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Ayo Alonge

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Ayo John Alonge is a Nigerian librarian and information scientist. He is a lecturer in the Department of Library, Archival & Information Studies (LARIS), Faculty of Education, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria. He received a CPD Award/sponsorship for training at the University of Pretoria in 2015. [1] He also won the award for the Most Innovative Library-Based ICT Project of the Year in 2009 by the Nigerian Library Association. He is described as a globally acclaimed scholar. [2] [3]

Early life and education

Ayo Alonge is a native of Orokere-Amuro in Mopamuro LGA, Kogi State, Nigeria. [1] He wrote his Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) (English Language & Political Science) in 1999. [4] He had his first degree from the Department of Library, Archival and Information Studies, University of Ibadan, Nigeria where he obtained his Bachelor of Library and Information Studies (B.LIS) in 2005. He then proceeded for his Master's Degree in Publishing and Copyright Studies (MPCS) at the same University in 2008. He traveled to Kenya for further studies and obtained a Ph.D. in Communication and Information Studies from the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, University of Nairobi, Kenya in 2017. [5] [6] [7]

Dr. Ayo John Alonge won a Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA) Ph.D. Fellowship March 2014 – February 2018. [8] Ayo was sponsored for the Carnegie Corporation of New York – CPD Award – the University of Pretoria in 2015. He is married. [4] [5]

Career

Dr. Ayo is a Certified Librarian of Nigeria (CLN). He started his career at KPMG Nigeria where he worked as a Librarian and Social Media Coordinator in 2013. He is a Fellow of the Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA), Nairobi Kenya. [5] He has participated in and presented papers at many local and international conferences. He presented lectures and read citations of scholars at events. One of such activities was the description of the University of Ibadan (UI) Vice Chancellor, Professor Abel Idowu Olayinka on his 62nd birthday. [9]

Being an ICT professional, Dr. Ayo Alonge supports digital initiatives with access to all kinds of information for transparency even in governance. [10] He was featured on the "Quarantine Diary of Information Professionals", a YouTube channel that gives visibility on the life of information professionals during the COVID-19 crisis. The information is shared by professionals all over the world by the BA Library Sector. [11]

His research areas include Digital Library, e-Library, Information Technologies in Libraries, Health Information Systems, Health Communication, new media, Social media for communication, and e-Pub Graduate Fellow listing. [7]

Research funding

Dr. Ayo received the Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA) with the theme: The impact of Nollywood Movies on Awareness Creation about HIV and Risky Sexual Behaviours among in-school youths in Nigeria. This was conducted in Lagos, Oyo, and Osun states for secondary students between the ages of 12 and 16 years for the analysis of sexual messages and scenes as they concern Nollywood Movies. The study recommended public health intervention and proper monitoring by parents and guardians to avoid the wrong perception of sexual practices by the students. [12] [13]

Membership of professional associations

  • Nigerian Library Association (NLA)
  • Nigerian Library Association, Digital Communication Crew
  • Information Technology Section 2013-2015 - National Chairman
  • African Library and Information Association (AfLIA)
  • International Librarian Network – Nigeria Ambassador
  • International Communication Association (ICA)
  • International Association for Media and Communication Research (IAMCR)
  • East Africa Communication Association
  • America Library Association (ALA) – International member
  • Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals, (UK) -Associate (A.CILIP) [4]

Achievement and awards

  • Chairperson of Library Education & Training Institutions Section of African Library & Information Associations and Institutions (AfLIA) [5] [14]
  • Award for Dr. James O. Daniel, Most Innovative Library- Based ICT Project of the Year 2009 by Nigerian Library Association
  • Brand Ambassador: Sub-Saharan Africa Region for Emerald Group Publishing, United Kingdom.
  • Coordinator: Nigeria Library Association (NLA) Digital communication Crew.
  • National Chairman, Information Technology Section 2013-2015 [4]
  • Participation in the Digital Records Curation Programme (DRCP) Study School for Archival Educators at the University of Botswana (2019). [14]
  • Nigeria Ambassador on the International Librarians Network (ILN) professional mentorship program. [15]
  • Fellow, International Council on Archives (ICA)’s Digital Records Curation Programme (DRCP) - Study School for Archival Educators at the University of Botswana. [16]
  • Editor, Call for book chapter abstracts – #EndSARS Movement: Experience and Reflections. [17]
  • Nigeria Team Member: The first AFLIA Africa Librarians’ Week on the theme: Promoting African Scholars to the World, held between 24th-30th May 2020. [18]

Publications

  • Use of mobile phones for project-based learning by undergraduate students of Nigerian private universities. [19]
  • Social Media in Libraries and Information Centres [20]
  • Building capacity of librarians for knowledge and skill development: A case study of nine institutions of the Consortium for Advanced Research Training in Africa (CARTA)
  • Library and Information Science in Developing Countries: Contemporary Issues: Contemporary Issues
  • Sociocultural and economic factors influencing the use of HIV/AIDS information by Women in Ugep, Cross River State, Nigeria. [21]
  • Assessment of factors affecting social media use for HIV and AIDS communication among undergraduate students in South-Western Nigeria
  • Use of social media in HIV and AIDS communication among undergraduate students in South-West Nigeria
  • Perceived effectiveness of social media platforms for HIV and AIDS information communication among university undergraduates in south-west Nigeria
  • Blogging: An emerging initiative amongst librarians in Oyo State Nigeria
  • Library Makers Space in Academic and Public Libraries
  • Associations between Nollywood Movies and Risky Sexual Behaviours among in-School youths in Nigeria: An Ongoing Study
  • Nature of HIV/AIDS information shared on social media sites by undergraduate students in southwestern Nigeria
  • Opening up during COVID19 Lockdown: Trajectory of Social Responsibilities of Academics during COVID-19 Period. [22]
  • Information literacy skills and attitude towards plagiarism by students of three theological institutions in South-West Nigeria. Sexting and Risky Sexual Behaviour Among the Youth in Kenya: Implications on the Fight Against HIV. [23]
  • Library and Social Networking: A New Tool in Information Management. [24]

References


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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 University of Ibadan, Nigeria (2012-11-15). "Management of library and archive in digital era".
  2. ↑ FEMI (2022-02-08). "KOGI SETS RECORD FOR FG, OTHER STATES IN OPEN GOVERNANCE- PRINCE ADE OMOLE, UK-BASED ICT EXPERT". Daily Newstime Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
  3. ↑ Edegbo Joseph (2022). "Kogi has set a record for FG, other states in Open Governance - Says UK based ICT Expert". Africa Prime News. Retrieved 2023-01-02. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 University of Ibadan. "UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN CURRICULUM VITAE" (PDF). University of Ibadan. Retrieved 2023-01-02. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 "Ayodele Alonge". African Library & Information Associations & Institutions. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
  6. ↑ Kiprotich, Gideon. "Ayodele Alonge". CARTA. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 CARTA. "Ayodele Ayonge: About". Carta. Retrieved 2021-01-02.
  8. ↑ "Secondary School Students in South West Nigeria Engage in Risky Sexual Behaviour-UI don". National Insight News. 2020-08-05. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
  9. ↑ "UI VC at 62: Toast to a witty bibliophile". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2020-02-16. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
  10. ↑ John-Mark, Aisha (2022-02-09). "Kogi Launches App on Open Governance". Voice of Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
  11. ↑ "Quarantine Diary of Information Professionals". bibalex.org. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
  12. ↑ "Secondary School Students in South West Nigeria Engage in Risky Sexual Behaviour-UI don". National Insight News. 2020-08-05. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
  13. ↑ Adenekan, David (2020-08-05). "How to reduce adolescents' risky sexual behaviour in Nigeria -Research". Frontpageng. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 "Your April CARTA e-News is here". myemail.constantcontact.com. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
  15. ↑ Kiprotich, Gideon. "Ayodele Alonge". CARTA. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
  16. ↑ "ORCID". orcid.org. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
  17. ↑ RPCIG, Langaa (2021-01-25). "Call for book chapter abstracts - #EndSARS Movement: Experience and Reflections". Langaa Research and Publishing Common Initiative Group. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
  18. ↑ Ofili, David. "CELEBRATING OUR CHAMPIONS". Retrieved 2023-01-02.
  19. ↑ Utulu, S. C and Alonge, A. (2012). "Use of Mobile Phones for Project Based Learning by Undergraduate Students of Nigerian Private Universities". semanticsholar. Retrieved 2023-01-02. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)CS1 maint: Multiple names: authors list (link)
  20. ↑ Alonge, Ayodele John (2012). "Social Media in Library and Information Centres". Library and Information Science in Developing Countries: Contemporary Issues. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
  21. ↑ Mrs, Felicia Ubi Iwara; Alonge, A. (2014). "Sociocultural and Economic Factors Influencing the Use of HIV/AIDS Information by Women in Ugep, Cross River State, Nigeria". Library Philosophy and Practice.
  22. ↑ InsideOyo (2020-07-09). "Opening Up During COVID19 Lockdown: Trajectory of Social Responsibilities of Academics at COVID-19 Period". InsideOyo.com. Retrieved 2023-01-02.
  23. ↑ Kimothi, S., Alonge, A.J and Ruto P. (2017). Sexting and Risky Sexual Behaviour Among the Youth in Kenya: Implications on the Fight Against HIV. Paper delivered at ICA’s 67th Annual Conference to be held 25- 29 May 2017 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront hotel in San Diego, California, USA. USA: ICA.CS1 maint: Multiple names: authors list (link) Search this book on
  24. ↑ ALONGE Ayodele John. In Wole Olatokun (Eds.) (2009). Library and Social Networking: A New Tool in Information Management. Proceedings of the First Biennal International Conference, University of Botswana, Gaborone. International Conference on Managing Information In the Digital Era. Botswana. pp. 17–26.CS1 maint: Extra text: authors list (link) Search this book on

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