retrieval.
- Educating both staff and pupils on library use skills.
- Teaching French in primary section of the school.
- Supervising the activities of French club.
University of Uyo (April 2003 - Sept. 2007)
(French Resource Centre)
Library Assistant (Pioneer Library Staff)
- Formulation of the first policy for French collection development.
- Selection and acquisition of French resources.
- Devising a special scheme for cataloguing and classification of the available resources.
- Provision of special library services like CAS, SDI, RCS, Q&A, indexing and abstracting.
- Establishment of useful contacts with foreign organisations for donation of solicited titles
University of Uyo (Feb.
1997 - April 2003)
University Library
Library Porter/Library Assistant
- Ensuring the security of library resources
- Charging and discharging of library resources
- Shelving and shelf reading
- Management of reserved collection
- Pre-cataloguing of books
- Filling of catalogue cards
- Spine labelling of information resources
University of Uyo, Uyo (Sept. 2023 - 2025)
Department of Library & Information Science
- Moderating both the questions and answers in the final examinations in the department.
- Moderating practical examinations (if any) and where this is applicable.
- Submitting a written report in triplicate after examinations.
Akwa Ibom State University (July 2019 – Present)
Library & Information Science Unit, Faculty of Education
Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor
- Teaching assigned courses to post-graduate students
- Evaluating students’ performance through continuous assessment.
- Developing examination questions appropriately.
- Invigilating semester examinations.
- Marking examination scripts and turning-in results in time.
- Supervising students’ thesis
UNDERGRADUATE COURSES TAUGHT AND EXAMINED
GSS 101 - Use of Library
LIS 112 - History of Libraries & Information Centres
LIS 122 - The Library Circulation System
LIS 213 - Serials Management
LIS 211 - Bibliography
LIS 221 - Library and Information Services to Rural Communities
LIS 322 - Technical Services in Libraries
LIS 413 - Bibliography and Literature of the Humanities
POSTGRADUATE COURSE(S) TAUGHT AND EXAMINED
PDL 701 - Research Methods in Library and Information Science
PDL 731 – Reference Information Sources and Services
PDL 710 – Practicum in Library & Information Science
PDL 722 – Copyright Protection of Information Materials
Akwa Ibom State University (March 2012 –
Present)
General Studies Unit,
Librarian I/Senior Librarian/University Librarian
- Teaching Use of Library to 100 level students.
- Evaluating students’ performance through continuous assessment and semester examination.
- Invigilating semester examinations.
University of Uyo March (2013 – Sept. 2018)
Department of Educational Technology & Library Science,
Lecturer 1 (Part-time)
- Teaching assigned courses to undergraduate students.
- Evaluating students’ performance through continuous assessment.
- Developing examination questions appropriately.
- Invigilating semester examinations.
- Marking examination scripts and turning-in results in time.
- Supervising students’ research projects.
Professional standards in university libraries: elements and implications. AKSU 2023 Library Training Workshop, ICT Centre, Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden, 4th – 6th April, 2023.
Innovative technologies in university libraries: an overview. AKSU 2023 Library Training Workshop, ICT Centre, Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden, 4th – 6th April, 2023.
Knowledge sharing and communities of practice: implications for the LIS educators. Book of Abstracts of 21st National Conference/AGM of the Nigerian Association of Library and Information Science Educators (NALISE), Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, 9th – 13th September 2019
Library services in academic libraries. Maiden AKSU 2019 Library Training Workshop, ICT Centre, Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden, 14th – 16th May, 2019
Librarians’ perceptions and adoption of web 2.0 technologies: a survey of academic libraries in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Conference Proceedings of the 4th Zimbabwe University Libraries Consortium (ZULC) Conference, ZESA National Training Centre, Harare, Zimbabwe, 27th – 29th March 2019
Security of cyberspace and electronic resources in academic libraries: a case study of universities in South-South region of Nigeria. Book of Abstracts of IIMA/ICITED JOINT Conference, Prairie View A & M University, USA, 8th – 10th October 2018
Workshop on Information Literacy for Sustainable Development, Akwa Ibom State Nigerian Library Association, ICT Hub, Unversity of Uyo, Uyo, 4th – 6th December 2017
AKSU 2023
Library Training Workshop, ICT Centre, Akwa Ibom State University, Ikot Akpaden, 4th – 5th April, 2023.