Dr. Hope Chinyere Ilorah Chikaodi – Nnamdi Azikiwe University Library

Dr. Hope Chinyere Ilorah Chikaodi

Dr. Hope Chinyere Ilorah Chikaodi

LIBRARIAN

Dr. Hope Chinyere Ilorah Chikaodi is the Deputy University Librarian Festus AghagboNwako Library, NnamdiAzikiwe University, Awka. She is also a Lecturer (Reader) in the Department of Library and Information Science. Dr. Chikaodi holds a BLS (IMSU), MLS and a Ph.D in Library and Information Science from University of Nigeria, Nsukka. She started her career as LIS practitioner at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka when she was employed as an Assistant Librarian. Through hardworking and dedication, she has progressed and made a notable mark in Librarianship. Dr. Chikaodi has several articles published in highly rated reputable Impact Factor-rated journals. She has presented papers in both National and International Conferences. She is an author and editor and has contributed many chapters in highly recommended books. Dr. Chikaodi is a chartered member of Nigerian Library Association. She is an active participant in NLA conferences where she has presented many papers. She has served in NLA Anambra State Chapter as Treasurer, Financial Secretary and Secretary to the Editorial Board. She is interested in Library Administration, ICT, Entrepreneurship and Research. Dr. Chikaodi is of the Christian faith, married to Deacon James Chikaodi Ilorah and with lovely children.

PUBLICATIONS

Books

1. Chikaodi, H. C. Ilorah, Orakpor, A. M., Anike, A. N., Dibua, C. &Alor, A. (2018). Directory of Librarians and Libraries in Anambra State. Enugu: Opitmal International Ltd., 84p.
2. Orakpor, A.M., Udeze,N., Ilorah, H. C. &Osuigwe,N. (2012). Directory of Librarians and Libraries in Anambra State.Awka: Unique Press, 54p.
3. Orakpor, A.M., Ezejiofor, V.U., Udeze, N., Ilorah, H. C. &Osuigwe, N. (2010). Directory of Librarians and Libraries in Anambra State.Awka: Unique Press, 56p.
Book Chapters

4. Chikaodi, H. C. Ilorah&Nwofor, F. A. (2021). Information and communication technologies (ICTs) in collection development management in academic libraries. In: Essentials of Information and Communication Technologies in Libraries: A Book of Readings. Edited by Victor N. Nwachukwu&UzoamakaOgwo. LOCCO 211 NIG. Limited, pp.78-91.
5. Nwofor, F. A. &Chikaodi, H. C. Ilorah (2019). Gender divide in library and information science: An exploratory study. In: On Justice, Equity & Dignity: Recreating Womanbeing in Contemporary African Society. Edited by Ngozi-EzenwaOhaeto&Ijeoma C. Nwajiaku. Awka: Prof. EzenwaOhaeto Resource Centre, pp.177-187.
6. Chikaodi, H. C. Ilorah, Nwofor, F. A. and Obiozor-Ekeze, R. N. (2019). Public library’s role in literacy development for children and young people in the digital age. In: Library and Information Services for Children and Young People in the Digital Age: Festchrift in Honour of Professor Virginia W. Dike. Edited by Ebele N. Anyaoku, ObiajuluEmejulu and Fadekemi O. Oyewusi. Greeno publishers, pp.242-266. ISBN: 978-978-964-665-4.
7. Ilorah, H. C. (2016). Library and education. In: Use of Library and Information Literacy for Higher Education edited by Mercy IfeyinwaAnyaegbu. Awka: Potential Books, pp.25-36.
8. Ilorah, H., Nwofor, F. and Onwudinjo, O. (2016). Entrepreneurial skills acquisition of library and information science students in Nigeria: Challenges and prospects. In: INTED2016 Proceedings edited by L. Gomez Chova, A. Lopez Martinez and I. Candel Torres. Vallencia, Spain: IATED Academy, pp. 5792-5797. ISBN: 978-84-608-5617-7. Doi: 10,21125/inted, 2016.
9. Ilorah, H. C., Nwofor, F. A. and Obioma-Anyaogu, J. (2016). Electronic information resources and services in Festus AghagboNwako Digital Library (Fandl), NnamdiAzikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria: A Case Study. In: From Ownership to Access: Leveraging the Digital Paradigm edited by Debal C. Kar, P. K. Jain and ParveenBabbar. New Delhi: Synergy Books, pp.12-14. ISBN: 978-93-82059-46-2.
Journal Articles

10. Chikaodi, H. C. Ilorah&Nwofor, F. A. (2020). Barriers to entrepreneurial skills acquisition among Library and Information Science undergraduate students in Nigeria. ASUU Journal of Humanities, 5 (1), 257-269.
11. Nwofor, F. A, Udeze, N. S. &Chikaodi, H. C. Ilorah (2019).Repositioning library and information science curriculum for enhanced oral tradition knowledge management education in Nigeria: NnamdiAzikiwe University, Awka-DLIS experience. IFLA Library.http://library.ifla.org/2688/1/234-nwofor-en.pdf
12. Nwofor, F. A.,Chikaodi, H. C. Ilorah&Nweke, G. C. (2019). Availability and Use of Serials by Students in Festus AghagboNwako Library, NnamdiAzikiwe University, Awka. PREORC Journal of Arts and Humanities 4 (1), 1-27. https://journals.ezenwaohaetorc.org/index.php/preorcjah/article/view/4-1-2019-0003/pdf
13. Chikaodi, H. C. Ilorah&Nwofor, F. A. (2018). Impact of Teaching Methods on Book Industry Entrepreneurial Skills Acquisition of Library and Information Science Undergraduates in Nigeria. Library Research Journal 3 (1), 1-14. http://journals.unizik.edu.ng/index.php/lrj/article/view/48/48
14. Onwudinjo, O. T. U., Ndanwu, A. I., Chikaodi, H. C. Ilorah&Anike, A. N, (2017). Readers’ Assessment of the University E- Library Facilities and Services. Information and knowledge Management 7 (8), 14-18. https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/b4bd/df2f871fdc936730d1196cf3c929e5dfae87.pdf
15. Ilorah, H. C. (2016). Blueprint/Benchmark for the Selection and Acquisition of Library Materials in the 21st Century. Library Research Journal 1(1), 6-10. http://journals.unizik.edu.ng/index.php/lrj/article/view/2/2
16. Onwudinjo, O.T.U, Nwafor-Orizu, O.E, Ilorah, H.C. &Nwofor, F. A. (2015). Council of Legal Education Standards for Law Report Collection in Nigerian Universities. International Journal of African and Asian Studies 13, 182-188 (Online). ISSN: 2409-6938.https://iiste.org/Journals/index.php/JAAS/article/viewFile/25623/26275

17. Onwudinjo, O.T, Nwafor-Orizu, O. E., Ilorah, H. C. &Ndanwu, A. I. (2015). Commercial and Property Law Textbook Collections: Accreditation Issues and Imperatives for Law Libraries. Journal of Law, Policy and Globalization 41, 7-17 (Online) ISSN 2224-3259 Available at http://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/JLPG/article/viewFile/26034/26342.
18. Nwofor, F.A. &Ilorah, H.C. (2015). Sustaining Nigeria’s Democracy: Public Libraries as Indispensable Instrument in Anambra State. Library Philosophy and Practice (e-Journal), 1-19. ISSN 15220222. Available at http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3207&context=libphilprac https://pdfs.semanticscholar.org/29de/dc691124dd6433a809581087c4be68425f2b.pdf
19. Jiagbogu, O .C.,Osuchukwu, N. P., Obijiofor, A. V. &Ilorah, H. (2012). FromSchool Libraries to Multimedia Resource Centres: The Anambra State Experience. Nigerian School Library Journal11, 1-11. Available at http://www.ajol.info/index.php/nslj/article/view/94874

20. Onwudinjo, O.T.U., Ilorah, H.C.&Nwofor, F.A. (2010). Problems of GSM Phone Use in NnamdiAzikiwe University Law Library, Awka by the Students. UNIZIK Journal of Research in Library and Information Science2 (1), 87-96. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Hope_Ilorah/publication/322397358_PROBLEMS_OF_GSM_PHONE_USE_IN_NNAMDI_AZIKIWE_UNIVERSITY_LAW_LIBRARY_AWKA_BY_THE_STU
21. Ilorah, H. C., Nwofor, F.A. &Onwudinjo, O.T.U (2009). The Challenges and Prospects of Using Library Services in Conflict Resolution. Anambra State Library and Information Science Digest 3, 43-53.https://www.lisdigest.org/index.php/lisd/article/view/50/27
22. Ilorah, H. C., Nwofor, F.A. &Onwudinjo, O.T.U. (2008). Information Delivery to Farmers Through Audio-visual Resources and Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Nigeria Library Link 6 (2) 52-62. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Hope_Ilorah/publication/322397209_INFORMATION_DELIVERY_TO_FARMERS_THROUGH_AUDIO-VISUAL_RESOURCES_AND_INFORMATION_AND_COM
23. Ilorah, H. C. Nwofor, F. A, &Onwudinjo, O.T. (2007). The place of University Libraries in E-Learning in Universities in Anambra State: A case study of NnamdiAzikiwe University (UNIZIK) Awka, (MU) Anambra State University (ASU), Uli and Madonna University, Okija.Anambra State Library and Information Science Digest 1(1), 51-56. https://lisdigest.org/index.php/lisd/article/view/104/79
24. Nwofor, F. A. &Ilorah, H.C. (2006). School Media Resource Centre: A Tool for Developing Good Reading Habits in Children. Nigeria Library Link. 4(1&2), 87-95. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Hope_Ilorah/publication/322397736_SCHOOL_MEDIA_RESOURCE_CENTER_A_TOOL_FOR_DEVELOPING_GOOD_READING_HABITS_IN_CHILDREN/links/
25. Nwofor, F.A., Ilorah, H. C., Nwana, R.E.A. &Obidiegwu, U.C. (2005). The Library as a Veritable Instrument for Realizing the Aims and Objectives of Migrant Education. International journal of Forum for African Women Educationalists Nigeria1(3), 24-32 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/322397814_THE_LIBRARY_AS_A_VERITABLE_INSTRUMENT_FOR_REACHING_THE_AIMS_AND_OBJECTIVES_OF_MIGRANT_EDUCATION
26. Ilorah, H.C. &Nwofor, F.A. (2005) Enhancing the Learning Ability of the Adolescent with Television. International Journal of Forum for African Women Educationalists Nigeria 1 (2), 106-113. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Hope_Ilorah/publication/322394494_ENHANCING_THE_LEARNING_ABILITY_OF_THE_ADOLESCENTS_WITH_TELEVISION/links/5a575742aca272bb696
27. Nwofor, F. A., Nwankwo, H. C. &Ezejiofor, V.O. (2004) Exploring the Potentials of Internet in Women Empowerment. The Nigerian Library Link 2 (2), 27-44. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Hope_Ilorah/publication/322397662_EXPLOITING_THE_POTENTIALS_OF_INTERNET_IN_WOMEN_EMPOWERMENT/links/5a575b610f7e9bf2a537 28. Nwankwo, H. C. (2002) Re-evaluating Radio and Internet Service: A Way Forward.Theatre Experience: A Journal of Contemporary Theatre Practice 1 (1), 55-67. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Hope_Ilorah/publication/322397467_RE-EVALUATING_RADIO_AND_INTERNET_SERVICE_A_WAY_FORWARD/links/5a575aca45851547b1bfc6d9/

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