CURRICULUM VITAE
NAME:
ZAID, Yetunde Abosede
DATE OF BIRTH:
22nd September, 1969
PLACE OF BIRTH:
Lagos State
MARITAL STATUS:
Married
NUMBER AND AGES OF CHILDREN:
(2), 13 & 10 Years.
NATIONALITY:
Nigerian
STATE OF ORIGIN:
Ogun
PRESENT HOME ADDRESS:
53, Iwaya road, Onike Yaba, Lagos.
POSTAL ADDRESS:
Cataloguing Section,
University of Lagos library,
University of Lagos,
Akoka,Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria.
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
yetunde_zaid@yahoo.co.uk
yzaid@unilag.edu.ng
TELEPHONE NUMBERS:
08023024147, 08062550332
INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED WITH DATES:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
University of Ibadan, Ibadan. (1994 - 1996)
Ogun State University, Ago Iwoye,Ogun State (1988-1992)
Aje Comprehensive High School, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria (1980-1985)
Aladura Comprehensive High School, Anthony, Lagos, Nigeria (1986)
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINED WITH DATES:
(a)
(b)
(c)
Master of Library, Archival and Information Studies (MLS) (1997)
B.A (Hons) Second Class Upper Division. (1993)
WASC. (1986)
CURRENT ACADEMIC EXERCISE:
Ph.D in view (Department of Library, Archival and Information Studies, University
of Ibadan) 2005CURRENT POSITION/ STATUS: Librarian II
DETAILS OF WORKING EXPERIENCE:
(A)
UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS
DEPARTMENT OF CURRICULUM STUDIES, FACULTY OF EDUCATION)
NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE CORP (NYSC)
DUTIES:
- Keeping of student’s departmental records,
- Checking of student’s results for onward transmission to the Vice-Chancellor,
- Attending to students requests in the Department,
- General office/departmental administration as assigned by the head of department.
(B)
JIDE ZAID & CO (LAW FIRM) (1997 –MAY 2002)
AS LIBRARIAN
DUTIES:
- Library management and maintenance
- Stock editing and identification of gaps
- Preparation of reports and
- Providing reference services to the lawyers in the chamber while
performing other administrative duties as the law librarian
(C)
UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS LIBRARY, (JULY2002 - date)
AS LIBRARIAN II
DUTIES:
- Original cataloguing and classification of books and other library materials
in various subjects using Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Establishment and maintenance of name, subject and series authority files
- Production of library notes from 2002 – date
- Supervision of cataloguing and filing carried out by subordinates assigned
to me.
- Participating in creating the Online public catalogue (OPAC) by keying-in
and editing of cataloguing records keyed in the database with the
application of TINLIB and Graphical library automation system (GLAS)
software packages
- Training of subordinates on the application of (GLAS) software
- Assisting in the training of students on library practice
- Participating in the Library Orientation program for students
- Any other duties as may be assigned by the University librarian from time to time.
MEMBERSHIP OF LEARNED SOCIETIES:
(a)
Member, Nigerian Library Association (N.L.A) 2002 – date.
(b).
Nigerian Association of University Women (NAUW0 Lagos chapter. 2004-date.
(c)
(d)
Member, Association of Women Librarians in Nigeria (AWLIN) 2004-date.
Member, International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions
ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS:
(i)
Zaid, Y.A (2008) ‘The study of Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) by University
Libraries in Nigeria’. Borno Library, Archival and Information Science Journal. Vol. 7, No.
(1).p. 1 - 14
(ii)
(iii)
Zaid, Y.A (2008) “ The use of the internet for cataloguing and classification of library
materials” The Information Technologist. Vol. 5, No 2. pp 31 – 35
Olanlokun, S.O and Zaid Y.A. (2007) Library exhibitions as a Public Relations Strategy:
Case Study of the University of Lagos Library. Gateway Library Journal. Vol.9 No (2).p.
1-9
Popoola, S.O and Zaid, Y.A. (2007) ‘Faculty awareness and use of library information
products and services in Nigerian universities’. Library progress (International). Vol.2, No
(2) p. 127 – 137
(iv)
(v)
Zaid,Y.A.(2004). ‘Automating Library Records Using GLAS Software: University of
Lagos Experience, in Nigerian Libraries, Vol. 38 No 1. P 56 - 66.
(vi)
Zaid,Y.A.(2003). ‘Library development in Selected Private Secondary Schools in Lagos
State’. Lagos journal of library and Information Science vol. (1) No. (2)
ARTICLES ACCEPTED FOR PUBLICATION
(a) Popoola,S.O and Zaid,Y.A ‘ Information Dissemination by Health Workers on Family
Planning Programme in Oyo State, Nigeria.
(b) Popoola, S.O and Zaid, Y.A “Self efficacy, work motivation, locus of control and career
commitment of records management personel in Nigerian Federal Universities
COMPLETED AND SENT FOR REVIEW
(a)
Awareness and Utilization of Computer-based services by Final Year Students: case
study of the University of Lagos
RESEARCH IN PROGRESS
(b)
Effects of Computer Utilization on Psychological Well-being of Librarians in Nigerian
Federal Universities. This is joint research project with Dr. .S.O. Popoola. The research is
in Investigative stage, literature review having been carried out and pre-testing of
questionnaire in progress.
(c).
Performance evaluation of Nigerian academic libraries in the information age.
Questionnaire has been administered and retrieved. Data analysis in progress
DISSERTATION:
(a)
Zaid, Y.A. (1997). ‘Preservation of Africana Materials at the University of Lagos library
and Nigerian Institute of International affairs (NIIA).’ Project submitted to the
department of library and Information Studies, University of Ibadan in partial fulfillment
of the requirements of the award of Masters in Library Studies.
MAJOR CONFERENCES, COURSES AND WORKSHOPS ATTENDED
(In the Last 6 Years).
(a)
27th – 31stOctober, 2008. Workshop on empowering information professionals for
change in information dissemination in the era of ICT. Organized by the Cataloguing,
Classification and Indexing Section of Nigerian Library Association held in Kwara State
Library Board, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.
(b)
10th -14th August, 2008. Libraries without borders: Navigating towards global
understanding. World Library and Information Congress: 74th IFLA General Conference
and Council held in Quebec, Canada.
(c)
3rd April, 2008. Workshop on practical use of the internet for Library and Information
Services. Organized by Nigerian Library Association in collaboration with Libopas
Nigerian Ventures at George Meany Centre, Micheal Imondy National Institutes for
Labour Studies in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
(d)
29th Oct - 3rd Nov 2006 Workshop on Resource Sharing in Cataloging, Bibliographic
and Indexing Services in an ICT age. Organized by Cataloguing, Classification and
Indexing Section of the Nigerian Library Association held in Abeokuta, Ogun-State.
(e)
May 2006- Seminar on International Standards for Book Publishing and Bibliographic
control. Organized by National Library of Nigeria held in the Multipurpose Hall,
University of Lagos during the 2006 International Book Fair
(f)
23rd - 27th Oct 2005. Workshop on the Challenges of Information and
Communication Technology (ICT) to Cataloguing and Bibliographic Services, Organized
by the Cataloguing, Classification and Indexing Section of the Nigerian Library
Association, held in Osogbo, Osun-State.
(g)
30th Jan- 3rd Feb- 2005. MTN Foundation training on SABICAT Basic Research for Inter
Library Loans and SAe Publications. Organized by MTN Foundation and Net Library
in the Universities Connects Library, University of Lagos, Akoka.
(h)
4th September 2004- Workshop on Secrets of Writing Publishable papers, organized
by WALISJE, Alagomeji, Yaba, Lagos-State.
(i)
20th-25th June 2004- Workshop on Library: Tool for Education and Development.
Organized by Nigerian Library Association, Akure, Ondo-State.
(j)
21st-23rd April, 2004- Basic Training on the Use of Internet and its application to
Research. Organized at the Staff Training Centre, University of Lagos, Akoka .
(k)
13th -18th July 2003- Workshop on Strengthening Nigerian Libraries to serve the Nation
through Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Organized by
Nigerian Libraries Association, Markurdi, Benue State. (5 Days).
PAPERS READ AT CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS
S/NO
TITLE
PLACE READ
DATE
1.
Cataloguing and Classification Workshop
on
empowering 28thOctober, 2008
of Library materials: the information professionals for changes
Internet as a tool
in information dissemination in the era
of ICT. Organized by the cataloguing,
classification and indexing section of
Nigerian Library Association held at
Kwara State Library Board, Ilorin,
Kwara State, Nigeria.
2.
Humanities
in
medical World Library and Information 12th August, 2008
education and patient care: Congress:
74th
IFLA
General
lessons from some colleges of Conference and Council Quebec,
medicine
in
Nigerian Canada
Universities
3.
The use of the Internet for Workshop on practice use of the 3rd April, 2008
cataloguing and Classification. internet for Library and Information
Services. Organized by Nigerian
Library Association in collaboration
with Liboas Nigerian Ventures at
George Meany Centre, Micheal
Imondy National Institutes for Labour
Studies, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:
(i)
Indexing of Paradox of Gender Equality in Nigerian Politics: Essays in Honour of Dr.
(Mrs.) Veronica Adeleke. Edited by Solomon Akinboye. Lagos: Concept Publications,
2002.
(ii)
Indexing of Comparative Management and Administration: a Book of Readings; edited
by O.J.K Ogundele. Lagos: Concept publications, 2002.
(iii)
Indexing of Iwoye-Ijesa on Time perspective by Olutayo Osewa. Lagos: Concept
Publications, 2002.
(iv) Indexing of Readings in Social Work: edited by Lai Olurode, Funmi Bammeke and Dare
Durowude, Lagos: Irede Printers Limited, 2006.
(v)
Head the team that set up the Distant Learning Institute (University of Lagos) Library.
(5th -27th June 2006).
(vi)
Head the team that organized the Faculty of Engineering Library (University of Lagos0
(2007)
(vii)
Head the team that organized the Faculty of Business Administration Library (University
of Lagos) (2008)
(viii) Set up the Fola Sasegbon Law Foundation Library (2008)
HOBBIES:
Reading and Traveling
REFEREES:
1.
Prof. Bunmi Alegbeleye
Dept.of Library, Archival and Information Studies,
Faculty of Education,
University of Ibadan,
Ibadan
.
2
Dr. S.O Popoola
Dept.of Library, Archival and Information Studies,
Faculty of Education,
University of Ibadan,
Ibadan.
3.
Mrs. H.S. Egberongbe
Head, Readers Services Division,
University Library,
University of Lagos,
Akoka, Yaba,
Lagos.