This Shouldn’t be Happening at the National Library of South Africa
I just read about the unfolding situation at the National Library of South Africa (NLSA), and I’m very concerned about it. The leadership position of the NLSA (National Librarian/CEO) was recently re-advertised. But this time, the title “National Librarian” was quietly...
WHY PROFESSIONAL EMAIL IS INTEGRAL TO INSTITUTIONAL IDENTITY?
An average email user today will tell you they prefer a Gmail to a Yahoo mail, and the reason is not far fetched. 80% of Entrepreneurs prefer Gmail to Yahoo mail. Signing up for a Gmail Account gives you access to a wide variety of Google products and services that can be of...
FUPRE RECOGNISES SYLVESTER EBHONU’S COMMITMENT TO MENTORSHIP
Just last week (11th March, 2025), I had the privilege of speaking at the Federal University of Petroleum Resources (FUPRE) Alumni Career Training, organized by the Center for Career Services. The event aimed to equip graduates with basic career skills and strategies to...
From University to the Workplace: Key Lessons from FUPRE Alumni Career Training
The transition from university to the workplace is one of the most critical phases in any graduate’s life, requiring more than just a degree, but intentional preparation. To succeed in this metamorphosis from university to workplace, graduates need to be able to present their...
Librarian Spotlight Africa (LSA): The Journey So Far
Librarian Spotlight Africa (LSA): The Journey So Far (By Sylvester Ebhonu, Ramatu Haliru, Folasade Adepoju and Victoria Chukwuedozie)
As the curtains fall on the first season of Librarian Spotlight Africa (LSA), it’s time to reflect on a journey that has been nothing short of...
Bobrisky be shaking tables
So there’s this hot topic buzzing social media right now… You know how VeryDarkMan (VDM) has been on Bobrisky’s case lately, right? Plus, with Gistlover blog dropping those names of “gabriellas” recently, there’s been quite a stir about gender identity...
NLA IT SECTION HOLDS 18TH ANNUAL LITT WORKSHOP/CONFERENCE AT UNIABUJA
The Nigerian Library Association Information Technology Section held her 18th Library and Information Technology Today (LITT) Workshop/Conference at the University of Abuja from Sunday, October 13th and to Friday, October 18, 2024. The conference is an annual gathering of...
Demystifying Open Access: Join our Free Webinar for International Open Access Week 2024
Demystifying Open Access: Join Our Free Webinar for International Open Access Week 2024
The concept of Open Access seem common, simple, and even impacting the scholarly world in a very significant way, but it is still misunderstood by many. This should actually be a great...
NLA President Receives Honorary Doctorate and Humanitarian Recognition
NLA President Receives Honorary Doctorate and Humanitarian Recognition
Over the weekend (on Saturday, 19th October 2024) at the University of Lagos, Akoka – Lagos State, the NLA witnessed another milestone achievement, as Lbrn Pastor Dominic Amenaghawon Omokaro (President...
Singing the Anthem of the Nigerian Library Association (NLA)
Singing the Anthem of the Nigerian Library Association (NLA)
When professional associations adopt an anthem, it becomes more than just a melody to the members. As a member of the Nigerian Library Association (NLA), singing our anthem, gives me a strong sense of purpose to a...
