Mr. EJEDAFIRU, EFE FRANCIS (SENIOR LECTURER)

Email: eejedafiru@delsu.edu.ng

• Area of Specialization: ICTs, organization of knowledge
• Department of Library & Information Science


• Efe Francis Ejedafiru is with the Department of Library and Information Science, Faculty of Education, Delta State University, Abraka. He holds Diploma in Library Scienc, Bsc (ed) in Library Science and Master degree in Library and Information Sience, Delta State University, Abraka. He is also a Certified Librarian of Nigeria (CLN) by Librarians Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN), a member of Nigerian Library Association (NLA) and Nigerian Association of Library and Information Science Educators (NALISE).His areas of research interests are organization of knowledge, knowledge sharing, kmowlegde management and Information and communication technologies

My Publications
1. Efe Francis Ejedafiru and Lucky, U. Oghenetega ( 2014) Attitude of Professional Librarians towards the Use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) In Delta State University Library, Journal of Library & Information Science
   https://oer.unimed.edu.ng/JOURNALS/8/1/Efe-Francis-Ejedafiru--Lucky-U-Oghenetega--Attitude-of-Professional-Librarians-towards-the-Use-of-Information-and-Communication-Technology-ICT-In-Delta-State-University-Library-.pdf Vol.4(1) Pages: 45-55
   
   
2. Efe Francis Ejedafiru (2011) Resource sharing activities in academic libraries services: result of a survey, HARING ACTIVITIES IN ACADEMIC LI
   https://www.ajol.info/index.php/iijikm/article/view/144582 Vol.2(1) Pages: 1-12
   
   
3. Ejedafiru, Efe Francis (CLN) (2015) Public Library and Information Literacy Programme: Mainstreaming Rural Populace for Information Literacy in Delta State , Developing Country Studies
   http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.933.9386&rep=rep1&type=pdf Vol.5(10) Pages: 21-25
   
   
4. Efe Francis Ejedafiru (2014) Developing Rural Libraries and the Need for Virtual Libraries in Nigeria: Threats and Opportunities, SCSR Journal of Development (SCSR-JD)
   https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Developing-Rural-Libraries-and-the-Need-for-Virtual-Ejedafiru/1a010086caa5bec5e73f0d34fe7c477eb2c998c9 Vol.1(1) Pages: 25-32
   
   
5. Efe Francis Ejedafiru (2013) Human and Institutional Capacity Building: Missing Link to Research and Development in Nigeria, AFRREV IJAH An International Journal of Arts and Humanities
   https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ijah/article/view/106699 Vol.2(4) Pages: 105-116
   
   
6. Efe Francis Ejedafiru (2012) INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT) CAPACITY-BUILDING BY ACADEMIC STAFF OF NIGERIAN UNIVERSITIES, Nigerian Journal of Curriculum and Instruction
   http://www.globalacademicgroup.com/journals/nact/INFORMA%2022222222222.pdf Vol.20(1) Pages: 1-7
   
   
7. Efe Francis Ejedafiru and Ogheneruemu Lucky Ejobee (2012) GLOBALIZATION AND TEACHING/LEARNING OF URHOBO LANGUAGE IN DELTA STATE AND DIASPORA, Multidisciplinary Journal of Empirical Research
   http://globalacademicgroup.com/journals/empirical%20research/globalisation%20and%20teaching%20learning%20of%20urhobo%20language%20in%20de.pdf Vol.10(1) Pages: 1-8
   
   
8. Lucky U. Oghenetega and Efe Francis Ejedafiru (CLN) (2014) Librarians And Social Media As Catalyst For National Development In Nigeria, Library Philosophy and Practice (e-journal)
   https://www.unimed.edu.ng/oer.unimed.edu.ng/JOURNALS/8/1/Lucky-U-Oghenetega-Efe-Francis-Ejedafiru-CLN--Librarians-And-Social-Media-As-Catalyst-For-National-DOER4289328.pdf Vol. Pages: 1-13
   
   
9. Efe Francis Ejedafiru and Blessing Amina Akporhonor (2011) THE PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS OF BIBLIOGRAPHIC CONTROL IN NIGERIA, Knowledge Review Volume
   http://www.globalacademicgroup.com/journals/knowledge%20review/THE%20PROBLEMS%20AND%20PROSPECTS%20OF%20BIBLIOGRAPHIC%20CONTROL%20IN%20NIGERIA.pdf Vol.22(2) Pages: 91-96
   
   
10. . Umeji, E.C., Ejedafiru, E. F. and Urhiewhu, L. O. (2013) Information (ICT) Literacy Levels and Skills among Librarians in Madonna University Library, Okija. , IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science
    www,iosrjournals,Org. Vol.15(3) Pages: 70-75
    
    
11. Ejedafiru, E. F. and Emokiniovo, K. (2012) Resource sharing and Networking among Schools of Nursing Libraries: Innovations for Research and improving Health Services in Nigeria, International Research: Journal of Library & Information Science
    http://irjlis.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/IR070.pdf Vol.2(1) Pages: 7-20
    
    
12. Obiora, N., Okeke, I. E. and Ejedafiru, E. F. (2013) Challenges of electronic information management in Nigeria university libraries, IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science (IOSR-JHSS)
    www.iosrjournals.Org Vol.13(2) Pages: 75-79
    
    
13. Ejedafiru, E.F. and Akporhonor, B. A. (2013) Enabling and disabling bibliographic control in Nigeria , International Journal of Library and Information Science
    https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Enabling-and-disabling-bibliographic-control-in-Ejedafiru-Akporhonor/4cb5285bd4fcca719eb8878035eb3c4b3e56efc0 Vol.5(4) Pages: 85-89
    
    
14. Ejedafiru, E. F. and Enakrire, R. T. (2017) Public library and information services: Dilemma for riverine communities in Delta State, Nigeria , Journal of Library Information Science & Technology: A Joint Publication of Ebonyi State University and Heirloom Educational Services
    https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Public-Library-and-Information-Services%3A-Dilemma-in-Ejedafiru/1a0106f4ec60d7eaf3c378a94e261d7d317d4623 Vol.4(3) Pages: 18-26
    
    
15. Efe Francis Ejedafiru (2019) Management of Indigenous Knowledge in Public Libraries in Delta State, Nigeria., ATBU, Journal of Science, Technology & Education (JOSTE)
    http://www.atbuftejoste.com/index.php/joste/article/view/755/pdf_492 Vol.7(2) Pages: 231-239
    
    
16. Monday O. Ogbomo and Efe, F. Ejedafiru (2019) Facebook Usage and Academic Achievement of Library and Information Science Students at the Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria , ATBU, Journal of Science, Technology & Education (JOSTE)
    http://www.atbuftejoste.com/index.php/joste/article/view/769/pdf_501 Vol.7(4) Pages: 66-71
    
    
17. Toyo, Oghenevwogaga David and Ejedafiru, Efe Francis (CLN) (2015) The Need for Computerization in Healthcare Delivery , International Journal of Ergonomics and Human Factors
    http://arcnjournals.org/images/NRDA-ijehf-1-1-1.pdf Vol.1(2) Pages: 1-7
    
    
18. Ejedafiru, E. F. and Toyo, O. D. (2015) Promoting entrepreneurship in library and information science for self-reliance: Paradigm shift for LIS graduates in Nigeria, International Journal of Library and Information Science (IJLIS). 4(1)
    https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/PROMOTING-ENTREPRENEURSHIP-IN-LIBRARY-AND-SCIENCE-Francis-Oghenevwogaga/93369c02dd9df5139b1961e0746029223af99855 Vol.4(1) Pages: 70-77
    
    
19. Ejedafiru, E. F. and Urhiewhu, L. O. (2014) Developing public libraries services for virtually impaired in Delta state: adaptive technology to the rescue, Information and Knowledge Management
    https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Developing-Public-Library-Services-for-the-Impaired-Ejedafiru-Oghenetega/5cb784c9eddd8e42ab38d9433ac57b4ffd0ee74c Vol.3(4) Pages: 58-62
    
    
20. Urhiewhu, L.O., Ejedafiru, E. F. and Rabiu, A. M. (2014) Comparative study of job stress among teaching staff of library and information science in higher institutions in Nigeria, Journal of Education and Practice
    https://www.iiste.org/ Vol.5(16) Pages: 213-220
    
    
21. Efe Francis Ejedafiru and Blessing Amina Akporhonor (2011) ICT and the Dynamics of University Education, Approaches in International Journal of Research Development
    http://www.globalacademicgroup.com/journals/approaches/ICT%20and%20the%20Dynamics%20of%20University%20Education.pdf Vol.3(1) Pages: 260-271
    
    
22. Toyo, O. D. and Ejedafiru E. F. (2015) The need for computerization in basic education in Nigeria , Information and Knowledge Management
    Vol.5(5) Pages: 50-57
    
    
23. Ejedafiru, E. F. (2014) Harnessing information and physical literacy’ skills for physical fitness of special children in Nigeria , International Journal of Humanities and Social Science
    Vol.4(4) Pages: 160-164
    
    
24. Ejedafiru, E.F and Isebe, M. L.E (2011) ICT- Enhanced library services: opportunities and challenges for disabled persons in Nigeria, Crown Research in Education
    Vol.1(1) Pages: 1-4
    
    
25. Ejedafiru, E. F. (2010) Lack of ICT Infrastructure as barriers to Resource Sharing in Nigeria, Library Philosophy and Practice
    https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/431/ Vol. Pages: 1-4
    
    
26. Ejedafiru, E. F. (2018) Awareness and usage of Wikis by Librarians in polytechnic libraries in Delta state, Nigeria , TSU Journal of Education Research & Production
    Vol.7(1) Pages: 26-30
    
    
27. Ejedafiru, E. F. (2018) Re-Profiling librarians’ identity and evidence based library and information practice (Eblib) in Nigeria: Issues and prospects , Fountain of Knowledge Journal of Library and Information Science
    Vol.7(1) Pages: 81-85
    
    
28. Ejedafiru, E. F. and Toyo, O. D. (2017) Attitude of riverine dwellers towards adult literacy programmes in Warri South West, Delta State, Nigeria, Journal of Library Information Science & Technology/ A Joint Publication of Ebonyi State University and Heirloom Educational Services
    Vol.4(3) Pages: 51-59
    
    
29. Urhiewhu, L. O., Ugulu, L. and Ejedafiru, E. F. (2017) Entrepreneurial competencies needed by Library and Information Science students for successful entrepreneurship, Gloryland Journal of Library and Information Science
    Vol.1(1) Pages: 42-49
    
    
30. Ejedafiru E. F. (2017) Sustaining global best practices in library and information science education for national development, Benue Journal of Library, Management and Information Science (BJLMIS)
    Vol.7(1) Pages: 37-52
    
    
31. Okeke, I. E. and Ejedafiru, E. F. (2016) Harnessing informatioand communication technology (ICT) for 21th Century library Education in Nigeria , Nigerbiblios Official Journal of the National Library of Nigeria
    Vol.24(1&2) Pages: 100-108
    
    
32. Ejedafiru, E. F. and Toyo, O. D. (2015) Institutional repositories: Reinventing Nigerian university libraries and emerging challenges, Delsu Journal of Educational Research and Development (DJERD)
    Vol.2(1) Pages: 179-182
    
    
33. Ejedafiru, E. F. (2015) Innovation and creativity in Library and information science education: Retaining relevance in an increasingly global environment, Journal of Teacher Perspective
    Vol.9(2) Pages: 380-387
    
    
34. Toyo, O. D. and Ejedafiru, E. F. (2015) The need for computerization in library and information centres, SCSR Journal of Development
    Vol.2(1) Pages: 01-06
    
    
35. Ejedafiru, E. F. (2014) Inclusive and early childhood education: Mainstreaming children with disabilities for national development, Research in Education Journal
    Vol.20(1) Pages: 118-122
    
    
36. Ejedafiru, E. F. and Lucky U. Oghenetega (CLN) (2014) Reforming Library and Information Science Education for a viable and functional 21st Century profession, SCSR Journal of Information and Communication Technology (SCSR-JICT)
    https://www.academia.edu/7313854/Reforming_Library_and_Information_Science_Education_for_a_Viable_and_Functional_21st_Century_Profession Vol.1(1) Pages: 01-07
    
    
37. Ejedafiru, E.F. (2011) Awareness of library-related websites by undergraduates in Nigerian university , Nigerian Journal of Curriculum and Instruction
    Vol.18(1) Pages: 83-89
    
    
38. Ejedafiru, E. F. (2010) Student nurses attitude towards electronic resources, Nigeria Academic Scholarship Journal
    Vol.2(3) Pages: 110 – 117
    
    
39. Ejedafiru, E. F. (2010) Globalization and adoption of information and communication technologies in university libraries: a critical edge in knowledge age, PeCop Journal of Arts and Liberal Studies
    Vol.2(1&2) Pages: 15-21
    
    
40. Ejedafiru, E. F. and Isebe, M. E. (2010) Resource sharing and the need for virtual libraries in Nigeria Universities , Borno Library, Archival and Information Science Journal
    Vol.9(1) Pages: 176-192
    
    
41. Ejedafiru, E. F. (2009) Use of internet among rural dwellers in Warri north local government area of Delta state, Delta Library Journal
    Vol.3(1&2) Pages: 131-140
    
    
42. Ejedafiru, E.F. (2012) Improving Infrastructural facilities for Urhobo teachers in tertiary institutions in Delta State , Proceeding of the 2012 Annual International Conference, Faculty of Education, Delta State University, Abraka
    Vol. Pages: 37-39
    
    
43. Ejedafiru, E. F. and Urhiewhu, L. O. (2016) Entrepreneurial skills and factors that influence on entrepreneurial intent among LIS graduates in Delta State University, Abraka. In Aina, L. O., Etim, E. E. and Opara, U. (Ed.) Training the library and information science students for entrepreneurship in the 21st Century, Uyo, Nigeria: NALISE
    Vol. Pages: 55-66
    
    
44. Ejedafiru, E. F. and Isebe, M. L. E. (2015) Public library and early childhood Education in Nigeria: An overview. In Obike-Madumere, C., Nwoke, A. and Umaru, R. I. (Ed.), Education for All: Challenges and prospects, Global Academic Group Online Academic Resources: Onitsha
    Vol. Pages: 208-223
    
    
45. Ejedafiru, E. F. and Isebe, M. L. E. (2015) Entrepreneurship education in library and information science: A critical need for Nigeria today and tomorrow. In V. V. Apagu, J. C. Obunadike, J. C. and T. U. Ekpo (Ed.). Entrepreneurship Education in Nigeria: Challenges and Prospects, Global Academic Group Online Academic Resources
    Vol. Pages: 230-239
    
    
46. Urhiewhu, L. O., Okeke, I. E., & Ejedafiru, E. F. (2015) Library and information practitioners in knowledge management. In K. N. Igwe, C. O. Nnadozie, A. O. Unagha, C. P. Uzuegbu, and M. M. and Naga. (Ed.). Fundamentals of Knowledge Management for the Knowledge Economy, Zeh Communication Ltd
    Vol. Pages: 201-215
    
    
47. Ejedafiru, E. F., & Akporhonor, B. A. (2013) Investing in Information and Communication Technology in Nigeria Universities: Road map to Vision 20:2020. In E. A. Arubayi, N. E. Akpotu, and E. P. Oghuvbu. (Ed.). Investing in Education: Emerging challenges, University Printing Press, Delta State University, Abraka
    Vol. Pages: 334-340
    
    
48. Ejedafiru, E. F. (2011) Information and communication technology-induced global knowledge economy: Implication for Nigerian Universities. In P. A. Muoboghare. (Ed.). Carrying Capacity of Tertiary Educational Institutions in Nigeria , Ibadan: Option Publishers Limited
    Vol. Pages: 322-335