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Name

Dr. Okon Edet Ani

Department

Library and Information Science

Designation

Senior Lecturer

Email

[email protected]


About Dr. Okon Edet Ani

Dr Okon Edet Ani is a Deputy University Librarian at the University of Calabar,Calabar, Nigeria. He holds B.Sc. and M.Sc degrees in Physics from the University of Calabar; M.Inf.Sc. (Information Science) from the University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria, and PhD (Information Science) from the University of South Africa, Pretoria,South Africa. He is a Chartered Librarian (CLN) and member of Nigeria Library Association (NLA). He was a Visiting Librarian at the Rivers State University of Science and Technology, Port-Harcourt, Nigeria (2007-2008). He has published several articles in reputable national and international journals. His areas of research include applications of ICTs in libraries, virtual/digital libraries, electronic information resources, biblometrics, and scientific productivity.


S/N Qualification School Atttended Started Finished
FSLCPrimary School, Unyenge, Mbo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.19741980
WASCE/O/L GCECommunity Secondary School, Enwang, Mbo, Akwa Ibom State19801985
B.Sc (Physics)University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria19861990
M.Inf.Sc. (Information Science)University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria19951997
Ph.D (Information Science)University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa20102013

S/N Publication
Ani, O. E., & Okite-Amughoro, F. A. (2018). Assessment of Progress in the Development of Virtual Libraries in Nigerian Universities. In: Proceedings of the 9th ProLISSA Conference, edited by Mpho Ngoepe and Madeleine Fombad. Newcastle, UK: Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 37-52.
Ani, O. E. (2017). Analysis of Adoption of Social Media/Social Networking Sites as Tools for Information Delivery in Nigerian University Libraries; A Preliminary Study. KIIT Journal of Library and Information Management, 4(1), 27-31.
Ani, O. E., Ngulube, P., & Onyancha, O. B. (2017) A Bibliometric Analysis of the Visibility of Library and Information Science Research in Nigeria in the Web of Science, 2000-2014. African Journal of Library, Archive, and Information Science, 27(1), 41-51.
Ani, O. E., & Okwueze, E. (2017). Bibliometric Analysis of Publications in Nigeria Libraries: 2005-2014. International Journal of Management and Fuzzy Systems, 3(4), 52-56.
Ani, O. E. (2015). Towards Unified Global Rankings of Nigerian Universities in 2014-2015. Information Technologist, 12(1), 47-53.
Ani, O. E., & Maina, B. A. (2015). A Survey of Internet Use by Teaching Staff at the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, Nigeria. Journal of Library and Information Technology Trends, 1(1), 24-.33.
Edem, N., & Ani, O. E. (2015) Development of Electronic Libraries in Nigerian Universities. The Information Technologist, 12(2), 35-45.
Oyadonghan, J. C., Flint, K. I., & Ani, O. E. (2015). Use of Facebook by Undergraduate Students in Niger Delta University, Bayelsa, Nigeria. Library and Information Practitioner, 8(1/2), 758-764.
Eteng, U., & Ani, O. E. (2015). Analysis of Extent of Digital Divide Among Library Staff at the University of Calabar, Nigeria. Library and Information Practitioner, 8(1/2), 765-774.
Bassey, R. S. & Ani, O. E. (2015). Electronic Library. In: Library Use and Information Literacy in Nigerian Universities edited by Ruth Simon, Nkoyo Edem and Okon E. Ani. Calabar: Adonai Pubshing House, 89-102.
Ani, O. E. & Edem, N. B. (2015). Modern Technologies in Libraries. In: Library Use and Information Literacy in Nigerian Universities Ruth Simon, Nkoyo Edem and Okon E. Ani. Calabar: Adonai Publishing House, 84-88.
Ani, O. E. and Edem, N. B. (2015). Information Literacy in Nigerian Universities. In: Library Use and Information Literacy in Nigerian Universities edited by Ruth Simon, Nkoyo Edem and Okon E. Ani. Calabar: Adonai Pubshing House, 114-123.
Ahiauzu, B. & Ani, O. E. (2015). A Survey of Information Seeking-Behavior of Academic Staff in a Nigerian University in Digital Age Science Education Journal, 3(4), 89-94.
Ani, O. E., Ngulube, P., & Onyancha, B. (2015). Perceived Effect of Accessibility and Utilization of Electronic Resources on Productivity of Academic Staff in Selected Nigerian Universities. Sage Open, 1-7.
Ani, O. E., Ngulube, P., & Onyancha, O. (2014). A Study of Productivity of Academic Staff at Selected Nigerian Universities Between 2005 and 2012. Nigerian Libraries, 47(2), 77-94.
Maina, B. A., & Ani, O. E. (2014). A Study of Awareness and Use of Internet Facilities by Students at the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, Nigeria. Library and Information Practitioner, 7(1&2), 657-671.
Ani, O. E., Ngulube, P., & Onyancha, B. (2014). Accessibility and Utilization of Electronic Information Resources for Research by Academic Staff at Selected Nigerian Universities Between 2005 And 2012. International Information and Library Review, 46(1/2), 1-12.
Ani, O. E., Ngulube, P., & Onyancha, O. B. (2014). Accessibility and utilization of electronic information resources for research by academic staff at selected Nigerian Universities between 2005 and 2012.International Information & Library Review, 46(1/2), 51-62.
Ani, O. E., Ngulube, P., & Onyancha, O. B. (2014). Effect of Accessibility and Utilization of Electronic Information Resources on Productivity of Academic Staff in Selected Nigerian Universities. Science Research, 2(6), 166-171.
Ani, O. E, & Edem, N. (2012). Access and Usage of Online Databases in Nigerian Universities in Teaching/Research: A Study of Academic Staff in University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria. Library and Information Practitioner 5(1/2), 475-486.
Ani, O. E. (2012) Access and Usage of Electronic Resources in African Universities: Challenges and Prospects. In: Electronic Age Librarianship: Issues and Trends Edited by P. Swain. New Delhi: Discovery Publishing House (India), 260-274.
Ani, O. E., & Onyancha, O. B. (2012). An Informetric Analysis of Research Output in Nigeria with Special Reference to Universities, 2000-2010. Mousaion: South African Journal of Information Studies, 30(1), 142-157.
Ani, O. E. & Edem, M. B. (2011). Framework for Effective Development of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Policy in University Libraries in Nigeria. In: Frameworks for ICT Policy: Government, Social and Legal Issues edited b E. E. Adomi. New York: Information Science Reference (IGI) (USA), 148-163.
Edem, N. B., Ani, O. E. and Ntui, A. (2011) Developing Strategies for Effective Knowledge Management (KM) in University Libraries in Nigeria. Journal of Knowledge Management 12 (4). Available at:http://www.tlainc.com/articl287.htm
Ani, Okon E. (2010). The Role of Information Literacy in Cultural and Tourism Development in Nigeria. Library and Information Practitioner, 3(1), 110-119.
Ani, O. E. & Ottong, E. (2010). Information Technology Literacy and Information Utilization in Nigerian Universities: A Study of Undergraduate Students in University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria. The Information Technologist, 7(2), 85-92.
Ani, O. E., Edem, M. B., & Ottong, E. J. (2010). Analysis of Internet Access and Use by Academic Staff in University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria. Library Management, 37(7), 535-545.
Ani, O. E. (2010). Internet Access and use: A Study of Undergraduate Students in three Nigerian Universities. The Electronic Library, 28(4), 555-567.
Ani, O. E. & B. A. Bassey (2009). Faculty and Student Use of Library Services. In: Educational Reform in Africa: Essays on Curriculum, Libraries, Counseling, and Grade Levels Edited by Valentine U. James and James S. Etim. USA: The Edwin Mellen Press (USA), 345-359.
Edem, N., Ani, O., & Ocheibi, J. A. (2009). Students’ Perceived Effectiveness in the Use of Library Resources in Nigerian Universities Educational Research and Review, 4(6), 322-326
Lawal, O. O. & Ani, O. E. (2008). Developing Virtual Libraries in Nigeria: University of Calabar Library in Perspective Library and Information Practitioners: A Journal of the Nigerian Library Association, CRS Chapter, 2(1), 81-86.
Ani, O. E. (2008). Adoption of Information and Communication Technology in Nigerian Polytechnics: State of the Art. Library and Information Practitioners: A Journal of the Nigerian Library Association, CRS Chapter, 2(1), 12-25.
Ani, O. E. & Bassey, B. A. (2008). Availability and Utilization of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Nigerian Law Libraries for Sustainable Development. H-JOLIS: Heartland Journal of Library and Information Science, 2(1&2), 141-152.
Lawal, O. O., Bassey, B. A., & Ani, O. E. (2008). Resource Sharing among Nigerian Law Libraries: State of the Art. African Journal of Library and Information Science, 18(1), 77-90.
Nkereuwem, E. E. & Ani, O. E. (2008). Use of Information Technology in Libraries. In: Library Use and Information Literacy Handbook Edited by Olu. Lawal, Edet Nkereuwem and Margaret Edem. Calabar: Glad Tiding Press Ltd, 71-83.
Ani, O. E., & Ahiauzu, B. (2008). Towards Effective Development of Electronic Information Resources in Nigerian University Libraries. Library Management 29(6/7), 504-514.
Ani, O. E., Uchendu, C. & Atseye, E. U. (2007). Bridging the Digital Divide in Nigeria: A Study of Internet Use in Calabar Metropolis, Nigeria. Library Management, 28(6/7), 255-365.
Ani, O. E. (2007). Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Revolution in African Librarianship: Problems and Prospects. Gateway Library Journal, 11(1), 111-118.
Ani, O. E. (2005). Evolution of Virtual Library in Nigeria: Myth or Reality? Journal of Information Science, 31(1), 67-70.
Ani. O. E., & Biao, E. P. (2005). Globalization: Its Impacts on Scientific Research in Nigeria. Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, 37(3), 153-160.
Ani, O. E., Atseye, E. & Esin, J. E. (2005). Issues and Challenges of Globalisation of Library Services in Nigeria in the 21st Century. Information Development, 21(3), 193-201.
Ani, O. E., Esin, J. E. & Edem, N. (2005). Adoption of Information and Communication Technology in Academic Libraries: Strategy for Library Networking in Nigeria. The Electronic Library, 23(6), 701-708.
Esin, J. E., & Ani, O. (2004). Public Relations in Nigerian Public Libraries: A Critical Assessment. Global Journal of Humanities, 3(1/2), 69-73.
Asim, A. E., Ani, O. E., & Kalu, I. (2004). An Assessment of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Skills Development: A Case Study of Computer Literacy Centres in Cross River State, Nigeria. Nigeria Journal of Computer Literacy, 5(1), 11-20.
Ani, O. E., & Esin, J. E. (2003) Use of Information Technology by Academics in Selected Universities in Nigeria. Global Journal of Mathematical Sciences 2(1), 57-63.
Ani, O. E., Esin, J. E., & Inyang, S. O. (2003) Publication Patterns and Productivity of Academic Scientists: Case Study of the University of Calabar, Calabar - Nigeria. Global Journal of Humanities, 2(1/2), 66-70.
Ani, O. E. (2003). Science, Technology and Mathematics (STM) in the Era of Globalization: Revolution or Evolution. Education for Today, 3(1), 25-35.
Ani, O. E. (2003). Information Technology and Learning Organizations: Nigerian Universities in Perspective. Education for Today, 3(2), 13-19.
Esin, J. E. & Ani, O. E. (2002). Information Needs of Naval Officers in Bakassi Peninsula. African Journal of Education and Information Management 4(1), 51-58.
Ani, O. E., Esin, J. E., & Inyang, A. (2001). Gender Disparity in Science, Technology, and Mathematics (STM) in Nigeria. The Paragon: A Journal of National Association of Women Academics, University Calabar Branch, 1(1), 238-243.

S/N Grant Currency/Amount Grantor Date
2016-2018 TETFUND Institution-Based (IBR) Research GrantNaira 2000000Tetfund2016-02-02

S/N Conference Description Started Finished
CAL Conference, held at Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK.Ani, O. E., Ottong, E. and Edem, N. (2011) Access and Usage of Online Databases in Nigerian Universities in Teaching/Research: A Study of Academic Staff in University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria. 2011-04-132011-04-15
13th Conference of the International Society for Scientometrics and Informetrics. University of Technology, Durban, South AfricaAni, O. E. and Onyancha, O. B. (2011) A Measure of Research Productivity of Nigerian Universities: A Bibliometric Analysis. 2011-07-042011-07-08
International Conference on Marching Beyond Libraries: the Role of Social Media and Networking, held at KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, India Ani, O. E. (2016) Analysis of Adoption of Social Media/Social Networking Sites as Tools for Information Delivery in Nigerian University Libraries; A Preliminary Study. 2016-11-252016-11-26
PROLISSA Conference (organized by the University of South Africa) held at Faircity Hotel, Pretoria, South Africa.Ani, O. E. and Okite-Amughoro, F. A. (2017) Assessment of Progress in Development of Virtual Libraries in Nigerian Universities; A Preliminary Study. 2017-03-152017-03-17
16th International Conference on Scientometrics and Informetrics, Conference Proceedings, held at Wuhan University, Wuhan, China. Ani, O. E. and Okwueze, E. (2017) Bibliometric Analysis and Ranking of Library and Information Science (LIS) Research and Publication in Africa.2017-10-162017-10-20
The 5th International Conference on Fuzzy Systems and Data Mining, held at Kitakyushu International Conference Center, Kitakyushu City, Japan.Ani, O. E. (2017) Virtual Libraries and Scientific Research in Developing Countries: Challenges and Prospects. 2019-10-182019-10-21