TIJANI OLANREWAJU ALABI
Lagos,Nigeria
Summary
To input my proficiency, contribute positively, industriously to the growth and development of a credible organisation and to support the identification, acquisition, organization, preservation, provision and dissemination of resources of enduring value that will aid teaching, learning and research.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Librarian
Wigwe and partners
10.2021 - Current
- Cataloguing and classification of library materials
- Indexing and abstracting
- Filing of catalogue cards
- Circulatory services
- Stamping of books
- Accessioning of books
- Carrying out in-depth research
- Shelfing of books
- Acquisition of library materials
- Recommending mutilated books for repair
- Preparing payment order and library budget
- Training lawyers in the use of internet-based legal research programs such as law Pavilion, Westlaw and emerging electronic resources such as google scholar, electronic journals and online legislative materials
- Recommending newspapers and Nigerian weekly law reports for binding to preserve them and for easy accessibility
- Supervising and evaluating the work of clerks (library assistants)
- Recommending and implementing new information management technologies
Chief librarian
Paul Usoro and co.
03.2019 - 09.2021
- Cataloguing and classification of library materials
- Indexing and abstracting
- Filing of catalogue cards
- Circulatory services
- Stamping of books
- Accessioning of books
- Carrying out in-depth research
- Shelfing of books
- Acquisition of library materials
- Recommending mutilated books for repair
- Preparing payment order and library budget
- Training lawyers in the use of internet-based legal research programs such as law Pavilion, Westlaw and emerging electronic resources such as google scholar, electronic journals and online legislative materials
- Recommending newspapers and Nigerian weekly law reports for binding to preserve them and for easy accessibility
- Supervising and evaluating the work of clerks (library assistants)
- Recommending and implementing new information management technologies
- Law firm.
Librarian 11 (automation/systems librarian)
Renaissance University Ugbawka, Enugu State
Ugbawka, Nigeria
01.2012 - 12.2018
- Representing the University Librarian if unavoidably absent
- Assisting students and staff in the use of Online and Offline materials for research purposes
- Teaching
- Supervising the circulation unit
- Cataloguing and Classification of Library Materials
- Ensuring the preparedness of the University main library and faculty of law library for Accreditation
- Assisting law students and staff in the use of law reports, law Pavilion, LexisNexis etc.
- Cataloguing and classification of library materials
- Acquisition of library materials
- Maintenance of ICT equipment in the library
- Provision of internet facilities to the library
- Networking of computers within the library
- Upgrading and formatting of computers within the library
- Member Renaissance University Accreditation committee
- Member Renaissance University Investigative/disciplinary committee
Assistant librarian
Our Saviour Institute of Science and Technology
, Nigeria
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Library automation
- Reference services
- Serial services
- Circulatory services
- Self-reading
- Weeding of library materials
- Filing of cataloguing cards
- Cataloguing and classification of library materials
- Acquisition of library materials
- (National Youth Service Corps Enugu State)
Federal Road Maintenance Agency
01.2009 - 12.2009
- Collection of data for processing
- Uploading of staff data online when necessary
- System and software upgrading
- (Industrial Training)
Education
M.SC - Library and information science
Enugu State University of Science and Technology
B.TECH - Library and information technology
Federal University of Technology Minna
Niger State, NigeriaWAEC and NECO -
Lagos State Model College Kankon Badagry
BadagryFirst School Leaving Certificate -
St.Judes Private School Festac Town
Festac Town, LagosLga
Lagos Island
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 04/21/83
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Nigeria
- Marital Status: Single
- Religion: Christianity
- Place of Birth: Lagos
Publications
- Socio-Technical Perspective in Work Organization (unpublished)
- Motivation and Job Satisfaction in Nigerian Public Libraries
- The Role of Academic Librarians in Promoting National Integration in Nigeria (unpublished)
References
- DR. IFEKA OKEKE, Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra, 08038653520
- DR.ABIDEMI AWODELE, Medical officer of health, Isolo local government development area, Lagos, 08033870123, 07089807271
- MR. AKINTAYO FAFUNSO, Principal radiographer, Department of radiography, Obafemi Awolowo university teaching hospital, Osun, Westley hospital, 08188900015
Hobbies and Interests
- Teaching
- Playing football
- Singing
- Reading
- Coaching/mentoring
Efficiency
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Relation
- Hardworking
- Good team player
- Computer and Negotiation Skills
Professional Courses Membership
- NLA (Nigerian Library Association)
- NIM (Nigeria Institute of Management)
Timeline
Librarian
Wigwe and partners
10.2021 - Current
Chief librarian
Paul Usoro and co.
03.2019 - 09.2021
Librarian 11 (automation/systems librarian)
Renaissance University Ugbawka, Enugu State
01.2012 - 12.2018
Assistant librarian
Our Saviour Institute of Science and Technology
01.2011 - 01.2012
Federal Road Maintenance Agency
01.2009 - 12.2009
M.SC - Library and information science
Enugu State University of Science and Technology
B.TECH - Library and information technology
Federal University of Technology Minna
WAEC and NECO -
Lagos State Model College Kankon Badagry
First School Leaving Certificate -
St.Judes Private School Festac Town