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Dr. Sarah Okpa Josiah
DepartmentLibrary and Information Science
DesignationAssistant Lecturer
EmailDr. Sarah Okpa Josiah started her career in University of Calabar, in 1992 as a Senior Patrol Woman in the University Security Department. Her designation was later changed and transferred to the Library Department of the University as Library Assistant in 1993. Her designation was later converted to Assistant Lecturer in 2015 after attaining the rank of Assistant Librarian. The University of Calabar awarded Dr (Mrs) Josiah a University Diploma Certificate and B.Ed. degree in Adult Education (Community Development) and Diploma in Library and Information Science in 1998, 2004 and 2006 respectively. In 2014, the University of Calabar awarded her a master ’s degree in Library Science. Finally, she also holds a PhD degree in Library and Information Science obtained from the prestigious University of Nigeria Nsukka in 2016. Since the conversion of her appointment to academic librarian, she has been teaching, researching and mentoring students at both undergraduate and graduate levels. She has attended and presented papers at both local and international conferences. She published many articles in both local and international peer reviewed. She is member of many professional associations including Nigeria Library Association. Dr (Mrs) Sarah Okpa is happily and the married is blessed with children.
S/N | Qualification | School Atttended | Started | Finished |
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FSLC | Usumutong Primary School, Usumutong | 1978 | 1983 delete_forever | |
WAEC | Usumutong Secondary School, Usumutong | 1984 | 1990 delete_forever | |
WAEC | Private Candidate | 1995 | 1995 delete_forever | |
Diploma A.Ed | University of Calabar Cross River State Nigeria | 1996 | 1998 delete_forever | |
B.Ed | University of Calabar Cross River State Nigeria | 2000 | 2004 delete_forever | |
Diploma LIS | University of Calabar ,Cross River State Nigeria | 2004 | 2006 delete_forever | |
MLS | University of Calabar ,Cross River State Nigeria | 2011 | 2014 delete_forever | |
Ph.D | University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Enugu State Nigeria | 2016 | 2019 delete_forever |
S/N | Publication |
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Inyang, O.G.,& Josiah, S.O. (2019). Knowledge and users' Prefernces of Contemporary marketing Strategies Used in Academic Libraries. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal) 1946. | |
Umoh, M.S., & Josiah, S.O. (2019). A comparative Study of Collection Development Practices in Public Libraries in Cross River state and Akwa Ibom State,Nigeria. The Information Technologist: An International Journal of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). 16(1), 87-93. | |
Umoh, M.S., & Josiah, S.O. (2019). Library Managers' Role and Library Staff Job Satisfaction as Embodiment of Value in South-South Zone Federal University Libraries.The Information Technologist: An International Journal of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). 16(1), 117-123. | |
Igajah, M. N., & Josiah, S. O. (2018). Quality library service delivery through information technology and economic development in Nigeria. Journal of Library and Information Technology Trends, 3, 110-121. | |
Inyang, O. G., & Josiah, S. O. (2018). User’s perception of librarian knowledge management strategies. The Leajon. An Academic Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies, 9(1), 81-94. | |
Akin-Fakorede, O.O., & Josiah, S.O. (2018). Records Preservation Practices and Information Accessibility in Federal Public servant In Cross River State,Nigeria.International Journal of Educational Administration Planning and Research, 10(2), 13-23 | |
Josiah, S.O., & Igajah, M. N. (2017). Student perception and utilization of information resources in academic libraries. Global Best Practices in Library and Information Services in Contemporary Era, 2, 122-130 | |
Josiah S.O., (2015). Theft and Mutilation of Library Resources: Implication for Library Service Delivery in Nigeria Academic Libraries. Global Review of Library and Information Service, 11, 73-79 |
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S/N | Conference | Description | Started | Finished |
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51st National Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Nigeria Library Association, Calabar. Theme: Nigerian Library Association at 51: Future Nigerian Libraries: Infinite Possibilities Cultural Centre, Calabar, Cross River State | 2013-06-09 | 2013-06-14 | ||
35th Annual Seminar/workshop and conference Theme: Future Cataloguers: Changing Rules, Changing Roles Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta, Ogun Sttae | 2015-10-26 | 2015-10-30 | ||
6th Annual seminar/workshop and conference Theme: Implementing RDA in Nigerian Libraries: Practical steps towards visibility : University of Calabar, Cross River State | 2016-10-23 | 2016-10-28 | ||
1st International Conference and Home Coming Held from 25th – 30th June, 2017 Theme: Global Best Practices in Library and Information Services in Contemporary Era Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Education, University o | Sarah Okpa Josiah and Igajah, Mayen Ndaro (2017). Student perception and utilization of information resources in academic libraries in Cross River State. | 2017-06-25 | 2017-06-30 | |
Electronic Resource Management Systems in Libraries. Nnamdi Azikiwe Library, University of Nigeria, Nsukka | 2018-08-05 | 2018-08-10 | ||
8th Annual Conference of University of Calabar, Faculty of Education, University of Calabar New Senate Chamber | 2018-09-11 | 2018-09-14 |