IMAOBONG NDIFREKE OBOT

Senior Lecturer

Library and Information Science

Vocational Education, Library and Information Science

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Publications

Explore a comprehensive collection of research contributions, including journal articles, conference presentations, and book chapters by Dr. Imaobong Obot

JOURNAL ARTICLES

I. A. Etim, E. P. Udofla (Ph.D) & N. E. Akwang (2011).

Accessibility of Information Resources for the Realisation of the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) on Nigerian Education.Journal of Education. Vol. 4 (1):114-125.

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CHAPTER IN BOOKS

Emem P. Udofia, PhD and ImaObong N. Obot. Ph.D (2021).

School Library Personnel. Udofia, E. P. (Ed.) Information Services and the School Library Media Centre. Pp. 72-82.Uyo: Inela Venture and Publishers Ltd.

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CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS

Nigerian Library Association

Akwa Ibom State Chapter Capacity Building and Training Workshop for Teacher-Librarians. State Library Complex, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. 29th & 30th April , 2009.

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THESIS & DISSERTATION

THESIS & DISSERTATION OF IMAOBONG NDIFREKE

Etim, I, A. (2016)

Provision and Utilisation of Signage Systems for Effective Patronage of Federal University Libraries in South-South, Nigeria (Ph. D).

Etim, I. A. (2010)

Professional Variables and Librarians’ Choice of Library Profession as a Career in Tertiary Institutions in Akwa Ibom and Cross River States of Nigeria (MLS)

Portfolio

ACADEMIC

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED WITH DATES

Christ the King Nursery/Primary Sch., Brooks Str. - 1982- 1990

Immaculate Conception Sec. Sch. Itak, Ikono LGA - 1991 - 1996

University of Uyo, Uyo - 2000 - 2005

University of Uyo, Uyo - 2006 - 2010

University of Nigeria, Nsukka - 2011 – 2018

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS WITH DATES

First School Leaving Certificate - 1990

Senior School Certificate - 1996/ 1999

B.A. (Ed.) English - 2005

Masters in Library Science (MLS) - 2010

Doctor of Philosophy (Library and Information Science) - 2018

DISTINCTIONS AND AWARDS WITH DATE

Award in Recognition of Contributions to the Eradication of Human Trafficking and Child Labour under the WOTCLEF/ NYSC Community Awareness Programme in Oyo State, 27th July, 2006.

Award in Recognition of Contributions to the Eradication of Human Trafficking and Child Labour under the WOTCLEF/ NYSC Community Awareness Programme in Oyo State - 27 th July, 2006.

Award of Honour “as Dedicated Librarian” in recognition of immense contributions and support to the growth and development of the Association.” Presented by the Nigerian Library Association (NLA), Akwa Ibom state chapter - 2021

Letter of Commendation by the Vice-Chancellor, University of uyo for successful completion of online Training in the Open Educational Resources (OER) - FEB 10, 2022

Award of excellence “For exceptional contributions to sustainable academic excellence and educational development in Nigeria and beyond.” Presented by Global Academic Stars Promoter (GASPRO) - 2022

EXPERIENCE

WORK EXPERIENCE OF IMAOBONG NDIFREKE

WORK EXPERIENCE BEFORE PRESENT APPOINTMENT

National Youth Service St. Gabriel’s Secondary Commercial School, Mokola, Ibadan, Oyo State (Teacher) - 2005 - 2006

WORK EXPERIENCE IN THE UNIVERSITY (COURSES TAUGHT WITH DATES )

General Study Courses

  • GST 121
  • Use of English 11(2008)
  • GST 121
  • Use of English 11(2009)
  • GST 121
  • Use of English 11(2010)
  • GST 121
  • Use of English 11(2011)

Ph. D Courses

  • LIS 731
  • Information and Society (2021/2022)

Master in LIS Courses

  • LIS 625
  • Management of Public and National Libraries (2019/2020)
  • LIS 625
  • Management of Public and National Libraries (2020/2021)
  • LIS 699
  • Dissertation (2020/2021)
  • LIS 615
  • Social Science Information Sources and Systems (2021/2022)
  • LIS 632
  • Practical Work in Libraries and Information Centres (2021/2022)
  • LIS 699
  • Dissertation (2021/2022)

Postgraduate Diploma Courses

  • LIS 524
  • Computer and Data Processing in Libraries (2020/2021)
  • LIS 515
  • Literature in Different Subject Areas (2021/2022)

Full Time Degree Courses

  • LIS 111
  • Libraries and Information Society (2012/2013)
  • LIS 112
  • History of Libraries and Information Centres (2012/2013)
  • LIS 122
  • The Library Circulation System (2012/2013)
  • LIS 325
  • Preservation and Conservation of Information Resources (2016/2017)
  • LIS 121
  • Library Resources and Modem Methodologies in Education (2018/2019)
  • LIS 223
  • Information Sources and Services to Different User Groups (2018/2019)
  • LIS 426
  • Publishing and Marketing of Information Resources (2018/2019)
  • LIS 413
  • Bibliography and Literature of Humanities (2019/2020)
  • LIS 224
  • Literature and Library Services to Children and Adolescents (2019/2020)
  • LIS 321
  • Introduction to Information Science (2019/2020)
  • LIS 213
  • Serials Management (2020/2021)
  • LIS 413
  • Bibliography and Literature of Humanities (2020/2021)
  • LIS 224
  • Literature and Library Services to Children and Adolescents (2020/2021)
  • LIS 321
  • Introduction to Information Science (2020/2021)
  • LIS 213
  • Serials Management (2021/2022)
  • LIS 413
  • Bibliography and Literature of Humanities (2020/2021)
  • LIS 413
  • Bibliography and Literature of Humanities (2021/2022)
  • LIS 213
  • Serials Management (2021/2022)
  • LIS 111
  • Introduction to Library and Information Science (2021/2022)
  • LIS 321
  • Introduction to Information Science (2022/2023)
  • LIS 121
  • Audio Visual Resources (2023/2024)

Part Time Degree Courses

  • LIS 223
  • Information Sources and Services to Different User Groups (2018/2019)
  • LIS 515
  • Information Entrepreneurship (2019/2020)
  • LIS 223
  • Information Sources and Services to Different User Groups (2019/2020)
  • LIS 515
  • Information Entrepreneurship (2020/2021)
  • LIS 223
  • Information Sources and Services to Different User Groups (2020/2021)
  • LIS 514
  • Audiovisual Resources (2020/2021)
  • LIS 514
  • Audiovisual Resources (2021/2022)
  • LIS 511
  • Seminar on Contemporary Issues in Libraries and Information Centres (2022/2023)
  • LIS 223
  • Information Sources and Services to Different User Groups (2022/2023)
  • LIS 323
  • Introduction to Information Science (2022/2023)

Sandwich Courses

  • LIS 325
  • Interlibrary cooperation and Information Networks (2013 Slot 1, 2 and 3)
  • LIS 428
  • Information Entrepreneurship (2019/2020)
  • LIS 322
  • Technical Service in Libraries (Slot 3, 2019)

Diploma Course

  • DLS 325
  • Preservation and Conservation of Information Resources (2016/2017)
  • DLS 122
  • Reference Sources and Services (2016/2017)
  • DLS 126
  • Communication Skills in Library and Information Centres (2018/2019)
  • DLS 213
  • Introduction to Information Science (2019/2020)
  • DLS 126
  • Communication Skills in Library and Information Centres (2019/2020)
  • DLS 123
  • Information Sources and Services to Different User Groups (2019/2020)
  • DLS 213
  • Introduction to Information Science (2020/2021)
  • DLS 126
  • Communication Skills in Library and Information Centres (2020/2021)
  • DLS 123
  • Information Sources and Services to Different User Groups (2020/2021)
  • DLS 213
  • Introduction to Information Science (2020/2021)
  • DLS 213
  • Introduction to Information Science (2022/2023)
SUPERVISED

THESIS & DISSERTATIONS SUCCESSFULLY SUPERVISED

Clement Samuel Udo - 18/PG/ED/ET/004

Media Literacy Skills on Service Delivery in Federal University Libraries of South-South Nigeria – 14 th December, 2022

Josephine A. Eton - 19/ PG/ED/ET/005

Librarians’ Continuing Professional Development and Quality Service Delivery in Federal University Libraries in South-South, Nigeria - 2024

RESPONSIBILITIES

RESPONSIBILITIES WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY

2008 – 2009

Reference Librarian

2009 – 2010

Cataloguer

2010 – 2012

Head, Serials Unit

2011 – 2013

Professional Assistant 1 to the University Librarian

2012 – 2021

Head, Circulation Unit

1 - Dec. 13, 2021 – June 7, 2023

Head, Annex Library

June 8, 2023

Head, Readers Services Division, University of Uyo

June 14 – Till date

Senior Lecturer

19th April, 2021 – Dec. 5 th , 2022

Coordinator, Industrial Attachment for Library and Information Science Unit of the Department of Educational Technology and Library Science

June 8, 2023 - Till Date

Divisional Head, Readers Services, University of Uyo

2022 – Till Date.

Coordinator, Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) Department of Library and Information Science, 6 th Dec

March 26, 2024

Departmental Postgraduate Coordinator

2024

Faculty of Vocational Education, Library and Information Science Representative at the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Uyo

COMMITTEE & COMMUNITY SERVICE WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY

Invigilator

(General Studies) GST Tests and Examinations 2009 - 2012

Secretary

University Library Research Committee

Representative

Post Graduate School Board

Member

Planning committee of the Nigerian Library Association (Akwa Ibom State Chapter) Library Week 27 th - 30 thApril, 2009

Treasurer

Nigerian Library Association (Akwa Ibom State Chapter), 27th September, 2018 6th April 2022.

Member

Publication Committee of the Librarian and Information Manager, Journal of the Nigerian Library Association, 2019.

Secretary

Nigerian Library Association (Akwa Ibom State Chapter), 7th April, 2022 - Till Date.

Chairman

University Library Seminar Committee, 2021/2022.

Faculty of Vocational Education

Library and Information Science Representative at Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Uyo - 2024

Member

Faculty Examination Monitoring Committee - 2024

NATIONAL/STATE/COMMUNITY SERVICE OUTSIDE THE UNIVERSITY

Facilitator

Workshop for Teachers on Phonetics, Mfonabasi Nursery/Primary School, Tabernacle Rd., Itam 6 th& 7 th September, 2010.

Chorister

Ave Maria Choir, St. Paul’s Parish, West Itam, Itu, L.G.A. 2014 - 2020.

Collation

Ward Returning Officer for Gubernatorial/ House of Assembly and Presidential/National Assembly Elections - 2015, 2019 and 2023

Chorister

Main Choir, St. Paul’s Parish, West Itam, Itu, L.G.A. 2019- Till Date.

Public Relations Officer (PTA Executive)

Rowth Christian Academy, Idoro Road. 2019 – 2022.

Assistant Secretary

(POWA Executive) - Maryland Prestigious International School, Maryland School Road, Off Idoro Road. 9th April, 2022 - Till Date.

Chairman

Constitution Drafting Committee, St. Paul’s Parish, West Itam, Itu, L.G.A. May, 2022.

Graduation Ceremony

Chairperson on the Occasion of the 10 th Anniversary/ 2023 of Maryland Prestigious International Schools, 8 th July, 2023.