Name
Dr. Okon Edet Ani
DepartmentLibrary and Information Science
DesignationSenior Lecturer
EmailAbout 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSLC | Primary School, Unyenge, Mbo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. | 1974 | 1980 delete_forever | |
| WASCE/O/L GCE | Community Secondary School, Enwang, Mbo, Akwa Ibom State | 1980 | 1985 delete_forever | |
| B.Sc (Physics) | University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria | 1986 | 1990 delete_forever | |
| M.Inf.Sc. (Information Science) | University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria | 1995 | 1997 delete_forever | |
| Ph.D (Information Science) | University of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa | 2010 | 2013 delete_forever |
| 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 Grant | Naira 2000000 | Tetfund | 2016-02-02 |
| 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. | 2011-04-13 | 2011-04-15 | |
| 13th Conference of the International Society for Scientometrics and Informetrics. University of Technology, Durban, South Africa | Ani, O. E. and Onyancha, O. B. (2011) A Measure of Research Productivity of Nigerian Universities: A Bibliometric Analysis. | 2011-07-04 | 2011-07-08 | |
| 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. | 2016-11-25 | 2016-11-26 | |
| 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. | 2017-03-15 | 2017-03-17 | |
| 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. | 2017-10-16 | 2017-10-20 | |
| 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. | 2019-10-18 | 2019-10-21 |