Chinwe Veronica Anunobi
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Imo State University (MLS)
University of Nigeria Nsukka (Ph.D)
Chinwe Veronica Anunobi | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Nwakaego |
| Alma mater | University of Nigeria, Nsukka (B.Ed) Imo State University (MLS) University of Nigeria Nsukka (Ph.D) |
| Occupation | Librarian |
| Employer | Federal Government of Nigeria |
| Organization | National Library of Nigeria |
| Title | Professor |
| Predecessor | Lenrie Olatokunbo Aina |
| Spouse | Sonny Anunobi |
| Children | 4 |
| Website | https://www.linkedin.com/in/chinwe-anunobi-798852170 |
Chinwe Veronica Anunobi is a Nigerian professor of library and information sciences and the chief executive officer of the National Library of Nigeria.[1][2][3]
Anunobi holds a bachelor's degree in Biology (Education) from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, in 1992. She furthered her education with a Master of Library Science (MLS) degree in 1997 from Imo State University, Owerri, consolidating her foundation in library science. In 2006, she attained her Ph.D. in Library & Information Science from University of Nigeria, Nsukka. She is also a graduate of Galilee International Management Institute (GIMI) Israel.[4]
Career
On 2 September 2021, Anunobi was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the National Library of Nigeria by the former President of Nigeria Muhammadu Buhari.[5][6] Before her appointment as the CEO of the National Library of Nigeria, she served as University Librarian for the Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria, where she pioneered the establishment of ICT unit, Electronic Thesis & Dissertation system, and university library automation. She also served as a digital Librarian at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Nigeria and pioneered the establishment of Digital library in the university. Chinwe Anunobi played a crucial role in the formation of aspiring LIS professionals in ICT application in libraries.[7][8]
Anunobi is a member of the Governing Council of African Library and Information Associations and Institutions (AfLIA) where she represents the entire West African region on board of the organisation. She is also a chartered member of the Nigerian Library Association and an Associate of the Mortenson Center for International Library Program, University of Illinois.[9][10] She is an expert in digital library development and management and open Educational Resources with over 70 publications in national and international journals.[11] Noteworthy among these is her chapter titled 'Technology Librarian in a Developing Country,' featured in the book "A Day in the Life: Career Options in Library and Information Science," [12][13] and her contribution to IFLA Publication 139, "Strategies for Regenerating the Information Professions."
Achievements in the National Library of Nigeria
Steps Taken by the National Librarian/CEO (Prof. Chinwe V. Anunobi) to match the global standard of Librarianship practices in line with her 8 points agenda (January 20222-December 2025):
- Digitized over 6,000 weak materials for Conservation and multiple-simultaneous usage (from 2022)
- Developed and deployed the National Repository of Nigeria (NRN) with over 1,500 digitized resources uploaded. (Deployed in 2023)
- Developed and deployed the Virtual Library dashboard for all NLN operations and services with 23 open-access journal links and 432 monograph links (a flip of the NLN’s operations and services) (Deployed in 2023)
- Developed & implemented Active Social Media platforms for general awareness, engagements and services:
- Blog with 99 impactful posts.
- Facebook with 23,600 active followers.
- X (@librarygovng) 2,375 followers; 4.1k posts consisting of awareness services and Reference queries management.
- Instagram (National Library of Nigeria) 1,092 followers.
- LinkedIn (National Library of Nigeria) has 1,088 followers.
- Enhanced the NLN website for a better user interface/ experience.
- Subscribed to Multidisciplinary databases for research support to Nigerians such as the:
- Selection of NLN as Model for African Library Digitization.
- Initiated an Impactful partnership with American Space through US Embassy to support Social Development Goals.
- Launch & House the Notable Window of America programme.
- Engaging the Public libraries and Stakeholders across the country for Educational sustainable development. (E.g 2024 conference of the National Librarian in Bauchi)[14]
- Adoption of 21st century information organization tools and software(s) for effective information organization of the library resources. (E.g CLASS WEB, OPAC etc)
- Provision of global standard Internet facility to the Nigerians for Internet accessibility. (STARLINK)[15]
- Collaboration with IT stakeholders in Nigeria for training and retraining of staff to match global practice. (E.g. NITDA)[16]
- Collaboration with Artificial intelligence (AI) based NGOs to prepare Library Staff Members for the possible AI revolution. (E.g Codrina Education Technology)[17]
- Strong Presence in the Cyber space for Awareness services (E.g. LinkedIn, X (Twitter) and Facebook spaces)[18]
- Adoption of Daily in Performance Management System to track daily activity of Library staff for Management effective decision making.
- Special engagement with Nigerian children to inculcate reading habits in them. (E.g Annual children summer camp across states Branches)
- Giving unlimited opportunities to children in rural and hard to reach communities through an annual Readership Promotion campaign (RPC) across the country.[19]
