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NAME:
PROFESSOR OKEE MAGNUS OKORO
SEX:
MALE
MARITAL STATUS:
MARRIED
DATE OF BIRTH:
5 JANUARY, 1966
PLACE OF BIRTH:
EGBEMA
NEXT OF KIN:
MRS. NGOZI OKEE OKORO
LOCAL GOVT. AREA:
OHAJI/EGBEMA
STATE OF ORIGIN:
IMO
NATIONALITY:
NIGERIAN
RELIGION:
CHRISTIANITY
CONTACT ADDRESS:
UNIVERSITY LIBRARY IMO STATE UNIVERSITY P.M.B. 2000, OWERRI.
TELEPHONE/E-MAIL:
08033365584; crafts2020@yahoo.com
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS:
BEHIND SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH UMUALUM, URATTA OWERRI NORTH L.G.A., IMO STATE.
* Santana Primary School, Awo-Omamma 1971 – 1975 * Egbema Secondary School, Egbema 1976 – 1981 * Abia State University, Uturu 1982 – 1986 * Abia State University, Uturu 1988 – 1991 * Imo State University, Owerri 2001 – 2006
* WASC (West African Examinations Council) 1981 * Bachelor of Library Science (BLS) (Abia State University, Uturu) 1986 * Master of Library Science (MLS) (Abia State University, Uturu) 1991 * Ph.D, Library Science (Imo State University, Owerri) 2006
* NYSC – St. Joseph Major Seminary, Ikot Ekpene 1986–1987 * Librarian – St. Joseph Major Seminary, Ikot Ekpene 1987–1988 * Librarian – Centre for Igbo Studies, Abia State University, Uturu 1988–1998 * Visiting Librarian (On Sabbatical), Imo State University, Owerri 1997–1998 * Lecturer – Department of Library and Information Science, Imo State University, Owerri 1998 – * Senior Lecturer – Library and Information Science 1999 * Associate Professor – Library and Information Science 2006 * University Librarian – Imo State University, Owerri 2007 –
* Professor – Library and Information Science 2009
* University Librarian – Imo State University, Owerri 2007 –
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES * Member, Nigerian Library Association (NLA) 1986 – * Member, Committee of University Librarians of Nigerian Universities (CULNU). 2007 – * Chairman, Nigerian Library Association, Imo State Chapter 2008 – * Member of Council, Nigerian Library Association 2008 – * Member, Representing Nigerian Library Association (NLA) on Librarians’ Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN) Board July, 2011 –
* Chartered Librarian (Librarians’ Registration Council of Nigeria) 2005 –
* Member, Nigerian Library Association (NLA) * Member, Association for Promoting Nigerian Languages and Culture (APNILAC) (ISSN 1595 – 4730).
* Editor-in-Chief, H-JOLIS: Heartland Journal of Library and Information Science (ISSN 0794 – 8166).
* Editorial Secretary, SIT: Studies in Terminology (ISSN 1119 – 6882). * Public Relations Officer, SILC: Studies in Languages and Culture (ISSN 119 – 6890).
* Member, Editorial Board, UNIZIK Journal of Research in Library and Information Science (ISSN: 2006-1390).
* Member, Advisory Board, African Journal of Social & Behavioural Sciences (ISSN: 2141-209X).
* Associate Editor, MGBAKO: African Journal of Social Sciences (ISSN: 2006-3490).
* Editor-In-Chief,Madonna University Journal of Research in Library and Information Science.
* Assistant Secretary, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Abia State University, Uturu (1990 – 1991).
* Ag. Secretary, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Abia State University, Uturu (1991 – 1992).
* Head of Unit, Library and Information Science, Imo State University (IMSU), Owerri (2000 – 2002).
* Academic Adviser, 300 & 400 Level Students, Dept. of Library & Information Science, IMSU, Owerri (1999 – 2007).
* Time-Table Officer, Faculty of Social Sciences, IMSU, Owerri (2001 – 2003). * Examination Officer, Faculty of Social Sciences, IMSU, Owerri (2006 – 2007). * Secretary, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Imo State University, Owerri (2004 – 2006).
* Staff Adviser, National Association of Library & Information Science Students (NALISS), IMSU Chapter (1999 – 2007).
* Staff Adviser, Ajegunle Apapa Students Association (AJAPSA), Imo State University, Owerri Chapter (2005 - ).
* Staff Adviser, 4th All IMSU Essay Competition (2008). * Staff Adviser, The Torch Editorial Board, Evan Enwerem University, Owerri (2010 – ).
* Staff Adviser, Students’ Union Government, 10th Republic, Imo State University, Owerri.
* Staff Adviser, United Hostels Association, Evan Enwerem University, Owerri (2010 – ).
* University Ombudsman, Evan Enwerem University, Owerri ( 2009 – ). * Staff Adviser, Conference of Presidents (COPRES), Imo State University, Owerri (2010 – ).
* External Examiner, Department of Library & Information Science, Anambra State Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State (2001/2002 Session).
* External Examiner, Department of Library & Information Science, Madonna University, Okija, Anambra State (2006 – ).
* External Examiner, Department of Library & Information Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State (2006/2007 Session).
* External Assessor, Post Graduate Programmes, Library and Information Science, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State (2009 - ).
* Chairman, Oil Mineral Producing Areas Landlords Association (OMPALA), Imo State Chapter (2008 – ).
* Resource Person/Consultant for various agencies. * Youth Spokesman, Ohaji/Egbema & Oguta LGAs on 13 percent Derivation (2004).
* Representative, Etekwuru Community, Ohaji/Egbema L.G.A., Imo State (2001 – 2004).
* Chairman, Etekwuru Town Union, Ohaji/Egbema L.G.A., Imo State (2004 – 2006).
* Secretary, Adapalm Nigeria Limited, Interim Management Committee (IMC) (June, 2011 – ).
* Patron, Imo Mass Movement (IMM), (July, 2011 – ).
* Certificate of Honour in recognition of contributions towards the uplift of the welfare of academics, defence of the ideals of the Union both at the branch and National levels (ASUU, ABSU), 18 May, 2000.
* Appreciation of Your Fatherly Care (NALISS, IMSU) 13 July, 2006.
* Outstanding Excellence in Professionalism (NALISS, IMSU), 28 October, 2007.
* Merit Award, Ajegunle Apapa Students Association (AJAPSA), IMSU, 1 August, 2008.
* 2009 Fathering Sunday and Special Award by Men Fellowship (Methodist Church Nigeria, Diocese of Owerri, Orji Circuit), 28 June, 2009.
* African Credibility Award for outstanding contributions toward academic excellence, nation-building and general growth of the African Continent (Platinum Standards Publications Ltd.), 27 November, 2009.
* Professional Service Award in recognition of your outstanding contributions towards the upliftment of students’ welfare (Rotaract Club of IMSU, 1st May, 2010).
* Most Dedicated IMSU Librarian in recognition of your contributions towards the betterment of Imo Stars (Imo State University 10th Republic S.U.G.), 18 May, 2010.
* Award of Excellence in recognition of your service to God and Humanity (Presbyterian Church of Nigeria, Owerri Parish, Aladinma), 20 June, 2010.
* Century Continental Legacy Makers Award (CCLEMA) in recognition and appreciation of his immense contributions towards the development of Africa (Our Majesty Global Publications), 26 March, 2011.
* A Man of Integrity (Diocese of Owerri, Christ (Anglican) Church (Women Ministries), 22 February, 2011.
* Doctor of Arts (Honoris Causa) (European American University, Commonwealth of Dominica at the University of Ghana, Accra), 20 August, 2011.
* 2011/2012 Imo Ambassador for Youth Empowerment Award in recognition of inspiring services to humanity through Youth Investment, Improvement and Development (The Ronic Communications), 18 December, 2011.
* Award of Honour as an Icon of Librarianship in recognition of outstanding success/achievement in professional endeavour (Christ Anlgican Church, Ulakwo), 1 April, 2012.
(1) Where There is No Librarian: Everyone’s Guide to Use of Library. Owerri: Ihem Davis Press, 1999. 137p. (2) Cataloguing and Classification of Library Materials: A Lightening Manual. Owerri: Global Press, 2004. 284p. (3) A Book of Readings in Library and Information Science. Owerri: Ihem Davis Press, 2005. (4) Issues in Project Reportage: A Short Treatise for Students. Owerri: Global Press, 2004 (Pamphlet). 28p.
(1) Nwosu, C. & Okoro, O. (eds.) (2009). Standards for Library and Information Science Programmes in Nigerian Universities. Owerri: Kosoko Press, 2009. 170p.
(1) Organisation of Library Materials: A Balance of Theory and Practice. In A. Ebeogu & U. Nwokochah (eds.) Issues in Humanities and Social Sciences. Okigwe: Fasmen Communication, 1998. pp. 131 – 146.
(2) The Political Arrangement of the Egbema Community: A Case of Exigency? In U.D. Anyanwu & J.C.U. Aguwa (eds). The Igbo and the Tradition of Politics. Enugu: Fourth Dimension, 1993. pp. 263 – 271.
(3) Training and Practice of Librarianship in Nigeria: Need for Standardized Curriculum. In C. Nwosu & O. Okoro (eds). Standards for Library and Information Science Programmes in Nigerian Universities. Owerri: Kosoko Press, 2009.
(1) Prejudice and Change in Librarianship: A Critique Library Recruitment Policies in Nigeria. International Library Review, Volume 23 (1991): 1 – 9.
(2) Collections Development in Academic Libraries: The Case of Nigerian University Libraries. International Library Review, Volume 23 (1991): 121 – 134.
(3) The Treatment of Igbo Subjects in the Library of Congress (L.C) Classification Scheme: Subclass PL in Review. JONLAC: Journal of Nigerian Languages and Culture, Volume 2 (October, 2001): 77-86.
(4) The Contrastive Analysis of the Aspects of the Phonology of Standard Igbo and Egbema Dialect: An Attempt at ‘Biblio-Linguistics’. JONLAC: Journal of Nigerian Languages and Culture, Volume 4 (September, 2002): 97-105. (5) The School Library as a Factor in the Universal Basic Education (UBE) Programme. JONLAC: Journal of Nigerian Languages and Culture, Volume 5 (March, 2003): 121 – 128.
(6) The Library as a Communication Facilitator in Rural (Igbo) Communities: Understanding the ‘Missing-Link’ in the Socio-economic Lives of Non-literate Persons. JONLAC: Journal of Nigerian Languages and Culture, (2) (September, 2004): 174 – 180.
(7) The Role of Libraries in University Education: A Viable Option for Training of the Youths in the Twenty-first Century. JOWACS: Journal of Women Academics, 1(2) (2006): 145 – 154.
(8) Towards more Effective Library Services in Nigeria in the Twenty-first Century: Issues, Challenges and Expectations. H-JOLIS: Heartland Journal of Library and Information Science, 1(1) (June, 2006): 7-14.
(9) Information Explosion and the Role of Information Resources Management in the New Millennium.Computerization of Library Operations in the Information Age: Proceedings of Selected Papers of the Cataloguing, Classification and Indexing Section of the Nigerian Association, 2001 – 2005. Abuja: NLA, 2005. pp. 59 – 66.
(10) Funding and Growth of Books in Libraries of Universities in Eastern States of Nigeria. African Journal of Communication and Development, 1(1) (October, 2006): 92-110.
(11) Information as a Factor in Development: Harnessing the Treasures of Libraries for the Benefit of the Developing Countries in the Twenty-First Century. JOWACS: Journal of Women Academics, 4(2) (September, 2007): 191-203.
(12) Language as a Barrier in the Provision of Information Services: Overcoming an “Unusual Bottleneck’ in Library and Information Work. African Journal of Social and Behavioural Sciences, 2(1) (March, 2010): 16 – 19.
(13) Librarianship Today and in the Future: Challenges and Prospects. H-JOLIS: Heartland Journal of Library and Information Science, 1(2) (December, 2007): 71-86.
(14) Standardizing Library and Information Science Curriculum in Nigerian Universities: Issues, Problems and Prospects. UNIZIK Journal of Research in Library and Information Science, 1(1) (December, 2007): 25-32.
(15) Training for All: Library and Information Science Education in Nigeria and the Relevance of Meeting Societal Needs. H-JOLIS: Heartland Journal of Library and Information Science, 3(1&2) (June & December, 2009): 204-217.