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CURRICULUM VITAE  OF LENRIE OLATOKUNBO AINA

RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS

COMPLETED RESEARCH PROJECTS

  1. Information Environment of Agricultural Stakeholders in Botswana, 20062007.
  2. Information Environment of Artisans in Botswana –completed 2006
  3. A Study of Consortia in Africa and Improved Access to Informationcompleted 2005.
  4. Completion of a textbook entitled “Library and Information Science Text for Africa” February 2003.
  5. A Study of an African library and information science journal as a resource base for LIS research in Africa July 2002.
  6. Completion of an edited textbook entitled “Research in Information Sciences: An African PerspectiveOctober 2001.
  7. Research into the influence of the United Kingdom on Library and Information science Education on Africa ( with Mr. B.C. Serema)December 2000.
  8. A Global Perspective of Grey Literature and Library and Information ScienceDecember 1999.
  9. Characteristics of Top Researchers in Library and Information Studies in Africa ( with Mrs. Mooko)December, 1998.
  10. A Study of the Appropriateness of Curriculum to Professional Practice: A Tracer Study of Botswana Library School Products and Perceptions of their Employers. (With Mrs. Moahi) March, 1998.
  11. Evaluation of African Journal of Library, Archives and Information Science, 19901995. September, 1997.
  12. Education and Training of Information Professionals in Anglophone Africa August, 1996.
  13. Agricultural Information in AfricaDecember, 1993.
  14. Directions of Research in the Information Profession in AfricaDecember, 1990.
  15. Development Information in BotswanaJune 1990.
  16. Patent Documentation in NigeriaAugust, 1988.
  17. Newspaper Indexing in Nigeria June, 1987.
  18. Information Component of Agricultural Extension ServicesMarch, 1985.
  19. Dewey Decimal Classification and Nigeria August, 1982.
  20. Bibliometric Study of the Literature of Science and Technology in NigeriaDecember, 1980.
  21. The Use of Government Publications by Researchers in NigeriaJune, 1978.

ONGOING

RESEARCH PROJECT

1. Coordinating a book project authored by distinguished information professionals in Nigeria. The title of the book project is “The State of Library and Information Services in Nigeria" 2008

PUBLICATIONS

ARTICLES IN REFEREED JOURNALS

  1. Oladokun, O.S. and Aina, L.O. (2009) Library and Information Needs of Continuing Education Students at the University of Botswana, Information Development, (UK) 25 (1) 4350.
  2. Mooko, N. P. and Aina, L.O. (2007) Information Environment of Artisans in Botswana. Libri (Denmark) Vol. 57 (1) 2734.
  3. Mabawonku, Iyabo and Aina L. O. (2005) Characteristics of Library and Information Science Journals Published in West Africa. South African Journal of Libraries and Information Science, Vol. 71 (3) 275-281.
  4. AINA, L. O. (2005) Towards an Ideal Library and Information Studies (LIS) Curriculum for Africa: Some Preliminary Thoughts. Education for Information, (Netherlands) Vol.23 (3)165-185.
  5. AINA, L. O. (2003) Authors, Journals and Scholarly Communication in Library and Information Science: The Missing Links in Nigeria. .African Research and Documentation: Journal of the Standing Conference of Library Materials in Africa (UK). 91: 5967.
  6. AINA, L.O. (2002) African Journal of Library, Archives and Information Science as a Resource Base for Library and Information Science Research in Africa. African Journal of Library, Archives and Information Science, (Nigeria) Vol. 12 (2) 167176.
  7. AINA, L.O. and SEREMA, B.C. (2001) British Influence on the Education of Librarians in Anglophone Africa. African Research and Documentation: Journal of the Standing Conference of Library Materials in Africa (UK) No. 86: 3944.
  8. CHIKONZO, A.C and AINA, L.O. (2001) The Information Environment of Veterinary Researchers at the University of Zimbabwe. International Information and Library Review. (UK) Vol. 33 (1) 97111.
  9. 9. CHIKONZO, A.C and AINA, L.O. (2001) Information Needs and Sources of Information used by Veterinary Students at the University of Zimbabwe. International Association of Agricultural Librarians and Documentalists. Quarterly Bulletin, (USA) Vol. 46, Nos. (1 &2) 24-28.
  10. AINA, L.O. (2000) Grey Literature and Library and Information Studies: A Global Perspective. International Journal of Grey Literature, (USA) Vol. 1(4) 179182.
  11. DULLE, F.W. and AINA, L.O. (1999) Meeting the Information Needs of Small Scale Dairy Farmers. International Association of Agricultural Librarians and Documentalists. Quarterly Bulletin, ( USA) Vol. 44 (3/4) 173176.
  12. AINA, L.O. and MOAHI, K. (1999) Tracer Study of the Botswana Library School Graduates. Education for Information, (Netherlands) Vol.17 (3) 215244.
  13. AINA, L.O. and MOAHI, K. (1999) Employers’ Perceptions of the Graduate and a Curriculum of a Library School in Botswana, Libri, (Denmark) Vol.49 (3) 175179.
  14. AINA, L.O. and MOAHI, K. (1999) Librarians and the Emerging Information Market in Botswana. Library Management, (UK) Vol.20 (8) 420424.
  15. AINA, L.O. (1999) The Problems of Tertiary Publishing in Africa and Implications for the Training and Education of Library and Information Professionals. Library Review, (UK) Vol.20 (8) 399402.
  16. AINA, L.O. and MOOKO N. P. (1999) Research and Publication Patterns in Library and Information Science Research in Africa. Information Development (UK) Vol. 15 (2) 114119.
  17. AINA, L. O. and. MABAWONKU, I. M. (1998) Manuscripts Submitted for Publication in the Information Profession in Africa: A Comparative Analysis of Characteristics of Rejected and Accepted Papers. Journal of Documentation, (UK) Vol. 54 (2) 250255.
  18. MOOKO, N .P. and L. O. AINA (1998) The Use of Government Publications : The Case of Social Scientists at the University of Botswana. Journal of Government Information, (USA) Vol.25 (4) 359364.
  19. AINA, L. O. and MABAWONKU, I. M. (1997) The Literature of the Information Profession in Anglophone Africa: Characteristics, Trends and Future Directions. Journal of Information Science, (UK) Vol. 25 (2) 321326.
  20. AINA, L. O. (1996) Continuing Education Programmes Among Library and Information Science Educators in Anglophone Africa. International Information and Library Review, (UK) Vol.28 (1) 2329.
  21. AINA, L. O. and MABAWONKU, I. M.(1996) Managing Scholarly Journal in Africa: A Success Story. African Journal of Library, Archives and Information Science, (Nigeria) Vol.6 (2) 6383.
  22. AINA, L. O. (1994) The Characteristics of Anglophone Library and Information Science Educators in Africa. Journal of Education for Library and Information Science, (USA) Vol.35, No. 2, 98 108.
  23. AINA, L. O.(1994) The Challenges of Training New Information Worker for Africa. Librarian Career Development, (UK) Vol.2, No.2, 13 17.
  24. AINA, L. O. and MOAHI, Kgomotso (1994) Agricultural Information Services and the Potential of Electronic Networks in Africa. FID News Bulletin, (Netherlands) Vol.44, No. 11, 268 271.
  25. AINA, L. O. (1993) The Periodical Literature of Librarianship in Nigeria: A Comparative Analysis of Author Characteristics of Local and Foreign based Journals. Leading Libraries and Information Centres, (Nigeria) Vol.1, No.2, 17.
  26. AINA, L. O. et. al. (1993) Symposium : Libraries and Government Decision Making. Third World Libraries, (USA) Vol 4, No. 1, 1116.
  27. AINA, L. O. (1993) The Challenges of the Emerging Market and the Education and Training of Information Professionals in Africa. Journal of Librarianship and Information Science, (UK) Vol. 25, No. 4, 197 201.
  28. AINA, L. O. (1993) Education and Training for Information Technology in Africa. INSPEL (Germany) Vol.27, No.4, 242 –250.
  29. AINA, L. O. (1992) Access to Development Literature in Botswana. Information Development, (UK) Vol.8, No.2, 104108.
  30. AINA, L. O. (1991) Directions of the Information Professions in Africa as Reflected in the Literature. International Library Review, (UK) Vol.23, No.4, 365380.
  31. AINA, L. O. (1991) The Curriculum and Characteristics of Information Personnel Trainees at the Middle Level in Africa. International Library Review,(UK) Vol.23, No.4, 357364.
  32. AINA, L. O. (1991) Information for Successful Agriculture. Third World Libraries, (USA) Vol.2, No.1, 49 53.
  33. AINA, L. O. (1990) Informing African Farmers: Some Obstacles to Information Flow. Information Development (UK) Vol. 6, No. 4, 201203.
  34. AINA, L. O. (1989) Bibliographic Control of the Literature of Science and Technology in Nigeria International Library Review, (UK) Vol. 21, No.2, 223229.
  35. AINA, L. O. (1989) Continuing Education Programmes and the Role of Library Schools in English Speaking Africa. Education and Training (UK) Vol. 6, No.2, 4352.
  36. AINA, L. O. (1989) Education and Training of Librarians for the Provision of Agricultural Information Work in Africa. International Association of Agricultural Librarians and Documentalists. Quarterly Bulletin, (USA) Vol. 34, No. 1, 2326.
  37. AINA, L. O. (1989) The Use of Patent Literature by Nigerian Scientists. INSPEL (Germany ) Vol.23, No.3, 164169.
  38. AINA, L. O. (1989) Information Needs of Agricultural Extension Workers in Nigeria. Annals of Library Science and Education, (India) Vol 36 (12) 2835.
  39. AINA, L. O. (1988) The Use of Government Documents by Researchers in Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Extension in Nigeria. A. Research Note. Government Publications Review, (USA) Vol. 15, 6164.
  40. AINA, L. O. (1988) Researchers Attitude to Newspaper Index in Nigeria. International Library Movement, (India) Vol. 11, No 1, 3538.
  41. AINA, L. O. (1987) Documentation and Information for Industrial Development. Nigerian Library and Information Science Review, Vol. 5, Nos. 1 & 2, 54 67.
  42. AINA, L .O. (1987) Grey Literature and Agricultural Research in Nigeria. International Association of Agricultural Librarians and Documentalists. Quarterly Bulletin, (USA) Vol.32, No. 1, 4750.
  43. AINA, L. O. (1987) Newspaper as a Tool in Educational Research in Nigeria. INSPEL (Germany) Vol.21, No.3, 163167.
  44. AINA, L .O. (1986) Sources of Information Used by Agricultural Extension Workers in Ibadan, Area, Nigeria. Library Waves, (Nigeria) Vol.1, No.1, 69 78.
  45. AINA, L .O. ( 1985) Information Needs and Information Seeking Involvement of Farmers in Six Rural Communities in Nigeria. International Association of Agricultural Librarians and Documentalists. Quarterly Bulletin. (USA) Vol. 30, No. 2, 35 40.
  46. . AINA, L .O .(1985) Availability of Periodical Titles Cited in the Literature of Nigeria's Scientific Research in Nigerian Libraries. Nigerian Libraries Vol. 21, No. 1, 23 28.
  47. AINA, L. O. (1986) Agricultural Information Provision in Nigeria. Information Development (UK) Vol 2, No.4, 242 244.
  48. AINA, L. O.(1985) The Use of Librarians and Other Information Related Professionals in the Dissemination of Agricultural Information to Farmers in Nigeria. Nigerian Library and Information Science Review. Vol.3, No.2, 49 53.
  49. AINA, L. O. (1983) Citation Characteristics of Literature Used by Agriculturists in Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Library and Information Studies Vol. 1, No.1, 93 100.
  50. AINA, L. O. (1983) Dewey Decimal Classification. Edition 19 and Administrative Changes in Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Library and Information Studies. Vol. 1, No.2, 81 89.
  51. AINA, L. O. (1983) Characteristics of the Literature of Scientific Research in Nigeria. 1900 1975. Nigerian Library and Information Science Review Vol. 1, No. 2, 127 135.
  52. AINA, L. O. (1983) Access to Scientific and Technological Information in Nigeria. Nigerian Libraries. Vol. 19, Nos.13, 35 42.
  53. AINA, L. O. (1982) The Use of SPSS for Bibliometric Study in Nigeria. Program (UK) Vol.16, No.1, 35 38.
  54. . ALABI, G .A and AINA, L. O (1980) Government Documents Usage in an Academic Library. Government Publications Review. (USA) Vol.7A, 333336.
  55. AINA, L. O. (1979) Factors Affecting Development of Librarianship in Nigeria. International Library Review. (UK) Vol. 11, No 1, 5767.

3.3.2 ARTICLES ACCEEPTED FOR PUBLICATION IN REFEREED JOURNALS

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3.3.3 CHAPTERS IN BOOKS

  1. AINA, L.O. and TIAMIYU, M. A. (2008) Information and Knowledge Management in the Global Digital Society: An African Perspective. In: Information and Knowledge Management in the Digital Age: Concepts, Technologies and African Perspectives. , (L. O. Aina, S.M. Mutula and M. A.Tiamiyu, Ed.). Ibadan, Third World Information Service, pp. 327.
  2. AINA, L.O. and MUTULA, S.M. (2006) Opportunities for Electronic Publishing in in Africa. In: African Scholarly Publishing Essays,( Alois Mlambo, Ed.). Oxford: African Books Centre, pp.193200.
  3. AINA, L.O. (2002) Introduction to Research. In: Research in Information Sciences: An African Perspective, (L.O. Aina, Ed.). Ibadan: StirlingHorden, pp. 130
  4. AINA, L.O. (2002) General Issues in Research. In: Research in Information Sciences: An African Perspective, (L.O. Aina, Ed.). Ibadan: StirlingHorden, pp. 185200
  5. AINA, L.O. and AJIFERUKE, I. S. Y. (2002) Research Methodologies in Information Sciences. In: Research in Information Sciences: An African Perspective, (L.O. Aina, Ed.). Ibadan: StirlingHorden, pp. 3262.
  6. AINA, L. O. and METZGER, A. J. B. (1996) Library in Education In: Education in Botswana: A Reading Text (C. O. Abosi and I.KandjiMurang, Eds.). Gaborone: Macmillan, 292 318.
  7. AINA, L. O. and Y. A. Adedigba (1995) The Development of Agricultural Information in Nigeria In: Agricultural Information in Africa ( L.O.Aina, A. Kaniki and J. B. Ojiambo, Eds.) Ibadan : Third World Information Services, pp. 85107.
  8. AINA, L. O. (1995) Information in Agriculture In: Agricultural Information in Africa ( L.O.Aina, A. Kaniki and J. B. Ojiambo, Eds.). Ibadan : Third World Information Services, pp. 111
  9. IKHIZAMA, B.O. and AINA, L. O. (1995) Bibliography of Agricultural Information in Africa In: Agricultural Information in Africa ( L.O.Aina, A. Kaniki and J. B. Ojiambo, Eds.). Ibadan : Third World Information Services, pp. 197220.
  10. AINA L. O. (1988) Introduction to Library Practice. In: Introduction to Foundation Courses in Education ( M. Ogunsanya, Ed.) Ibadan: Vintage Publishers, pp. 255275.

3.3.4. BOOKS

  1. AINA, L.O. MUTULA, S.M and TIAMIYU, M.A. (2008) Information and Knowledge Management in the Digital Age: Concepts, Technologies and African Perspectives. Ibadan, Third World Information Service, 453p.
  2. AINA, L.O. (2004) Library and Information Science Text for Africa. Ibadan, Third World Information Service, 367p.
  3. AINA, L. O. (2002) Research in Information Sciences: An African Perspective, edited by L.O. Aina. Ibadan: StirlingHorden, 220 p.
  4. AINA, L. O. KANIKI, A. AND OJIAMBO, J.B. (1995) Agricultural Information in Africa, edited by L.O.Aina, A.Kaniki and J.B. Ojiambo. Ibadan : Third World Information Services. 220 p.
  5. AINA, L.O. (1995) Who is Who in Library and Information Science Training Institutions in Africa, second edition. Ibadan: Archlib and Information Services Ltd. 66 p.
  6. AINA L. O. (1991) Who's Who in Library and Information Science Training Institutions in Africa 1990/91. Ibadan: Archlib and Information Services Ltd, 56 p.

 

3.3.5 EDITED PROCEDDINGS

  1. Aina, L.O., A.A. Alemna and Mabawonku, Iyabo (Eds.) (2005) Improving the Quality of Library and Information Science Journals in West Africa: Proceedings of the Stakeholders Conference, Sponsored by INASP 78 December, 2005, Ibadan, Nigeria. Ibadan: Third World Information Services, 155p.
  2. Aina, L. O. (2005) The Impact and Visibility of NigeriaBased Scholarly Journals in the International Scholarly Community In: Improving the Quality of Library and Information Science Journals in West Africa: Proceedings of the Stakeholders Conference (L. O. Aina, A.A. Alemna and Iyabo Mabawonku, Eds.) 78 December, 2005, Ibadan, Nigeria. Ibadan: Third World Information Services, pp.8191.
  3. Aina, L. O. (2004) Towards Improving Information Access by Semi and None Literate Groups in Africa: In: Progress in Library and Information Science in Southern Africa: (Theo Bothma and Andrew Kaniki, Eds.). Proceedings of the Third Biennial DISSAnet Conference, 2829 October 2004 Farm Inn, Pretoria, South Africa, Sponsored by DANIDA. Pretoria: DISSAnet, 2004, pp. 1120.
  4. Aina, L. O. (2004) Library and Information Services to the Neglected Majority in Africa: The Need for a Restructuring of LIS Curriculum in Africa. In: Towards a Knowledge Society for African Development. Proceedings of the 16th Standing Conference of Eastern, Central and Southern African Librarians, 49 July 2004. Kampala: Uganda Library Association, pp.292303.
  5. Aina, L. O. (2004) Coping With the Challenges of Library and Information Services Delivery: The Need for Institutionalized Professional Development In: Access Point Library: MediaInformationCulture: Proceedings of the Nigerian Library Association 41st Annual National Conference and AGM. 2025 June, 2004, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria, pp. 18.
  6. Aina, L. O. (2003) Strengthening Information Provision in Nigerian University Libraries: The Digital Option. In: Access Point Library: MediaInformationCulture: Proceedings of the Nigerian Library Association 41st Annual National Conference and AGM. 712 September, 2003, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria, pp. 414.
  7. AINA, L. O (1999) Decision Makers and Agricultural information in Africa: The Potential Role of the Internet. Paper presented at the CTA/FAO/ IAALD/ NitraNet Conference on the Role of Information in Decision Making in Agricultural Research and Practice. Freising, Germany 25 June, 1998. Quarterly Bulletin of the International Association of Agriculture Information Specialists, Vol.44 (Nos. 12), pp.9699.
  8. AINA, L. O. (1998) The Information Profession in Southern Africa: Research Trends and the Implications for the 21st Century In: Libraries and Information Services in the 21st Century and Beyond ( MoshoeshoeChadzinga, M, Kakoma,A.K and Lebotsa, M.M. Eds.). Proceedings of the Standing Conference of Eastern, Central and Southern African Librarians. Maseru : Lesotho Library Association, pp.3749.
  9. AINA, L. O. (1998) Preparing for the next Millennium in the Education and Training of Librarians in Africa: The Need for a Curriculum Change. Proceedings of the 13th Standing Conference of Eastern, Central and Southern African Librarians Nairobi: Kenya Library Association. pp.185198.
  10. AINA, L .O. (1996) Promoting the Exploitation of Grey Literature in Africa. Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Grey Literature. Washington D.C, USA, November 23, 1995/comp. by D.J. Farrace; Grey Literature Network Service. Amsterdam: TransAtlantic. pp. 6372
  11. AINA, L. O. (1995) Journal Publication in Africa: The Trouble with Authors and Readers. In: Global Trends in Library and Information Science ( Subhas, C. Biswas, Ed.) Delhi: Gyan Publishing House, pp.157162.
  12. AINA, L. O. (1994) The Problems of Organising and Dissemination of Grey Literature in Africa. Proceedings of the First International Conference on Grey Literature Compiled by D. J Farace. Amsterdam: TransAtlantic. pp.169 174.
  13. AINA, L. O. (1994) Prospects for Reducing the High Mortality Rate of African Library Science Journals In: Survival Under Adverse Conditions: Proceedings of Library Science Journals Workshop. (Michael Wise Ed.) The Hague: IFLA, pp. 37 47. 48.
  14. AINA, L. O. (1992) Making the Information Professional Relevant in Rural Southern Africa: A Re orientation of the Education and Training Programme In: Proceedings of the Conference on Library and Information Services for the Future Development of Southern Africa. (A. G. Coetzer, Ed.) Pretoria: Info Nova, pp.405 414.
  15. AINA, L. O, B. Grand and C. R. Namponya (1991) Using Micro computers for Agricultural Information Work: Proceedings of a Training Course on MicroComputer Database Management Systems for Agricultural Librarians and Documentalists in the SADCC Region held in Lilongwe, Malawi, 315 December 1990. Gaborone: SACCAR, 73p.
  16. AINA, L. O. (1990) Provision of Agricultural Information to Farmers and Extension Officers: A Catalyst in Increased Agricultural Production in Africa: Proceedings of the VIIIth World Congress of the International Association of Agricultural Librarians and Documentalists: Information and the End User, held in Budapest, Hungary, 2831 May 1990. Quarterly Bulletin of the International Association of Agriculture Information Specialists, Vol. 36 Nos. 12, pp.20 23.
  17. AINA, L. O. et.al. (1988) Proceedings of a National Seminar on Strategies for Survival During Austere Times edited by S. M. Lawani. Y. A. Adedigba, L. O Aina, G. O. Ibekwe and A. Senaike. Ibadan: IITA, 119p.

 

3.3.6 MONOGRAPHS, CONSULTANCY AND TECHNICAL REPORTS

  1. ABOSI, C.O and AINA, L. O. (1998) Feasibility Study on the Establishment of a Community Radio in the Ghanzi Area of Botswana. 16 p.
  2. AINA, L. O. (1998) Management of Agricultural Scientific Journals in Africa. CTA Rerport.74 p.
  3. AINA, L. O. (1995) Indexing and Abstracting in African Librarianship and Information Science. Addis Ababa: PADIS, 16 p.
  4. AINA, L. O. AND B. GRAND (1993) Local Government Policy Makers in Botswana and their Information Environment: A Pilot Study, 34 p.
  5. ALABI, G.A., G.O. ALEGBELEYE, L.O. AINA AND F.N. UBOGU (1988) Index to Guardian Newspaper of Nigeria 1983 2v.
  6. ALEGBELEYE, G. O. and L. O. AINA (1985) Library Services & Rural Community Development in Nigeria. Ibadan: Department of Library Studies, 76 p.
  7. AINA, L. O. (1982) Librarianship for Education Students . Ibadan: Department of Library Studies, 182 p.
  8. AINA, L. O.(1982) The Information Needs of Farmers in a Largely NonLiterate Society. The Case Study of Ikereku Community, Oyo State, Nigeria. Ibadan: Department of Library Studies, 64 p.

 

3.3.7 CONFERENCES ATTENDED AND PAPERS PRESENTED

  1. AINA, L.O. (2008) Library Capacity Building through EJournal Consortia in Nigeria. Paper presented at 28th Annual Seminar of Nigeria Library Association Cataloguing, Classification and Indexing Section, 2630th October, 2008, Ilorin, Nigeria
  2. AINA, L.O. (2008) Review of LIS Curricula in Southern Africa and the Way Forward. Paper presented at IFLA/ALP Workshop, 2124 July 2008
  3. AINA, L.O. (2007) Globalisation and SmallScale Farming in Africa: What role for Information Centres? Paper presented at the IFLAAgricultural Libraries Discussion Group, 1923 August, 2006. Durban, South Africa.
  4. AINA, L.O. (2006) Information Provision to Farmers in Africa: The LibraryExtension Service Linkage. Paper presented at the IFLAAgricultural Libraries Discussion Group, 2024 August, 2006. Seoul, South Korea.
  5. AINA, L. O (2005) Acquisition of Electronic Resources in a Library Consortium: Some Obstacles to its Implementation in Africa. Paper Presented at the Standing Conference of African University Libraries, Western Area (SCAULWA) 711 November 2005, Dakar, Senegal.
  6. AINA, L.O. (2003) Barriers to the Sustenance of Library and Information Science Journals in West Africa. Text of a Keynote Address delivered at the Training Course on the Sustenance of LIS Journals in West Africa at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, 30 June – 5 July 2003.
  7. AINA, L. O. (2002) Authors, Journals and Scholarly Communication in Library and Information Science: The Missing Links in Nigeria. Text of a Keynote Address Presented at the Training Course on Research and Writing Skills for Authors in Nigeria, 711 October, 2002, Ibadan, Nigeria
  8. AINA, L. O (2001) Resource Sharing and Serial Acquisition in African University Libraries: Adoption of New strategies. Paper Presented at the Standing Conference of African University Libraries, Western Area (SCAULWA) 911 September 2001, Accra, Ghana.
  9. AINA, L. O (2000) Changing Needs of the Information Professionals and Adaptation of Training Curriculum. Paper Presented at 10th World Congress of the International Association of Agricultural Information Specialists, 2428 January 2000, Dakar, Senegal.
  10. AINA, L. O (1999) Grey literature and library and information Studies: A Global Perspective. Paper Presented Fourth International Conference on Grey Literature, 45 October, 1999 Washington, USA. (Published by a refereed journal listed No. 9)
  11. AINA. O. (1998) Preparing for the next Millennium in the Education and Training of Librarians in Africa: The Need for a Curriculum Change. Paper Presented at the 13th Standing Conference of Eastern, Central and Southern African Librarians July, 1998 Nairobi, Kenya . (Published in Proceedings listed No.9)
  12. AINA, L. O (1998) Decision Makers and Agricultural information in Africa: The Potential Role of the Internet. Paper presented at the CTA/FAO/ IAALD/ NitraNet Conference on the Role of Information in Decision Making in Agricultural Research and Practice. Freising, Germany 25 June, 1998 (Published in Proceedings listed No.1)
  13. AINA, L. O. (1997) The Management of Grey Literature as a Component of a Library and Information Science Curriculum. Paper Presented at the Third International Conference on Grey Literature, 1314 November, 1997 held in Luxembourg.
  14. AINA, L. O. (1996) The Information Profession in Southern Africa: Research Trends and the Implications for the 21st Century Paper Presented at the Standing Conference of Eastern, Central and Southern African Librarians. 913 December, Maseru, Lesotho (Published in Proceedings listed No.8)
  15. AINA, L .O. (1995) Promoting the Exploitation of Grey Literature in Africa. Paper Presented at the Second International Conference on Grey Literature. Washington D.C, USA, November 23, 1995. (Published in Proceedings listed No.10)
  16. AINA, L. O. (1994) The Role of a Professional Association. Paper Presented at the Swaziland Library Association 10th Anniversary Conference, held in Manzini, Swaziland, 34 June, 1994, 9 p.
  17. AINA, L. O. (1994) The Problems of Organising and Dissemination of Grey Literature in Africa. Paper Presented at the First International Conference on Grey Literature 1315 December, Amsterdam, Netherlands. (Published in Proceedings listed No.12).
  18. AINA, L. O. (1992) Making the Information Professional Relevant in Rural Southern Africa: A Re orientation of the Education and Training Programme In: Paper Presented at Conference on Library and Information Services for the Future Development of Southern Africa. 68 May, 1992 Pretoria, South Africa. (Published in Proceedings listed No.14).
  19. AINA, L. O. (1992) The Training of the New Information Worker for Africa of Today. Paper Presented at the Standing Conference of Eastern, Central and Southern African Librarians. 27 July – 1 August, 1992 DarEssalaam, Tanzania (Published by a refereed Journal listed No. 22).
  20. AINA, L. O. (1990) Provision of Agricultural Information to Farmers and Extension Officers: A Catalyst in Increased Agricultural Production in Africa: Proceedings of the VIIIth World Congress of the International Association of Agricultural Librarians and Documentalists: Information and the End User, held in Budapest, Hungary, 2831 May 1990.
  21. AINA, L. O. (1988) Factors inhibiting Flow of Agricultural Information to Farmers in Africa. Regional Conference of the International Association of Agricultural Librarians and Documentalists, held at the University of Agriculture, Malaysia 2124 November 1988, 12 p.

 

3.3.8 UNPUBLISHED SEMINAR AND WORKSHOP PAPERS

  1. AINA, L. O (1997) Cataloguing, Indexing and Abstracting. Paper presented at the Training of Trainers in Agricultural Documentation for English Speaking Countries in Africa. Lilongwe, Malawi, 3rd28th November,1997 20p.
  2. AINA, L. O. (1995) The Use of Information Gatekeepers and Opinion Leaders in Communicating Agricultural Information to Rural Areas in Africa. Paper Accepted for presentation at the IXth International Congress of the International Association of Agricultural Information specialists, held in Melbourne, Australia, 23 27 January, 1995. 8 p.
  3. AINA, L. O. (1995) The Concept of Curriculum Development. Paper Presented at the Workshop on Curriculum Development at the University of Fort Hare, South Africa 30 November 1st December, 1995, 3 p.
  4. AINA, L. O. (1995) Current Shifts in Library Schools (teaching and research) with Particular Emphasis on Africa. Paper Presented at the Workshop on Curriculum Development at the University of Fort Hare, South Africa 30 November 1st December, 1995, 3 p.
  5. AINA, L .O. (1992) Promoting The Library: A Text of a Speech Delivered at the Staff Workshop on Promoting the Library Organised by the Higher Education Unit of the University of Botswana, held in Gaborone December 8, 1992. 7 p.
  6. AINA, L. O. (1990) Information Retrieval Without Computers. Workshop on Improving the Effectiveness of Small Libraries and Information Centres Organised by DSE/ Department of Library and Information Studies, University of Botswana held at the University of Botswana 28 May 15 June 1990. 9 p.
  7. AINA, L. O. (1989) Planning the Index. Workshop on Books Newspapers and Magazines Indexing, held at the University of Ibadan 2428 July 1989, 4 p.
  8. AINA, L. O. (1989) The Values, Uses and Planning an Index. Workshop on Books, Newspapers and Magazines Indexing, held at the University of Ibadan 2428 July 1989, 4 p.
  9. AINA, L. O. (1988) Bibliographic and NonBibliographic Information for Decision Makers. Workshop on National Information Network for Policy Makers in Nigeria, held at the University of Ibadan, 1822 July 1988, 8 p.
  10. AINA, L. O. (1987) Organising the School Library Collection. Workshop on Top Library Management Course for SMC Secretaries and School Principals, held at the Badagry Divisional Library, Lagos State, 911 December, 1987, 12 p.
  11. AINA, L. O. (1986) Basic Information of the Masses and the Organisation of Community Information Services . Workshop on Grassroots Information, held at the University of Ibadan 711 July 1986.
  12. AINA, L. O. (1986) Community Information Needs. Workshop on Library and Information Services for Local Government Authorities in Nigeria, held at the University of Ibadan 711 April 1986.
  13. AINA, L. O. (1986) DaytoDay Organisation of Information Materials. Workshop on Library and Information Services for Local Government Authorities in Nigeria, held at the University of Ibadan 711 April 1986, 8p.
  14. AINA, L. O. (1984) Alphabetical Arrangement of Indexing: The Cataloguing Approach Workshop on Newspaper Indexing Nigerian Library Association, held at the University of Ibadan, 2024 March 1984.

 

3.3.9 THESES AND DISSERTATIONS

  1. AINA, L.O. (1986) An Empirical Analysis of the Information Component of Agricultural Extension Services in Ibadan Area. PhD Thesis, Ibadan. University, 374p.
  2. AINA, L.O. (1980) Bibliometric Characteristics of Literature of Scientific Research in Nigeria, 1900 1975. M.Phil. Thesis, The City University London, 196p.

 

3.3.10 EDITED JOURNALS

  1. AINA, L.O. African Journal of Library, Archives and Information Science, Vols. 117 No. 1 . 33 issues ( editorinchief) 19912007.
  2. AINA, L. O. Nigerian Library and Information Science Review. May, Vol. 6, Nos. 1 and 2 2 issues (Ag. editorinchief) 1988 1989.