Curriculum Vitae | Dr. Ibrahim Wada

Curriculum vitae

Dr. Ibrahim Wada

Senior Lecturer

Department of Library and Information Science

University of Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria

ibrahimwada@unimaid.edu.ng · +234 806 546 3632 · www.ibrahimwada.edu

Scholar ID S-5431-6218-1763-0860 · LRCN Reg. No. 03011

Professional profile

Dr. Ibrahim Wada is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Maiduguri. He holds a Ph.D in Library and Information Technology (Federal University of Technology, Minna, 2023), a Master of Library and Information Science (Bayero University Kano, 2014) and a Bachelor of Library & Information Science / Economics (Bayero University Kano, 2006). He is a registered practising librarian with the Librarians' Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN Reg. No. 03011) and an active member of the Nigerian Library Association.

His academic experience spans teaching at Ph.D, MLS and BLIS levels, postgraduate and undergraduate supervision, academic coordination, library technology, automation, digital library systems, networking, database management and information services. His research is concentrated on digital libraries, library automation, artificial intelligence in libraries, digital competencies, electronic information resources, metadata and bibliographic control, research data management and open science. He has deployed and managed integrated library systems, digital libraries, library portals, campus networks and web-based information services in several Nigerian institutions.

Research interests

Digital libraries and library automation; Artificial intelligence and digital transformation in libraries; Digital competencies and information literacy; Electronic information resources and information access; Metadata, information organization and bibliographic control; Library networks and information systems; Research data management and open science; Library service delivery and user services.

Personal details

Date of birth	15th March 1978, Agojeju-Ajocheji
Nationality	Nigerian
State of origin	Kogi State, Dekina Local Government Area
Marital status	Married (four children)
Home address	No 01, Agojeju-Ajocheji, Anyigba Abejukolo Road, Dekina, Kogi State
Postal address	Department of Library and Information Science, University of Maiduguri, Borno State

Education

2023	Doctor of Philosophy in Library and Information Technology (Ph.D)Federal University of Technology, Minna
2014	Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS)Bayero University, Kano
2006	Bachelor of Library & Information Science / Economics (BA/BSc)Bayero University, Kano
2000	Diploma in Public Administration (ND)Bayero University, Kano
2013	SSCE - NECOAddy Basic School, Kano
1996	SSCE - WAECGovernment Secondary School, Egume, Kogi
1988	First School Leaving Certificate (FSLC)L.G.E.A. Primary School, Agojeju-Ajocheji, Kogi

Academic and professional experience

2018 – Date	Department of Library and Information Science, University of Maiduguri, Borno StateLecturer / Senior Lecturer - teaching, research and supervision at Ph.D, MLS and BLIS levelsDirector, Departmental Laboratory (2021–date)Undergraduate Level Coordinator (2020–2024)SIWES Coordinator (2025–date)
2014 – 2017	Library Services Unit, Jigawa State Institute of Information Technology (JSIIT), KazaureDeputy LibrarianNetwork AdministratorDirector, Automation Unit
2008 – 2014	Wada Computer Business, Bayero University Kano, New Site, KanoManaging Director - typing, printing, scanning, e-mail services, portal registration, training, research and statistical analysis
2007 – 2008	National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Ningi LGA Secretariat, Bauchi StateCorps Member - secretarial activities

Teaching

Ph.D

LIS 902	Data Processing in Library and Information Science
LIS 901	Advanced Research Methodology in Library and Information Science
LIS 904	Advanced Indexing and Abstracting
LIS 903	Advanced Information Organization

MLS

LIS 803

Advanced Reference and Information Services

BLIS

LIS 403	Media Librarianship
LIS 303	Information Organization - Cataloguing and Classification II
LIS 209	Elementary Statistics in Library and Information Science
LIS 302	Introduction to Information Science
LIS 315	Introduction to Library Application Packages
LIS 411	Inter-Library Cooperation and Information Network
LIS 416	Digital Information System

Research supervision

	Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D)3 students supervised
	Master of Library Science (MLS)6 students supervised
	Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS)50+ students supervised

Publications

Journal articles

1.	Prastowo, F. A. A., Hafiar, H., Wada, I., Khang, N. T., & Ratnasari, E. (2026). Government crisis communication in academic perspective: A bibliometric study of scientific publications. Dirasat: Human and Social Sciences, 53(6), Article 9475. https://doi.org/10.35516/Hum.2026.9475 Record
2.	Abdullahi, H., Ibrahim, F. L., Wada, I., & Makinta, Y. (2025). Influence of work environment on library staff job performance in state university libraries North-East Nigeria. Journal of Library and Information Management, Technology and Education, 2(5), 54–65. Record
3.	Ahmed, U., Ibrahim, F. L., & Wada, I. (2025). Assessment of institutional readiness for enhanced service quality: Federal university libraries in Northeast, Nigeria. Lafia JLIS, 8(1), 39–48. Record
4.	Gomia, H. E., Wada, I., & Mommoh, R. L. (2025). Assessment of information sharing strategies among internally displaced persons in North-East, Nigeria. Niger Delta Journal of Library and Information Science, 6(2). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18604783 Record
5.	Madu, A. U., Odenigbo, P., & Wada, I. (2025). Developing framework for adoption of open science and research data management for sustainable LIS research in Nigerian library schools. Journal of Library and Information Managed, Technology and Education, 2(5), 77–91. Record
6.	Subekti, P., Hafiar, H., Wada, I., & Perbawasari, S. (2025). Communicating taboos as conservation discourse: An ethnographic study in Kampung Kuta. Mediator: Jurnal Komunikasi, 18(2), 382–395. https://doi.org/10.29313/mediator.v18i2.7179 Record
7.	Subekti, P., Rejeki, D. S., Wada, I., & Hafiar, H. (2025). Religious tourism development through policy formulation: Synergy of myth, tradition, and entrepreneurial communication. Nyimak Journal of Communication, 9(1), 23–50. https://doi.org/10.31000/nyimak.v9i1.12597 Record
8.	Wada, I., Rabasa, T. A., & Istifanius, I. L. (2025). Search engines, accessibility of electronic information resources and academic activities among College of Medical Science students, University of Maiduguri, Borno State. FUGUS International Journal of Library and Information Science, 2(1), 153–167. https://doi.org/10.57233/fijlis.v2i1.15 Record
9.	Faruq, F. U., Yusuf, A., & Wada, I. (2024). Issues of metadata mining and digitization of university libraries: A review. Journal of Educational Forum, 12(2), 187–198. Record
10.	Rabassa, T., Wada, I., & Joel, A. (2024). Research partnerships between academic librarians and faculty members: Knowledge sharing and collaboration. Journal of Library and Information Management, Technology and Education, 1(3), 19–38. Record
11.	Wada, I., Augustine, U. M., Lasisi, F. I., & Aliyu, S. (2024). Librarians' ICT proficiency and awareness of artificial intelligence for information resources management in Nigerian libraries. Journal of Library and Information Management, Technology and Education, 1(1), 15–31. Record
12.	Wada, I., Hadiza, E. G., Aminu, G., & Johna, E. (2024). Leveraging digital skills and use of artificial intelligence for learning in the midst of challenges by library and information science students. Journal of Library and Information Management, Technology and Education, 1(2), 1–16. Record
13.	Wada, I., Ibrahim, F. L., & Camble, E. (2024). Potentials of University of Maiduguri's websites for enhancement of undergraduate students' success: An analysis of perceived usefulness and extent of usage. Nigerian Library and Information Science Trends, 9(1). https://nlist.net.ng/index.php/nlist/article/view/97/60 Record
14.	Yakubu, A. S., Wada, I., & Digma, F. Z. (2024). An evaluation of factors impacting the adoption of ChatGPT for academic support and enhanced learning by postgraduate students. Lead City International Journal of Library, Information and Communication Sciences, 1(2), 261–283. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15722717 Record
15.	Joel, A. P., Wada, I., & Rabasa, T. (2023). Perceived efficaciousness of information proficiency and literacy programmes in developing critical thinking skills of library and information science students in University of Maiduguri, Borno State. Ebonyi Journal of Library and Information Science, 10(1–2), 80–98. Record
16.	Wada, I., Joel, A. P., & Digma, F. Z. (2023). Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning for metadata generation and library service delivery: A systematic review. Journal of Information Practice and Management, 3(1), 143–158. Record
17.	Wada, I., Madu, A. U., & Joel, A. P. (2023). Social media proficiency, digital information accessibility and information sharing behaviors among library and information science students. Record and Library Journal, 9(2), 243–254. https://doi.org/10.20473/rlj.V9-I2.2023.243-254 Record
18.	Wada, I., Okwoli, M. E., & Ofodu, P. N. (2023). Electronic information resources management tactics in modern libraries: Bring back library users or follow them remotely: A critical review. Library Philosophy and Practice, Article 7899. https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/libphilprac/7899 Record
19.	Wada, I., Sokari, V., & Haliru, Z. A. (2023). Use of multimedia resources for self-regulated learning by undergraduate students of the Department of Library and Information Science, Bayero University Kano. Journal of Information Practice and Management, 3(1), 40–52. Record
20.	Wada, I., Bitagi, M. A., & Katamba, S. A. (2022). Challenges associated with adoption and use of digital information resources in Federal University Libraries in Nigeria. Jewel Journal of Librarianship, 17(2), 75–83. Record
21.	Wada, I., & Ibrahim, F. L. (2022). Digital literacy and online information resources utilization as decision drivers in digital era. Journal of Educational Forum, 11(2), 224–246. Record
22.	Wada, I., & Ibrahim, F. L. (2022). Students' preference between the use of libraries and search engines in accessing information resources in Ramat Library, University of Maiduguri, Borno State. Journal of Educational Forum, 11(1), 349–363. Record
23.	Wada, I., Madu, A. U., & Digma, F. Z. (2022). Integrated library management system deployment: An experimentation requirement and procedure with Koha. Nigerian Journal of Library and Information Science, 7(2), 1867–1886. Record
24.	Wada, I., Muhammed, A. B., & Saka, K. A. (2022). Digital information resources: Its adoption as correlate of students' academic activities in Federal university libraries. Academic and Research Libraries Journal, 1(1), 29–43. Record
25.	Fatima, L. I., & Wada, I. (2021). Patronage and utilization of information resources at pre-COVID-19 pandemic era in Northeast university libraries of Nigeria. Library and Information Science Digest, 14(1), 79–88. https://lisdigest.org/index.php/lisd/article/view/159/150 Record
26.	Wada, I., Abdullahi, M. D., & Saka, K. A. (2021). Usability and challenges of pfSense deployed for management of library networks, servers and users in Kano State University of Science and Technology, Wudil. Jewel Journal of Librarianship, 16(3), 71–90. Record
27.	Wada, I., Fatima, L. I., & Mohammed, A. B. (2021). ICT skills and blended learning amidst COVID-19 pandemic: Expectations of undergraduate students on learning library courses in University of Maiduguri, Nigeria. Al-Hikmah Journal of Education, 8(1), 175–182. Record
28.	Wada, I., Fatima, L. I., & Mohammed, A. B. (2021). Perceived usefulness and utilization of search engines in accessing current information on COVID-19 pandemic by medical practitioner in Maiduguri metropolitan, Borno State. Al-Hikmah Journal of Education, 8(1), 183–192. Record
29.	Abdullahi, A. A., Wada, I., & Abdullahi, M. D. (2020). Reinventing library services in Nigeria: A panacea to youth sustainable development. Journal of Information, Educational Science and Technology, 6(1), 14–21. Record
30.	Garba, A., & Wada, I. (2020). Development and implementation of e-board library portal for library services enhancement in Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic, Kazaure. Jewel Journal of Librarianship, 15(1), 113–126. Record
31.	Sokari, V., Haliru, Z. A., & Wada, I. (2020). Determinants of challenges associated with performance appraisal system used for assessing cataloguers in university libraries in Nigeria. Catalogue and Index, (200), 53–62. Record
32.	Wada, I., Fatima, L. I., & Ibrahim, M. M. F. (2019). Undergraduate students' perceived usefulness of hypermedia as correlate of self-regulated learning among students of University of Maiduguri, Borno State. Journal of Educational Foundations and Development, 10(1), 237–244. Record
33.	Wada, I., & Ibrahim, M. M. F. (2019). Session initiation protocol deployment for virtual collaboration in libraries: A practical demonstration. Journal of Applied Information Science and Technology, 11(2), 113–120. Record
34.	Wada, I. (2018). Cloud computing implementation in libraries: A synergy for library services optimization in information age. International Journal of Library and Information Sciences, 10(2), 17–27. https://doi.org/10.5897/IJLIS2016.0748 Record
35.	Wada, I. (2015). Digital librarian competency in managing digitized library: A requirement for cloud computing implementation in libraries. Information and Knowledge Management, 5(4), 84–93. Record
36.	Wada, I., & Muhammed, A. S. (2015). The challenges of the use of electronic information resources in Muhammadu Wabi Library, Federal Polytechnic, Bauchi. Nigerian Journal of Management Technology and Development, 6(1). Record
37.	Wada, I. (2014). Development and deployment of library portal for automating and synchronizing electronic information resources: An adoptive model. International Journal of Information and Knowledge Management, 4(9), 166–172. https://www.iiste.org/Journals/index.php/IKM/article/view/15666 Record
38.	Wada, I. (2014). Leapfrogging the computer competency: A necessity for library functions in information age. Jewel Journal of Librarianship, 7(1), 180–186. Record

Book

39.	Wada, I. (2015). Librarian's cookbook for library portal development. LAP Lambert Academic Publishing GmbH & Co. KG. ISBN: 978-3-659-48290-8. https://www.lap-publishing.com/catalog Record

Conference papers

40.	Madu, A. U., Odenigbo, P., & Wada, I. (2023). Understanding the essentials of digital media use for library services delivery: Thinking outside the box. In Revitalisation of library services for effective delivery: Proceedings of the maiden international conference of the Department of Library and Information Science, Federal University of Lafia (pp. 214–224). Record
41.	Wada, I., Mohammed, A. B., & Fatima, L. I. (n.d.). Use of ICT skills and blended learning during COVID-19 pandemic by undergraduate students of Department of Library and Information Science, University of Maiduguri, Nigeria. In Proceedings of the 1st LISVN International Conference, in collaboration with the Department of Library and Information Science, Ahmadu Bello University (p. 256). Record
42.	Wada, I., Mohammed, A. B., & Saka, K. A. (n.d.). Adoption of digital information resources as correlates of postgraduate engineering students' academic activities in Federal Universities in Nigeria. In Paper presented at an international conference in South Africa. Record

Unpublished works

43.	Wada, I. (2014). Development of Library Portal for Management of Electronic Information Resources and Services in Bayero University Library, Kano. (Master of Library Science and Information Science). Record
44.	Wada, I. (2006). Application of Computer in Disseminating Information in Special Libraries: A Case Study of the Centre for Democratic Research and Training Library (Mambayya House), Kano. (B.A Library Science/Political Science). Record
45.	Wada, I. (2000). Contributions of Self-Help Group Community Based Organization in Municipal Local Government Area, Kano State. (Diploma in Public Administration). Record

Projects and professional practice

	Integrated Library Management System (Koha)University of Maiduguri LibraryDeployment and management of the Koha integrated library system at the University of Maiduguri Library.
	Digital Library Management SystemUniversity of Maiduguri LibraryDesign and deployment of a digital library management system for the University of Maiduguri Library.
	Digital Library Management SystemFaculty of Pharmacy, University of MaiduguriDigital library system deployment for the Faculty of Pharmacy.
	Journal Website Design, Development, Hosting & ManagementLIS Department, UNIMAIDComplete journal website development and hosting for the LIS Department.www.jolimate.com
	Jewel Journal of LibrarianshipNigerian Library Association, GombeWebsite design, development and management for the Nigerian Library Association, Gombe.www.jeweljournals.com
	e-Board Library PortalHussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic, KazaureDevelopment and implementation of an e-board library portal for enhanced library services.
	Integrated Library Management System & Digital Content ManagementJSIIT, KazaureDeployment of ILMS and digital content management system.
	Bayero University Library Offline PortalBayero University LibraryOffline portal and content management system development.
	Campus Network InstallationJSIIT, Kazaure, Jigawa StateComplete campus network infrastructure installation.
	Proxy Server DeploymentDangote University, KanoProxy server deployment and configuration.
	Nigerian National Merit Award Library SystemNNMADeployment of NewGenLib library system for NNMA.
	Intercom / VOIP-SIP SystemJSIIT, KazaureVoice over IP system deployment using Session Initiation Protocol.
	Wada Research Doctor SystemCollege of Medical Science, UNIMAIDResearch management system for the College of Medical Science.
	Wavedone Digital Solutions Ltd.Wavedone Digital Solutions Ltd.Digital solutions company providing web and technology services.www.wavedone.ng

Conferences, seminars and workshops

Oct. 2022	Requirements and Practices for Creating Networked Environments for Metadata Management in Academic LibrariesNLA Annual Cataloguing, Classification and Indexing Seminar/Workshop, University of Lagos
Feb. 2018	Deployment and Use of Session Initiation Protocol for Unified Communication by Nigerian LibrariesNLA Conference, National Library Kano
Feb. 2018	The Need for Implementing Cloud Computing Technologies among Libraries for Service Optimization in NigeriaNLA Conference, National Library Kano
Nov. 2015	Rising Security Challenges in Nigeria: The Role of Humanities, Science and TechnologyConference, Hussaini Adamu Federal Polytechnic, Kazaure
Nov. 2014	E-Library Services as a Tool for Achieving the Transformation Agenda in NigeriaLRCN Workshop, University of Ibadan
Nov. 2014	Application of Free and Open-Source Software in Library OperationsSeminar, FCE Kano

Community service

2015	Training on Library Networking: Requirements and ProceduresJSIIT
2015	Training on File Sharing: Microsoft Wi-Fi and Hosted NetworksJSIIT
2016	Training on Network Configuration and Administration in Confined EnvironmentsJSIIT
2017	Training on Intercom (SIP-VOIP) Implementation in Designated OfficesJSIIT
2017	Training on Advanced Network AdministrationJSIIT
2012, 2014, 2017	Empowerment training on computer typing, photocopying, binding and lamination for graduating studentsBayero University Kano

Honours and awards

2005/2006	Certificate of HonourNational Association of Library and Information Science Students (NALISS), Bayero University Kano
2006	Award of MeritDekina Students Forum, Bayero University Kano Chapter

Professional memberships

	Librarians' Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN)Registered Practising Librarian/AcademicReg. No. 03011
	International Association of Computer Science and Information Technology (IACSIT)MemberID: 80349598
	Nigerian Library Association (NLA)Active Member
	National Association of Library and Information Science Educators (NALISE)Member

Certifications and professional training

2001	Diploma in Information TechnologyHIITReg. No. HiiT/DIT/2001/2608
2014	Leviton Certified InstallerLevitonReg. No. NI-JSI-C-1406-277
2014	Fiber-Optic Based Systems CurriculumC-TechReg. No. NI-JSI-F-1406-277
2014	Integrated Systems, Voice and MessagingC-TechReg. No. NI-JSI-K-1409-277
2014	Copper-Based System CurriculumC-TechReg. No. NI-JSI-C-1406-277
2016	MySQL Database DevelopmentUdemyReg. No. UC-BER96ROA
2016	CCNA Network FundamentalsUdemyReg. No. UC-EBJIJ56B
2016	IP Addressing and SubnettingUdemyReg. No. UC-MNP80W21
2016	Tech Basics: Cables and ConnectorsUdemyReg. No. UC-UH2NNW9D

Skills

	Library Management SystemsKoha (Integrated Library System, UNIMAID), NewGenLib, Greenstone, Evergreen, e-Board Library Portal
	Open Access & Research Data ManagementInvenioRDM, Zenodo, open publication applications, MARC21, RDA, BIBFRAME, SINOPA, FOLIO
	Web & Application DevelopmentHTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, Python
	Database ManagementPostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL, NoSQL
	Operating SystemsWindows, Linux, Unix
	Networking & InfrastructureMikroTik, TP-Link, Ubiquiti, Linksys, D-Link routers and switches; fibre-optic and copper cabling; campus network installation; proxy server administration
	Statistical and Research ToolsSPSS, Stata, R, AMOS, PLS-SEM, GPower, MacEdit, RDF
	Productivity & DesignMicrosoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, CorelDraw
	Communication & Social PlatformsLinkedIn, WhatsApp, Facebook, Telegram, TikTok, Instagram

Referees

	Prof. Ibrahim Lasisi FatimaDepartment of Library and Information Science, University of Maiduguri, Borno State+234 706 937 3458
	Prof. Abashe Atiku MaidabinoUniversity Librarian, Federal University of Technology, Babura, Jigawa State+234 806 539 5902
	Prof. Katamba A. SakaDepartment of Library and Information Technology, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State+234 703 870 6990